Hollywood Hunter

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It is impossible for the additional issuance of shares to be as grand as the IPO. However, Time Warner has gone through ups and downs for this $3 billion stock issuance plan, and the additional issuance ceremony is very grand.

On the other hand, the three big-selling films of "Batman: The Dark Knight", "Desperados" and "Robin Hood" in the summer season have injected a very powerful booster into this additional issuance of Time Warner, which made the additional issuance The last step seems logical.

In addition to the platform for this additional issuance, Simon also bought 1 million shares of Time Warner in his private name under the request of Steve Ross, and officially became a shareholder of Time Warner.

Although there are only 1 million shares, and they are non-voting preferred shares, they must go through a 12-month lock-up period before they can be sold, but at the price of $80 new shares issued by Time Warner this time, Simon also cost $80 million.

Fortunately, these shares are very worthwhile even from a pure investment perspective.

After a rebound in the first half of the year, Time Warner's currently publicly traded common stock has traded at $109 per share. What's more, Simon also knows that Time Warner's stock price will continue to rise because of the bull market brought about by the wave of new technology throughout the 1990s.

In addition to Simon's private purchase of 1 million shares, Cersei Capital recently struck another partnership with Time Warner.

This is an investment in an amusement park company, Six Flags Amusement Park. Apollo Management, a subsidiary of Cersei Capital, is expected to invest $80 million in Six Flags, along with Time Warner. Later, Time Warner planned to revive the sluggish amusement park company by licensing its own cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny as a publicity tool.

Speaking of which, this cooperation is actually an exchange.

It is not only to increase the cooperation between the two parties again, but also to boost the market's confidence in the development prospects of Time Warner. Moreover, Cersei Capital took a stake in Six Flags Amusement Park, and Time Warner officially agreed to build a DC superhero attraction at Universal Studios, which is owned by Daenerys Entertainment.

Six Flags Amusement Park is an amusement park that mainly operates roller coasters, Ferris wheels and other entertainment facilities. It has little competition with theme parks such as Universal Studios. This cooperation between the two parties is both an exchange and a win-win situation.

The issuance ceremony lasted all morning, and Time Warner hosted a reception at the Gramercy Hotel in midtown Manhattan.

The Hollywood superstars who are close to Time Warner are basically here today, and Steve Ross has also invited a large number of politicians and celebrities, and the reception is very lively.

Today's protagonist is not himself, and Simon has no intention of stealing the limelight, so he simply greeted some acquaintances, and hid in a corner of the hall to chat with Spielberg.

"Steven, in fact, Schindler's mentality change is easy to solve. There are many similar techniques in Hollywood movie scripts."

The two were discussing Schindler's List, which Spielberg planned to shoot after Jurassic Park.

This project has been tangled by Spielberg for many years, and Simon knows why the other party is tangled. He didn't understand why a mercenary capitalist would suddenly turn into a savior who would give up his entire fortune to save the Jews.

As a latecomer, Simon certainly understood how this matter was resolved.

I originally planned to find a chance to talk to Spielberg, but I just mentioned it today.

Spielberg shook his head and said: "I don't want to use the simple method of watching the sunset on a bench or being touched by some accidental scene. It was a tragic year, and tragedies happen at any time, and Schindler should also be at every moment. I'm going through this every moment."

Simon continued to persuade him: "Then make this touch longer."

Spielberg looked at Simon's expression and asked, "Simon, you must already have an idea, tell me, don't sell it."

Simon didn't go around and said, "Are you planning to make "Schindler's List" a black and white film?"

Spielberg nodded.

Simon continued: "In this case, interspersed with a touch of color in the film, preferably red, for example, a little girl in red, when such a touch of color that appeared repeatedly in Schindler's vision suddenly withered, I think , his transformation is a matter of course."

Spielberg pondered for a moment after hearing the words, and his expression soon became a little more suddenly.

The two were chatting when New York Mayor David Dinkins walked over with another white man in his 60s.

