575 [Expansion]
Fox Group's plan to issue new shares was also launched since the beginning of the year.
By early February, it will officially start launching.
The new shares issued this time, the stock price of the new shares is equivalent to the original shares, both of which are 40 US dollars, and a total of 20 million shares are issued. It is planned to raise US$800 million to develop the TV business.
The new stocks are underwritten by the five major Wall Street investment banks Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Lehman, Bear Stearns and Morgan Stanley. They are still very optimistic about the new stock issuance of Fox Group.
They believe that Fox's revenue exceeded $500 million last year and net profit reached $320 million, which is a very excellent performance.
This also caused its stock price to double more than double last year, which shows that the public still recognizes it quite well. Therefore, when it issues new shares, it is likely to be actively subscribed by the public.
In addition to Ye Jin's promise, a very entertaining love film will be released during the Valentine's Day schedule in February. This film is likely to receive a high box office, further stimulating the stock price of Fox Films and making the new stock more cost-effective.
Therefore, the five major investment banks are very optimistic.
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However, what Ye Jin did not expect was that "The Legend of Aura", which was originally scheduled to be released on Valentine's Day, was only half filmed in early February, and the progress was much behind Ye Jin's expectations.
Judging from this progress, "The Legend of Aura" is destined to be impossible for release on Valentine's Day, and it can only be moved to the summer season to be released.
Ye Jin was so angry about this. The movie "The Legend of Aura" is not difficult to shoot, and it can be said that it is very sufficient in two months.
But now it is only half of the sale, and the progress is so backward that it delays the schedule and affects Fox's new stock issuance. This mistake is really unbearable.
"Randall, how could this be the case? I gave you enough time, sufficient funds, and absolute support. That's how you repay me?" Ye Jin personally called Randall Clazer and asked accountable.
"Mr. Ye, the main responsibility for this matter is not me." Randall saw Ye Jin so aggressively, and quickly defended himself, "It is mainly because of John. After making two movies, his temper has increased a little recently. He is often unwilling to cooperate with my work, so the shooting plan has been delayed many times."
"What does it mean? He is playing a big shot at you?" Ye Jin frowned when he heard this.
"Although I don't want to target him, he is indeed like that," Randall admitted. "Just yesterday, it was set to be ten o'clock in the morning, but he didn't arrive until three o'clock in the afternoon. After he finished his makeup, it was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the other crew members were about to get off work."
"Is this a lot? Why didn't you report it to me earlier?" Ye Jin said angrily.
He is not used to being late and leaving early, absent from work for no reason, playing big names, and making people feel bad. Since he has collected his money, he has to do things obediently.
"Mr. Ye, you also know that John is very popular now, he is a popular idol and has a strong box office appeal. In addition to us, there are many companies in Hollywood who are willing to cooperate with him, and the agency behind him also strongly supports him." Randall complained, "In this case, we can only use comforting methods."
In the past two years, John Travolta has starred in two youth songs and dance films that have been popular in the box office of "Weekend Night Mania" and "Grease". In particular, "Grease" is the box office champion of the United States in 70s and 8 years. The box office in North America alone is 180 million US dollars, and the overseas box office has also risen to more than 200 million US dollars, setting off a disco craze around the world. It is respected as the [Dance King] and is surrounded by countless people.
Last Christmas, he was even invited to the White House to dance with Princess Diana of England, which shows his amazing popularity.
Major producers are eager to cooperate with him, a popular idol. William Morris, the agency he signed with, also regards him as a treasure in his hand and protects him everywhere.
As the largest performing arts agency in America, William Morris has a very powerful energy. To some extent, it is not worse than Fox Films. Therefore, John Travolta is particularly brave with its support.
"This is not the reason why he is a big shot." Ye Jin said angrily when he heard this.
His popularity, status, wealth, and influence are higher than John Travolta. The movie "Star Wars" starring him has set off a [Star Wars Frenzy] around the world, but when did he see him playing a big name?! Didn't he also follow the director's instructions and go to Norway to shoot "Star Wars 2" in March?
"Mr. Ye, I'm sorry, I've let you down." Randall Clazer said regretfully, "I didn't expect John to expand to this level."
Ye Jin nodded.
When he was in the performing arts school and John Travolta, he was still an ambitious young man who wanted to become famous. Although he was a little more romantic and fickle, he was not a bad person. But now, he has become famous and profitable, but why has he changed again!
"Okay, leave this matter to me, I will talk to him. If he knows how to change, he will have a chance to continue to cooperate in the future. Otherwise, we have to give up on him." Ye Jin said then.
He also knew that letting Randall Claze take care of John Travolta was a bit of a weight.
John Travolta is now the top Red Star, one of the most popular young idols in the United States.
Although Randall Clazer is also a popular director, he is a person hiding behind the scenes. In terms of popularity and influence, he is far less than John Travolta. What's more, he has an agency backing, which is much stronger than him.
If it really happens in the end, Fox Company will have a high probability of leaving John Travolta and replacing Randall Clazer. Therefore, he cannot make trouble, nor dare to make trouble.
In this case, it would be better to take the initiative to talk to John Travolta himself. If he could follow the advice and reform himself, it would be a good thing. If it fails, he would have to give up.
Although John Travolta is a popular fan and has a box office appeal, it is not impossible without him.
The Hollywood film industry has been operating for nearly a hundred years, and it has launched countless big names.
What are Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Catherine Hepburn, Fei Wenli, Gregory Parker, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe... How beautiful, handsome, and talented filmmakers are there. But no matter how shining they are, they are just one of the stars in Hollywood. It doesn't matter if one more or one less.
Because here, only capital is the sun and is eternal.
Chapter completed!