Chapter 751: Generous strokes that shocked the world
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"Warner Television Group" was operating well before because it relied on Time Warner's cable network.
Although there have been no explosive works in recent years, there is no problem in maintaining capital, and even a slight profit.
The "stage performance company" and "anime group company (non-DC)" are small in size and low in cost. Even if they lose money, the loss is limited.
The consumer product department has always been profitable because of selling peripherals and the like, and the financial statements are very beautiful.
Before being acquired, Warner Bros. Pictures was mainly losing money as a "film group company", "film studio" and "film and television home entertainment group".
"Film Group" is composed of "Warner Bros. Pictures" and "Warner Bros. International Pictures".
The former is responsible for the development, production and distribution of films in the Stars and Stripes, while the latter is responsible for the expansion of overseas markets. Co-production.
"Film and Home Entertainment Group" has 6 branches, namely "Warner Bros. Home Video Company", "Warner Bros. Digital Distribution Company", "Warner Bros. Advanced Digital Services Company", "Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Company", "Warner Bros. Technology Operation" Company” and “Warner Bros. Anti-Piracy Operations Company”.
The "Film \u0026 Home Entertainment Group" is responsible for providing consumers with all entertainment content other than those provided by movie theaters, TV networks, and TV stations.
However, because Warner Bros. Pictures has insufficient hematopoietic capacity and content production in recent years, this group company, which should be profitable, is also at a loss.
Among its six subsidiaries, the only one that is profitable is "Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment", which controls 10 game companies. Its main business is to develop and operate game content for a variety of terminals and platforms. It also undertakes game development projects for third-party customers.
Since Warner Bros. Pictures had a large number of valuable IPs in the early years, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has developed many popular games relying on these IPs in these years.
Although the capital required to develop the game is very large, it is still self-sufficient and even profitable.
After introducing these basic information, Du Caige told Li Minjun:
After Soft Investment acquired Warner Bros. Pictures,
In order to make money, investors have to regain their confidence in Warner Bros. Pictures.
If you want shareholders to have information about Warner Bros. Pictures, the most basic thing is to at least turn Warner Bros. Pictures into a profit.
You don't need to make too much profit, but you have to turn losses into profits.
And that's not easy to do.
If it was in the past, a big company like Warner Bros. Pictures could easily make an article on the books.
Not cheating, but legally using some means to make the paper appear to be profitable - even though it is actually a loss.
For example, a building that was once bought for 500 million is now sold for 1.5 billion.
The company lost 800 million in operating activities this year.
So in fact, the company's 1.5 billion building was sold, and the fixed assets were converted into cash, but the total amount of assets did not change; and it lost 800 million in operations.
But on the book, it is 1.5 billion of the selling price minus 500 million of the purchase price that year. This transaction made a profit of 1 billion, and then other operating losses were 800 million, and the book profit for this fiscal year was 200 million.
That's what makes a fuss about financial statements.
This is legal, but deceptive.
And now, the assets of Warner Bros. Pictures are almost sold, and it is impossible to make a fuss.
To turn a loss into a profit, you have to make a real profit.
Du Caige doesn't understand and doesn't want to worry about financial, personnel, management and other systems. He doesn't care about personnel adjustments.
He's just trying his best to drive Warner Bros. Pictures to do content.
In terms of movies, it is necessary to make several big investments to revive its glory and make a slight profit at the box office; and if the movie is not going well, the profit in TV is very important.
Therefore, in Du Caige's plan, movies, serials and even variety shows must go hand in hand.
"Understand?"
Although Li Minjun was lazy, his expression still showed surprise, excitement and a little admiration, "Got it, this is probably the biggest handwriting in the world's entertainment industry in the past ten or twenty years."
After a pause, he said in a positive tone, "You will definitely succeed."
"Really?" Du Caige laughed, "I wish I could be so confident."
Du Caige really lacked confidence.
After all, he can't do everything.
With so many projects launched at the same time, even if it is really carried out according to his design, it may not be profitable.
What's more, it may not be able to meet his requirements.
If the "Inception" on the earth is copied to the blue star, will it be a big success at the box office?
Even if it were possible—but it would be impossible to copy it intact.
Even if Du Caige stayed close to each other and took command in person, it is difficult to say whether the "Inception" created by different directors, actors, and special effects companies is better than the original.
What's more, Du Caige couldn't stay away.
He is responsible for too many projects at the same time, and each project can only be followed up slightly.
"Brother Hemingway, do you have so much high-quality content to produce? Or have you recently acquired some good scripts?" Li Minjun asked curiously.
Du Caige hesitated for a moment, but told the truth, "I recently wrote a batch of scripts."
Anyway, in this world, he has appeared in front of people too many times, and people are more receptive to him.
He would never make a fuss just because he came up with a few good scripts at once, but he was used to it, at most shrugged and said, "This is Hemingway."
Sure enough, Li Minjun was not surprised at all, "Since you wrote it yourself, it will definitely be a few good scripts. I want to participate! However, the conditions remain the same. I only play supporting roles, and I have to concentrate on the performance time."
"This, let's talk about it. In short, I will send you the script first. Maybe you will find that there is a certain protagonist you particularly want to play? Not limited to female roles, I am also looking forward to seeing you play the male lead."
"Let's talk about it, then again," Li Minjun said noncommittally and changed the conversation, "What happened to you and my sister?"
Du Caige's face stiffened.
Li Minjun smiled playfully and stared at him, "Aren't you going to eat her? Well, it's very possible. After all, she's defenseless against you, and she's always liked you."
"Don't talk nonsense, there is nothing to eat." Du Caige was a little embarrassed, but not panicked. After all, people in their thirties and forties have experienced a lot of things.
"Your sister and I are good friends and appreciate each other very much, but this is not a relationship between men and women."
Li Minjun laughed: "Really? It turns out that my sister is bragging. She said she is already your lover! Now at the Double Star Group headquarters, you should know everything you need to know. It is said that Warner Bros. Pictures and Dream Dream Entertainment will immediately To open a branch in Bangzi Country, my sister is in charge of handling this matter. If she is not your lover, this good thing will not be her head. "
Du Caige's expression froze again, and he said vaguely: "What kind of lover is not a lover, this kind of language is too disrespectful to girls. Your sister... Cui Minzhen is a very independent and self-improving girl, she will definitely not be willing to be anyone. Let's not talk about this topic, let's talk about something else. There are also some production plans in China's Dream Chasing Interactive Entertainment recently, are you interested in participating?"
Li Minjun asked suspiciously, "Brother Hemingway, why do I think you're changing the subject?"
"This is an illusion, an illusion. I'm talking to you about business!" Du Caige coughed, "Seriously, Dream Chaser Entertainment also has a package of film and television production plans for this year. Currently, there are 5 movies and 3 TV series that have been confirmed. , and maybe do a variety show."
"I don't care about that, I just want to know," Li Minjun leaned forward, "Brother Hemingway, when will the shooting of your new film start?"
Du Caige lowered his head and thought for a while, "Actually, I have seriously considered this issue. The movie is definitely going to be shot, and it will start within this year. It's just that I'm still hesitating about which script to shoot and where."
Li Minjun said with a smile: "Leave a role for me. I'm not sure about other movies, but I must participate in yours."
"Of course it's fine."