Just a simple greeting, Spielberg realized that David Dingkins should have something to talk to Simon, and walked away wisely.

Without much introduction from David Dinkins, Simon knew that the man beside him was Marlo Gummer, the current governor of New York State and one of the important candidates for the Democratic Party in next year's new presidential election. .

The Westeros system has quietly placed a bet on Bill Clinton.

But, of course, this matter is very secretive.

Letting the outside world know about Simon's political leanings, especially in a presidential election, won't do much for Westeros candidates.

Simon's schedule in the afternoon happened to be related to the next US presidential election. Unexpectedly, David Dinkins, funded by the Westeros system, would suddenly bring Marlo Gummer to him.

"Simon, this is Marlo Gummer, he's the governor of our state of New York, Marlo, this is Simon."

Simon smiled and stretched out his hand to Marlo Gumer, saying:

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Gummer."

Marlo Gumer was also very enthusiastic, reaching out to Simon and saying, "I've always wanted to see you, Simon."

No one is stupid enough to immediately turn the topic in a certain direction. After introducing each other, David Dinkins took the initiative to chat with Simon about the Westeros Building under construction.

As a super building that is expected to exceed 600 meters, the building needs to be approved by the New York City government.

Obviously, with contacts like David Dinkins, the approval of the project did not encounter any trouble.

David Dinkins took the initiative to mention it, and there is also some meaning of taking credit.

After chatting for just over a minute, David Dinkins walked away with Marlo Gummer, giving others the impression of an inconsequential greeting.

Of course, someone with a sharp enough sense of smell in some respects must be aware of the unusual.

Marlo Gummer was definitely not without hints during the chat.

If Simon intends to support the other party, then he only needs to get in touch with Marlo Gummer, and he will definitely get a response.

Simon couldn't help thinking about it.

It's not that I want to bet on multiple sides, but that putting Marro Gummer, a politician who now has a stronger edge than the junior Bill Clinton, may have unexpected results.

"Simon, what are you thinking?"

Steve Ross's voice interrupted Simon's thoughts.

Simon retracted his thoughts and said with a smile: "Ming Xiu plank road, dark Chencang."

The blurted Chinese made Steve Ross a little stunned.

Simon hurriedly explained again, but deliberately adopted an ambiguous tone, which did not make Steve Ross think of his true thoughts.

Steve Ross didn't delve into it, praised Simon's proficient Chinese, and then turned to say: "When Reagan ran for election, the whole Hollywood supported him, and we got enough in return. However, although it was Reagan It's really hard to please everyone what Bush has done in recent years."

Simon raised his eyebrows slightly, and suddenly understood that Marlo Gumer would appear in front of him just now.

There should also be a Ross pull factor.

Although Warner Bros. Pictures is one of the seven major Hollywood companies, Time Warner's headquarters is in New York. Steve Ross also lives in New York and is very familiar with the political circles on the East Coast.

"So, Steve, you're going to support Marlo Gummer next year."

Ross shook his head and said, "Of course not. Although I am very optimistic about Marrow, he has not even won the party's nomination yet. I will only support the one nominated by the party."

Simon said: "The Gulf War has been fought so well, Bush should win very easily next year, and if the whole of Hollywood turns to the Democrats, once Bush is re-elected, we may be in trouble."

Ross laughed, raised his hand and patted Simon lightly on the shoulder, and said, "Simon, George Bush is a very mature politician, you know, such politicians will not easily make enemies for themselves, they are better at weighing. And The Bush family also has longer-term political ambitions, and will not blatantly suppress Hollywood just because we switch to the Democratic Party. They see our dissatisfaction and are more likely to choose to win over.”

Simon actually understands some of this truth, but he still nodded with a educated face.

After chatting with Ross for a while, Simon bid farewell.

Although Ross was a little disappointed, he didn't hold back too much, and personally sent Simon out of the party hall.

From the Gramercy Hotel to the nearby Westeros corporate headquarters, it was nearly one o'clock in the afternoon, and James Raybold was already waiting for Simon.

