Chapter 287 286. Lao Deng, you should go back to Canada to retire.

"Katy Perry won the Voice of China championship!"

"Taylor Swift has contributed a divine song that perfectly combines country and pop music. There is a lot to look forward to in the future."

"Cilin Trudeau's amazing falsetto, a song called Sugar that's super sweet."

"After 19 years, they once again presented us with "We are the world"!"

"Eric Cooper, the busiest man on The Voice finals."

"Super big party, Michael Jackson rules the show!"

"Eric Cooper, a musical genius with extraordinary talent, a creative genius who was delayed by movies!"

“The best music variety show in history is born, full of humanistic atmosphere, charity charm, and a super show with lively humor!”

"The Voice has reached its peak, the only TV show in history to stand alongside the Super Bowl."

"The first move was a knockout blow, and Meiyi Records made a name for itself."

"Breaking news, Michael Jackson will resume his concerts after three years and will soon begin a national tour. Tickets are expected to go on pre-sale in half a month."

"Avril Lavigne was impressed by Eric Cooper's musical talent and wanted to invite him to write a song tailor-made for her."

"Shocking! Britney and Eric Cooper were photographed in the same room after the final of The Voice, and they separated more than an hour later."

At 10:30 that evening, as the Voice of China finals came to an end, related entries directly hit the headlines of Yahoo Entertainment.

Many live broadcast clips and candid videos with obviously blurry picture quality were also uploaded to YouTube and Yahoo.

The next morning, when Eric woke up from the bed, he still had Nicole's breast in his mouth, with saliva all over it.

"woke up?"

"Well, what time is it?" Eric yawned.

"It will be nine o'clock in five minutes. Just lie down for a while and I'll cook for you."

"Um."

Nicole was only wearing an apron, with her snow-white clothes exposed.

The cook's uniform is also very attractive. It is a uniform temptation that can be used immediately and can be played by anyone who wants to play with it.

He pulled the computer on the bed over and took a look. What he saw on the big screen was the scandal between him and Xiao Tiantian.

Snap! Eric slapped himself on the forehead and came to his senses.

Damn, these tabloids have no moral integrity.

What the hell is an hour and a half? And you still use the word secret meeting? Can you use this word casually?

If I really want to have a secret meeting, there's no way you guys would be able to find out.

I have kept my beauty in my mansion for such a long time without her appearing in the news. This is the proof.

And it wasn't just over an hour, the meeting between the two ended in just about 10 minutes.

If he wants to do something shameful, how can 10 minutes be enough?

The bottom line is that it takes at least an hour, and Britney can't expect to walk out in full swing at the end, she has to do the splits.

He got out of bed, walked to the kitchen and hugged Nicole from behind. This big white Aries almost blinded his eyes.

"Honey, why is your skin so white? I really want to put them in my mouth every day."

Nicole slapped his hand away: "Ouch! Stop it, it's going to get messy."

"If it's mushy, just eat something else. It's not like there's nothing else to eat. Squeeze some for me to drink."

"Want to drink? Why don't you work harder? You can drink as much as you want when you're pregnant. Are you going to use all your energy on these girls?"

Eric rubbed his aching waist and said, "What are you talking about! Am I the kind of person who favors one over the other? I, your husband, have always been fair to everyone."

"My standard is that I would rather share a drop than drink it all alone!"

"Then why did I feel like you had no energy last night? Were you focusing all your attention on other women?"

Eric gently rubbed her butt: "Can you believe what those paparazzi said? Britney asked me to sing a song. Not only her, but also Avril Lavigne, Maroon 5 and others. They were shocked by the show last night."

Nicole shoveled the spread eggs onto the plate and said, "I saw it too. It's really shocking. The entertainment section is about to be wiped out now."

"By the way, Jennifer Lopez called me last night and invited me to hang out. I wonder if she has the same idea in mind. You've become a popular commodity that everyone wants to have a bite of."

Swish!

Eric lifted up his apron and said, "The real delicacy is here. If I want to eat you, I will eat you."

"Hate!"

Although The Voice of China has ended, the social discussion has continued for several days and is still not over.

