Heads Up Hollywood

In the current US market, stock splits are a trend. Over the past four years, 375 of the S\u0026P 500 companies have split their stock.

Analysts on Wall Street pointed out that stock splits can usually attract more investors to participate and improve the liquidity of stocks while shareholders' equity and the company's total market value remain unchanged. At the same time, since stock splits are usually seen as a sign that the company's management is optimistic about the future market, this move can often encourage the company's stock price to rise.

Today, in order to save the current stock price from falling again and again, after the shareholders meeting voted, after June 1987, Apple split its shares again.

Today's Apple is not an incomparable and unparalleled giant in later generations, it can be described as miserable and desolate.

At the beginning, Jobs encouraged his good friend and Oracle boss Larry Ellison to buy Apple.

But at that time, Apple Computer's market share had dropped to 4%. Larry Ellison could not see any possibility of Apple's profit and refused to buy it.

Michael Dell, the boss of Dell Computer, even mocked Jobs and asked him to close down Apple immediately, because no investment institution or large company would take over this mess.

Fortunately, with the help of the Internet bull market, Apple escaped. Moreover, Jobs launched the iMac, which has a good reputation, and its market share has increased to 9%.

However, the Internet bubble burst. Although the stock prices of big companies such as Dell, Cisco, and Hewlett-Packard have fallen sharply, they are large in size, with many users, and they are full of confidence.

Apple, under the control of Jobs, has suffered a lot, and the way to save the company is to use such a small method as a stock split.

After the stock split, Apple's total share capital has reached nearly 470 million shares.

Scott Swift was overjoyed to hear the news.

Under the order of Tang En, the big boss, he wanted to buy a large amount of Apple shares in the secondary market in a short period of time, which would definitely cause the stock price to fluctuate.

Once it is discovered that Tang En Capital is secretly buying Apple stocks, the stock price will definitely rise sharply, which is definitely not in the interests of Tang En Capital.

It just so happens that Apple has now taken the initiative to split its shares, and with this spring breeze, Scott Swift can sneakily hide behind and increase his holdings.

This little matter did not bring joy to Tang En. After successfully reaching a strategic cooperation with Hasbro, he successfully found a breakthrough in the film, TV, and IP industries.

Only the animation industry is still in the dark.

According to the latest news, Jeffrey Katzenberg is tough. Although the performance of the Dreamworks Animation Department is dismal, he wants to make one last big gamble.

"Jeffrey is an expert in hand-drawn animation. He has achieved brilliant success in Disney. After creating DreamWorks, he realized the importance of computer technology and began to transform. In the past few films, traditional hand-drawing and computer painting were used. The combination mode, the effect is not good, Jeffrey must make a bold attempt." Bill McNick gave an explanation.

Tang En's eyes flashed, "Could it be that DreamWorks Animation wants to learn from Pixar and launch fully computer-generated cartoons?"

Bill McNick nodded, "That's right, now that Blue Sky Studios is working on computer technology, Jeffrey is definitely not far behind. I heard that Jeffery is actively seeking financing from major shareholders and plans to adapt the famous children's picture book "History of Monsters." "Lake", fully computer-produced. If it fails again this time, then DreamWorks Animation will definitely split it up and sell it."

"Shrek?"

A wry smile appeared on Tang En's face.

This is a classic in the history of Hollywood animation, just like "Ice Age" by Blue Sky Studios.

After "Shrek" is released and has achieved great success, it will be a time when DreamWorks Animation is full of prestige, and it will be difficult to acquire it.

"Forget it, it's impossible for Hollywood to revolve around me. If you fail, you will fail." Tang En waved his hand and sighed, "By the way, how is the negotiation with Mattel?"

A few days ago, Disney just announced that it has registered the "Disney Princess" trademark and will incorporate the previous and future animated princess movie series into this brand.

Such a super brand made Tang En feel full pressure, and his desire for Barbie dolls became even greater.

Bill McNick shook his head, "It's not going well, Mattel...unlike Hasbro, their business philosophy is very conservative, they lack foresight, and they don't understand our concept of 'pan-entertainment copyright' at all."

"Then give them some more explanations. The world's largest toy company can't be all idiots, right?"

"Difficult!" Bill McNick pouted, "Unless we can make greater benefits."

"What's the meaning?"

"The way to cooperate is simpler and clearer."

If Tang En realized something, "You mean... just spend money to buy the copyright?"

"That's right!"

Tang En laughed loudly, "Isn't this Mattel too stupid? Could it be that there is no long-term benefit at all? When Marvel sold the copyright, it was because it was facing a bankruptcy crisis. Mattel doing this makes people laugh Lose your teeth!"