Simon took the initiative to mention what he had just met Marlo Gummer, and expressed his thoughts.

James also agreed.

Judging from the current situation, Marlo Gummer is the most promising candidate for the nomination among the politicians who intend to participate in the presidential election next year, and there is no harm in giving the other party some support. A little bit of disclosure could also make some people ignore another chip in the Westeros system bet.

After a brief discussion about the specific implementation plan, at 1:30 in the afternoon, the guests waiting for the two arrived on time.

The guest's name was Albert Gore Jr., also known as Al Gore, the current U.S. Senator from Tennessee.

Albert Gore Jr. came from a political family. His father, Albert Gore, was famous in the 1950s for proposing the 'American Interstate Highway Plan' to make the US economy take off after the war. This year Al Gore, 43, has inherited the political thinking of the elder Albert and has been pushing for his own "Information Superhighway Act" in recent years.

As a latecomer, Simon also knew that Al Gore would later become Clinton's vice president and lost the 2000 U.S. presidential election by a very narrow and contentious disadvantage to Bush Jr. After losing the 2000 presidential election, Gore The White House, which had lasted two generations, was completely shattered.

From the information collected at the moment, Simon found that Al Gore is the kind of politician who is very standard and can be called 'flawless'. He has received a good education, has a harmonious family, and has no scandals. His political career is also very calm, one step at a time. .

Al Gore seemed to be a better candidate for the 1992 presidential election than the scandalous Clinton.

However, it was precisely because he was born in a political family and was too skilled in this regard that Al Gore did not choose to participate in the 1992

In the presidential election of 2018, because in the eyes of these veteran politicians, it is almost certain that George Bush will be re-elected with the prestige of winning the Gulf War. According to the practice of US presidential elections, unless the election is for re-election, a politician will only be re-elected once in his life. Chance to hit the White House.

As for Clinton, this low-level politician who was born in the American political circles has a shallow foundation and is not very clean. He probably never thought that he would be able to enter the White House at the beginning, and then everyone thought that Hillary Clinton would miss the White House.

Al Gore's problem, as Steve Ross said at the midday cocktail party, is that mature politicians are too good at weighing.

In 1988, Gore expressed the idea of ​​running for the presidential election, but after some "balancing" at that time, he probably thought that he was too young and the timing was wrong, so he voluntarily chose to give up.

In 1992, it was another 'balance', thinking that George Bush could not be defeated, so he decided to be Clinton's running mate, intending to accumulate some prestige. year.

In 2000, taking advantage of the economic prosperity brought about by Clinton's eight years in office, it was almost universally expected, and it was able to continue the idea of ​​Bush Sr. when he was elected from Vice President Ronald Reagan to the presidency. As a result, they encountered another more powerful political family, regretted their defeat, and completely missed the throne of American power.

Simon is not interested in the "perfect politician"'s bumpy road to the White House. He is only interested in the "Information Superhighway Act" in the hands of the other party.

In the original plan, Simon planned to wait for a new president to take office after the presidential election next year before participating in the promotion of this plan. If all goes well, this is a great gift to Bill Clinton.

However, the development of the Internet industry in the United States has exceeded Simon's imagination, and he does not intend to wait another two years.

If any industry can receive policy support at the national level, its development will definitely be smoother.

Just like the traditional media have been sniping at the content copyright issues involved in Internet platforms recently, if the information superhighway plan becomes a basic national policy of the United States, and the related "Internet Safe Harbor Act" is promoted, the obstacles will be reduced a lot.

Moreover, it will take at least one or two years for an industry-level bill like the Information Superhighway Project to be introduced, passed and implemented.

By then, the 1992 presidential election had also been settled.

Since it is Al Gore, a Democratic senator, who has proposed that political achievements cannot fall into the hands of the Republicans anyway, this will not have much impact on next year's presidential election.

Even, if the White House deliberately hinders the passage of the "Information Superhighway Act", it may also have a negative effect on George Bush's re-election campaign.

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