Tickets for the upcoming tour are selling very well, and in the messages on the official website, many people requested that the four songs on the final night must be sung.

Because these four songs have not yet been released as singles, if you want to listen to them, the only way is to register as a member of Lionheart.com.

Even YouTube’s genuine authorization has not been released, only some simple slices and clips.

On Chart B, "Let it go" still tops the list, leading by a huge margin in popularity, and it seems that it will continue to lead.

So it’s better to hold off for a while and release it when the popularity of “Let it go” has subsided a little.

Or it will be released together with the album. Since the preparation for "The Voice of China" last year, Taylor Swift and the other three have been secretly planning for a long time. Next year's Grammy Awards is destined to be the most competitive one.

Compared to the fierce performance of List B, "Frozen", which has entered its fourth week, has finally shown signs of fatigue, and Princess Elsa has also faced another heavyweight opponent.

It was Warner that made the move again, joining the battlefield with the blockbuster "Troy".

Ever since "The Lord of the Rings" series revived epic blockbusters, major companies have wanted to get a piece of the pie in this field, and the "Troy" project was launched in this way.

The film cost an outrageous $175 million to make, which is not much different from Frozen's $180 million.

It brings together a group of handsome men and beautiful women with strong box office appeal, such as Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, and Diane Kruger, and the word "box office" is just written on their faces.

Warner also put a lot of effort into it. One of the manifestations is that "Troy" was released simultaneously around the world, in more than 40 countries, which was even more fierce than "Frozen".

In fact, its performance was indeed quite good, having grossed $103 million worldwide in the first three days of its weekend.

When this data came out, both Warner and the Big Six breathed a sigh of relief, finally curbing the momentum of "Frozen".

They would be too embarrassed to say they won, but at least the loss was not too ugly. Now the goal of the Big Six is ​​to promote the film as much as possible and strive to keep the box office of "Frozen" within $1 billion.

There is no way. When you are facing an extremely powerful opponent, $1 billion is already a humble number.

Hasbro headquarters building in New York, Rhode Island.

Chairman of the Board Alan Hassenfeld got out of the car. As the emperor of Hasbro, although he does not often appear in public, he is the real controller of the company.

The reason I'm here today is because I'm going to convene a board meeting to discuss the gambling agreement with MGM.

He originally didn't want to pay attention to it and could wait until the end of the year, but Sergei thought it would be better to make plans early.

After all, after statistics, the sales of Transformers toys actually reached four times that of last year, which is something to think about.

The secretary pushed open the door of the conference room, and the old man walked slowly to the chairman's seat. He looked around and saw that everyone was there. Then he sat down with satisfaction.

Sergei sat next to his subordinate and asked, "Can we start?"

"Um."

"OK, today we are convening a board meeting to inform everyone of the result. You all know about the bet agreement we signed with MGM."

"After more than half a year of sales, the results have come out recently, and sales officially exceeded four times last month."

"In other words, the maximum clause of the bet agreement has been activated, and we are now faced with two choices."

"Either give up 4% of the equity to MGM, or pay MGM 55% of the net profit of the toys."

"Based on the company's current share price, 4% of the equity is equivalent to $430 million, and 55% of the net profit of the toys, calculated only based on sales to date, is about $460 million."

"However, we would like to remind you that the calculation of net profit is based on this year, so the $460 million is only temporary."

"Based on sales trends, this figure is likely to reach or even exceed $500 million by the end of this year."

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are now faced with a difficult decision."

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Allen did not expect that the movie would be so successful and lead to a sharp increase in toy sales.

The happier you are when you make money, the more painful it is to cut your losses now.

Cooking the books? This method is only used to deceive ordinary people. It is unacceptable to use it on a large company like MGM, unless you want to experience the feeling of being in prison in your later years.

"What do you think, Hill?"

"Chairman, if we have to choose one, I think it is more appropriate to transfer the equity to MGM. After all, the value of the equity is obviously not as good as 55% of the profits."

Alan snorted and looked at the other man with glasses.

"I don't agree to transfer equity. Yes, profits will continue to grow, but the company's market value will also grow. The two are positively correlated. When the second Transformers movie is released, the company's stock price will definitely soar again."

