"Jennifer is a good actor and a very beautiful woman, and you have a good vision."

The person who said this is Jon Fei Lemei, the executive president of Lionsgate Pictures. He and Burns built the overall strategy of Lionsgate Pictures and are the real power figure in the company.

The three of them were chatting with women in a corner of the cocktail party.

Jennifer was chatting with other actors not far from nearby, and her chatting and laughing were inconsequential to how passionate she was behind the reef just now.

Li Rui smiled awkwardly: "Please rest assured, I will not affect my business due to my personal feelings."

Burns smiled and said, "Li, you don't have to worry too much. We are just showing jealousy. As long as you are in love with each other, no one will interfere. In fact, this kind of thing is too common in Hollywood. We see it every day and have long been numb."

Li Rui shrugged and quickly changed the topic: "When it comes to business, how is the investment in "The Hunger Games"?"

Fei Lemei sighed and said, "Since the financial crisis, the film market has also suffered a great impact. In addition to several Marvel superhero movies, the box office of large-scale production films in the past two years has not been ideal. Therefore, many investors are not optimistic about the future of this movie. We have raised 40 million magnesium dollars, which is still about 30 million away from the overall budget."

Perhaps because he was afraid of scaring Li Rui, the brand new shareholder, Burns immediately said: "But please rest assured, we will raise enough funds before starting the machine."

Li Rui coughed lightly and said, "I'm not worried. In fact, if the funds are insufficient, I'm willing to invest."

"You?" Fei Lemei and Burns were both stunned.

Li Rui said: "You guys saw it too, Jennifer and I...so I hope the movie can be promoted as soon as possible."

The two of them immediately smiled knowingly.

The fact that spends a lot of money to make a beautiful woman is also in ancient times, in modern times, in the country of shavings and in the country of magnesium.

Li Rui is very rich, which both Fei Lemei and Burns know. Since he is willing to invest in "The Hunger Games" for Jennifer, that's a great thing.

Burns smiled, “So how much are you going to invest?”

"Didn't you say you're still 30 million away? I'll vote all of it." Li Rui said.

The two opened their mouths in surprise.

It is one thing to be willing to invest, and it is another thing to invest so much.

There are many people in Hollywood who say they are coaxing girls, and they are willing to spend 30 million yuan in a moment to invest in videos for girls, but there are really not many.

"Are you sure?" Fei Lemei asked in surprise.

Li Rui smiled slightly: "Of course."

The total investment of "The Hunger Games" is 70 million. If Li Rui remembers correctly, he can win a box office of about 700 million magnesium. Compared with his various investments in stock futures, the yield rate is definitely not high, but that kind of opportunity is not available every day, so it is safer to start an industry.

This investment not only brings huge returns, but also makes Jennifer happy. The most important thing is to gain greater trust from Lionsgate Pictures, which will kill three birds with one stone for Li Rui.

And he has greater ambitions.

Li Rui said: "I still have a condition."

"You said." Fei Lemei said.

Li Rui said: "I know "The Hunger Games" is a series of stories. After the first part, it is possible to continue filming the second, third or even fourth part. I hope to sign a long-term investment plan and participate in the investment in the entire series."

Fei Lemei was stunned for a moment, thinking that she guessed Li Rui's concerns: "You are not afraid that we will change roles in the middle... Please rest assured, Jennifer is a very excellent actor, and the Lions Gate will not affect the shooting because of the matter between you and her."

Li Rui smiled and said, "No, no, no, you misunderstood. I'm talking about business, not feelings. I'm optimistic about the series "The Hunger Games", so I'm willing to make a long-term investment commitment and hope to get long-term returns. This also has a very good financial guarantee for Lions Gate. I think this is a win-win cooperation plan, isn't it?"

Burns hesitated: "You mean, if the box office of the first part is not guaranteed, just invest in the second and third parts?"

Li Rui nodded.

Fei Lemei and Burns have never encountered a similar situation. Not to mention the series "The Hunger Games" that has no box office guarantee, even those already famous series such as "Mission: Impossible" and "Spy Shadows" are not easy to get enough investment.

Li Rui not only wants to invest in the first "The Hunger Games", but also has to invest in a few subsequent movies. This is simply giving Lionsgate a long-term meal ticket. How can it be unacceptable?

"In principle, your request is fine." Fei Lemei thought for a while, "but we still need to discuss with the other people on the board."

Li Rui said: "Then I'll wait for your good news."

After talking about investment, Li Rui shifted the topic to a more important topic.

"I hope to obtain the right to use the Lionsgate Film Library." Li Rui said, "The two parties have reached a long-term production cooperation."

As early as about six or seven years ago, Lionsgate Pictures purchased videos on a large scale to expand its own video library, and even directly merged with Yijiang Film, which had released "The Dog of the Water", "The Witch Blair" and "Requiem of Dreams". Lionsgate once used all the profits earned to acquire videos, and even almost merged with MGM!

Unfortunately, the merger driven by Icahn failed under the siege of all parties, otherwise Hollywood would have a giant with more than 20,000 films.

Despite the failure of the merger, Lionsgate still has a library of more than 10,000 films, which makes Li Rui salivate.

Fei Lemei said in surprise: "What do you want the video library to do?"

Li Rui said: "I seem to have forgotten to introduce another identity. Last year, I acquired Blockbuster's online business. The Blockbuster's online website officially reopened a few days ago. At present, it is urgent to expand its film library, so I am very interested in more than 10,000 movies from Lions Gate."

"You acquired Blockbuster?" The two were shocked.

Li Rui corrected: "It's not Blockbuster, but Blockbuster's online website."

Although it was not the same thing, Fellome and Burns were still very shocked.

For their generation, Blockbuster's meaning is definitely not just an image rental company, but a cultural symbol that symbolizes the entertainment methods of several generations of Chinese people.

The fallen Blockbuster made many Hollywood people sad. But now I heard that Blockbuster was actually acquired by the Chinese people and resurrected, and their feelings in their hearts were extremely responsible.

It feels like the eldest sister next door whom I loved for a long time was married by a foreigner. She should have been blessed, but she is a little jealous and lost.
Chapter completed!