America's Road to Wealth

Paparazzi reporters and celebrities have always complemented each other. .

In fact, they are all important components of an ecosystem called the entertainment industry.

Paparazzi need to take photos of celebrities to create news, gain ratings and increase sales.

Celebrities often need paparazzi to increase their exposure and attention.

Many times, the relationship between the two parties is actually relatively good.

Some celebrities who are outdated or not famous enough.

Sometimes it is even necessary to bribe paparazzi reporters to take their photos and help them gain some exposure.

Tonight, this cocktail party hosted by Vivendi.

The scale is so grand and so many European stars are invited.

It’s impossible for those paparazzi reporters in Europe not to know.

In the afternoon, many paparazzi reporters from all over Europe heard about it.

Thanks to Europe's very good air network, it is not difficult to get to Paris from other European regions.

Come like this.

Outside the Machopsey Hotel in Saint-Ouen, a large number of local European paparazzi reporters gathered in a very short period of time.

When a convoy of seven black cars slowly entered the scene around the hotel.

This naturally attracted the attention of reporters, onlookers eating melon, as well as hotel and reception staff.

Today, other European celebrities or celebrities from the European entertainment industry will come to attend today's cocktail party, and at most they will only have a luxury car or a nanny car.

Most of the seven black cars that suddenly appeared were valuable Rolls-Royces.

After forming the team, the aura was very shocking.

The impressive motorcade made the surrounding reporters, guests, pedestrians, and hotel staff look askance.

There were eye-catching paparazzi, which immediately reminded me of the scene that happened at the entrance of the Vivendi Building in the morning.

Some paparazzi shouted excitedly: "Hey! It's this convoy again, the Americans are coming! The world's richest man is here!"

Other colleagues around him were reminded, which made everyone excited all of a sudden.

The flash suddenly turned the surroundings into daylight, and I started shooting like crazy without paying for the film.

After ensuring safety.

Abel got off the bus in order to leave a good impression on old Europe.

He was also in front of the car door, smiling and waving in the direction of the reporters.

Already experienced, he put on sunglasses when he got off the bus.

This will prevent your eyes from being dazzled.

After standing there for about ten seconds, I felt I had taken enough photos.

Abel refused to be interviewed at all, and was escorted by the rock security staff to the interior of the St. Oenma Cheapsey Hotel.

The general manager of the Machopsey Hotel in Saint-Ouen, a bald man named Henry, had already greeted him.

"Hello Mr. Smith, my name is Henry Plec, I."

The world's richest man is here, even if it's a top hotel in Paris.

Hotel Saint-Ouen Machapsay will also attach great importance to it.

Because in the future, this hotel will be able to claim that the world's richest man once stayed at their hotel.

To some extent, this has improved the hotel's reputation.

But Abel smiled and didn't answer, leaving David to deal with it.

For Abel, this is just the general manager of a high-end hotel in Paris.

It has nothing to do with myself.

There is no way Abel would waste time on a bald guy.

In addition, the senior executives of Vivendi Global Group quickly welcomed him after learning about his arrival.

The person who came was even Jean-Marie Messier himself, the number one person in the European entertainment industry.

Under the warm welcome of Vivendi CEO.

After Abel appeared.

European stars, who could only compete in Europe, were led by the giant Spike.

More than two hundred people at the reception applauded to welcome the American guests.

Behind him was Jean-Marie Messier, who gave a passionate speech.

After Jean-Marie Messier finished speaking, he handed the microphone to Abel with a smile.

Abel took the microphone, under the gaze of more than two hundred European entertainment elites.

He showed no stage fright and said with a smile: "I'm glad to be here today and meet you gentlemen and ladies."

"I am actually from the entertainment industry myself. As everyone knows, I own a film company, I own a TV station, I own a music and record company. So to a certain extent, we are actually the same person."

"I am here today to announce something. The gentlemen of Vivendi already know about this matter."

"Mr. Messier." At this point, Abel asked Jean-Marie Messier with a smile, "Should I say it, or you?"

Jean-Marie Mercier said politely: "You tell me, Mr. Smith."

Abel smiled, then took the microphone and continued to speak.

"What will be announced today is that Smith Media will launch a "European Star Project" with Vivendi in Europe and the United States."

"The purpose of the "European Star Project" is to package some outstanding European directors, actors, and singers and promote them to North America and even the world."

"The specific situation is that Smith Media and Vivendi will jointly spend 500 million euros, and a total of 1 billion euros will be collected to implement this plan."

"This plan is expected to shoot 5-8 movies, 5 TV series, and release about 10 albums. It will be jointly promoted by Smith and Vivendi. The work within this plan will share resources between the two parties."

"This will be a major event for entertainment media in Europe and North America. If everyone present is interested, you can go to Vivendi to learn about the situation."

Having said this, Abel smiled and looked at Jean-Marie Messier, "Am I right to say that, Mr. Messier?"