"But have you ever thought about it? The film industry is a high-risk industry, especially for sequels. The possibility of failure is much higher than the possibility of success. What if the reputation collapses? On the contrary, it will affect the stock price. It is better to hold the profits in your hands."

"No way. At least it has a high probability of not failing. The ending of the first movie clearly laid the groundwork. As long as the fighting scenes are more exciting and more Transformers appear, the toys will only sell better."

"This is just your guess. Do you understand movies?"

“Although I don’t understand movies, I understand statistics and probability, and the possibility of success is always greater.”

"I beg to differ. This is a multi-billion dollar business, not a slot machine."

"Nothing is 100% certain in the world. Everything has certain risks, just like this bet. No one thought MGM could complete it. We need a little bit of adventurous spirit."

"Raul, don't forget that we are responsible for the entire Hasbro, not just you. Personal feelings should never override the interests of the company."

"I agree that for safety's sake, I should transfer my equity to MGM."

"I also think it's better to be safe."

"I am in favor of giving up profits. Profits can be earned back, but it is not so easy to get back the equity once it is given away."

"Giving up equity is a stupid idea. I don't agree with it!"

Seeing that the directors were arguing over the selection issue, Alan slammed the table hard, and his long-lasting prestige made the meeting room quiet instantly.

"I thought you were all smart people, but it seems that you are not. You are actually discussing this issue seriously."

"Hill, Philip, Klausli, and all of you, please check your heads after this meeting. I don't want to hear any more stupid speeches."

"In short, it is impossible to transfer equity. There is no room for negotiation on this matter. Let's adjourn the meeting!"

After saying that, Alan stood up and prepared to leave. In his eyes, the board meeting was just a formality.

Hasbro actually has the final say, and has been doing so for many years.

It's okay to curse people or to act arbitrarily.

Three words to sum it up: I'm used to it! His overbearing style naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of many people. Why are you asking us when you've already thought about it? Several pairs of eyes immediately focused on Sergei.

Feeling the gaze, Sergei took a deep breath and decided that he had to take action.

After discussing with Eric, he secretly contacted those who were dissatisfied with Allen. To put it bluntly, today's meeting was a setup.

The best outcome is a peaceful transition, through pressure from the board of directors to persuade Allen to accept the transfer of equity.

Once the matter is settled, he will be powerless to change it.

But now it seems that this trick obviously doesn't work. If soft methods don't work, we can only use hard methods.

"Ahem. Chairman, wait a moment!"

"Hmm? Anything else?"

"I think this matter needs further discussion. In fact, transferring equity may not be a bad choice."

"Sergey, what are you talking about?"

Alan Hassenfeld's brows frowned instantly. How could this nephew, who was always so obedient, suddenly dare to raise objections?

Feeling the pressure, Sergei instinctively wanted to retreat, but when he thought of his confidence, he straightened his chest again.

"I say that we need to discuss this matter again. This is not just my personal opinion, but the opinion of all of us. What do you think?"

Those who had just proposed to transfer their shares looked at each other, and then one, two, three, and finally everyone stood up.

Alan's brows furrowed tighter and tighter, and he clearly felt that something was unusual today.

These guys are so bold! They actually dared to resist my decision. Let's see what they want to do.

Anyway, with the shares he holds, no one can shake his position in Hasbro.

Play with them! "Sergey, what do you want to do?"

"We just want to get more cash, everything is for the good of the company!"

"For the good of the company? Then you should know that Hasbro has thrived under my leadership over the years, and all my decisions are for the company."

"Alan, don't you think you are too overbearing?" Suddenly, a director said bluntly.

"You're right. Any decision of a company should be made through consultation, not by one person. We need democracy!"

"You want democracy, right? If you want me to satisfy you, we can vote by raising our hands." Alan sneered.

From the argument just now, we can see that the score is 8:8, which is a draw at most.

After the meeting, he would talk to those who opposed him one by one to let them know who the real master was.

"Okay, but before the vote I want to bring in a new board member."

squeak!

The door to the conference room was pushed open, and Eric walked in slowly, looking at Alan Hassenfeld with a smile.

"Alan, you should go back to Canada to retire!"

(End of this chapter)