Bill McNick smiled, "So, you agree?"

"I agree, of course I agree!" The corner of Tang En's mouth curled a little sarcastically, "We only pay attention to the immediate copyright fee, but ignore the long-term profit dividend. It is not surprising that Mattel was acquired by Hasbro!"

"Hasbro buys Mattel?"

Bill McNick was taken aback for a moment, how is this possible? The current market value of Mattel is three times that of Hasbro!

Tang En waved his hand, "I'm talking about the future. Let's see. If Mattel continues this conservative and stupid business strategy, it will be over sooner or later. Movies produced by Tang En Pictures, they are still worried about risks? What a joke!"

Bill McNick was no stranger to Tang En's self-confidence, "Then what should we do next? Are the cartoons on the Nickelodeon channel still available?"

Tang En pondered slightly, "He's not kind, but I can't be unrighteous. Since I've already promised it, I still have to do it. At least Viacom did help in the public relations crisis."

"Then just find a studio and outsource it, and make a children's cartoon, which is enough to repay the favor." Bill McNick has a deep understanding of Hollywood's philosophy, and sometimes favors are more important than promises.

"No, if the animation is a mess, wouldn't it insult the reputation of Tang En Pictures?" Tang En immediately shook his head, thought for a while, and simply said: "Just lend the copyright of "Fantastic Four" to Nickelodeon and use it once. Well, don’t they have their own animation studio? Let them do it themselves! If it’s done well, they can continue to make sequels, or if it’s not good, it’s just one shot and two parts!”

"Well, that's fine too."

Bill McNick nodded.

At this time, Reese Witherspoon secretly opened the door and took a look, and found that Bill was there, and smiled embarrassedly, "Sorry, I didn't know you were here, you continue to chat."

Tang En laughed, "Okay, we're done chatting! Come in, is the filming over?"

Some time ago, Tang En Pictures encountered a crisis, and Reese Witherspoon directly asked for leave from the "Legal Blonde" crew to tide over the difficulties with the company.

Such a move has aroused the approval and favor of everyone in Tang En Pictures.

Reese Witherspoon just opened the door openly and came in, with a sweet smile, "I just finished filming yesterday!"

Bill McNick said jokingly: "Reese, it's too hard for you to come to work in the company just after filming, isn't it too hard? In my opinion, you should ask your boss for leave and find a beautiful place for vacation."

Tang En waved his hands and said boldly: "Bill is right! With paid holidays, you can rest for a while."

Reese cast a white look at him coquettishly, "How much is the paid vacation? Five thousand dollars or eight thousand dollars? Do you know how much MGM paid me for "Legal Blonde"? A full 300 dollars Ten thousand U.S. dollars!"

"Wow! Reese, you've gotten rich, it's time to treat you!" Tang En exclaimed exaggeratedly.

An angry Reese gritted her teeth, "I'm rich? Even if I make a hundred movies, I still won't be on the Forbes rich list!"

Bill McNick laughed, waved his hands, and stood up, "Okay, I won't bother you to catch up on the old days. I'm going to work. The "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" project still needs more preparations."

After he left, Reese Witherspoon walked around Tang En's big desk, turned around in front of him, and sat in his arms with her light body, wrapping her arms around his waist. neck.

Tang En laughed and said: "So proactive? The door is not locked yet!"

Reese rolled her eyes playfully, "I know your mind will always be on that kind of thing."

"Ah? Then you are?" Tang En was at a loss.

Reese bit her lips, "Tang En, can I ask you one thing?"

"Okay!" Tang En immediately replied heartily, "What's the relationship between us? At least we're good friends, right? There's no need to be so polite."

"That's about the same!" Reese pursed her lips and smiled, very happy, "I have a brother who has entrusted the relationship to me. I hope you can help."

"Brother?" Tang En was slightly taken aback.

"Stanford alumna, but he dropped out after one year," Reese explained.

"Exit?"

Tang En's eyes lit up instantly.

This is definitely the standard equipment for big shots!

Larry Ellison, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg...even including the richest man in China, Lee.

Previously, Reese Witherspoon helped Tang En connect with her alumni and senior brothers, namely Larry Page and Sergey Brin, so that Dunn successfully invested in Google and obtained 10% of the shares.

Now, Reese is introducing another Stanford alumnus, maybe...another big name!

"Tell me, who is it?"

Tang En took a deep breath and was ready, waiting for Reese to pronounce a shocking name.

"Actually, I don't know who it is." Reese said helplessly.

"What?"

Reese pursed her lips, "Let me just say it straight, she is a younger sister of my alumni senior brother. She is very interested in movies and wants to ask you for help."

Tang En's eyes turned black with anger!