Jean-Marie Messier laughed and said: "That's right, that's what it means."

This matter is between the two parties, after the negotiations over the shares of NBC TV station were completed today.

When Jean-Marie Messier took Abel to visit Vivendi, they came up with an outline.

After this announcement, Vivendi and Smith Media will begin specific negotiations.

The central idea is just like what Abel just said.

Specific cooperation details and terms will require a period of negotiation and consultation between the two companies.

This proposal was put forward by Abel, and Vivendi's senior management agreed after a brief discussion.

From both sides' point of view, if this plan can be implemented.

Both parties can benefit from it.

First up is Smith Media.

The emergence and rise of Smith Media was too fast, and Abel has not shown much favor to the Oilers until now.

The American media industry has become somewhat resistant to him.

Some Hollywood giants are preparing to unite to fight against MGM, which may be unstoppable next year.

Although it will not be banned, because it is too large, it has been able to form its own system.

But a certain degree of cold war is possible for other media giants.

Robert expressed this concern to Abel.

Abel also knew this might happen.

In fact, it can be said that it is very simple to break this situation.

As long as Abel reveals his good feelings to the Oilers and even cooperates with them.

Then this vague cold war will end immediately, but in that case, Smith Media will also be stained with a light layer of oil.

Just like News Corp. now.

Abel was not very resistant to this, because it was just a layer of oil on the surface.

The control is still in your own hands.

The art student who failed the exam was not oily in the early stage.

When the Oilmen and Wall Street bosses gave him loans, they were generous.

This kind of cooperation and the smell of oil on the body will not prevent the unsuccessful students from vigorously removing oil in the end.

It's just that this takes time and requires the Oilers to take the initiative.

Abel felt that he should take the initiative in this regard.

Since the BUFF of enchanted oil cannot be used for the time being.

Abel then thought about strengthening the power of Smith Media from other aspects.

Europe is a good source of new power.

As a new media giant, it needs to absorb some fresh blood from old Europe to seek its own development.

This kind of cooperation can also increase Smith Media's local influence in Europe.

For example, in terms of TV stations, AMC TV stations and later NBC TV stations can cooperate with Canal+ TV station under Vivendi.

Canal+ is the number one pay cable TV station in Europe.

MGM can also cooperate with Universal in North America and EMI and Gaumont in Europe.

If this kind of cooperation can really be achieved, it will be a huge benefit to Smith Media.

Vivendi is simpler here.

As an outsider, Vivendi, which took over Universal from Neon Man, was also somewhat marginalized by the American media.

That is to say, Vivendi works very openly and is very welcoming to Wall Street investors.

Although it is listed in Paris, one-third of its shareholders are from the United States.

It can be considered half an American company, so it doesn't have to be completely squeezed out.

It's just that, and it's simply impossible to go further.

Even the authentic Anzac Smith can be excluded, let alone the unauthentic Gallic Chicken?

The foundation and core of Vivendi are mainly in Europe.

If Abel's plan succeeds, Europe will mainly benefit.

Vivendi is certainly happy to implement it.

Both parties are interested in concubine, so they are naturally willing to cooperate.

Anyway, it is one billion euros, but it is not taken out at once.

If the cooperation is successful in the future, one billion euros may be divided into several years or even ten years and gradually come out.

If the cooperation is not good or someone loses money, then the matter will be abandoned.

This is the case from the perspective of both partners.

Standing in the eyes of more than two hundred European entertainment elites.

It's another situation again.

No matter how much old European filmmakers claim to be independent in their film art, and how much they pursue humanistic atmosphere and freedom in filmmaking.

But if their movies don't sell well at the box office, they don't do well at the box office, and if their influence is poor, they have poor influence.

Most of the people who criticize Hollywood for being too stinky are actually full of yearning for Hollywood in their hearts.

There are too few European filmmakers like Luc Besson who dare to take action and succeed in doing so.

In the end, old European filmmakers can only make their own small-budget art films and feature films at the same time.

While watching Hollywood blockbusters with envy and hatred, they unscrupulously conquered the European film market.

Compared with China, which has cultural barriers, Europe has the same language and race as North America.

Many times, faced with the invasion of Hollywood, there is really no resistance at all.

Everyone has a temper, and there are very few European filmmakers who don't want to take revenge and let European films go to the United States.

It’s just that I don’t have a chance, or I can’t adapt to Hollywood at all.

Nowadays, the "European Star Project" of the two giants sounds like they want to bring the power of European films to North America.

Even if they didn't know the details of this matter, the European filmmakers present were all excited.

If they could go, 99% of Europeans here would want to go to Hollywood to make money!

After Abel and Jean-Marie Messier announced and confirmed the matter.

At the reception, public opinion suddenly arose.

The trio who appeared here together today are Penélope Cruz, Sophie Marceau and Luc Besson.

These three people soon became the most dazzling cubs in the field.

The reason is known to many people.

These three are considered to be three of the best Europeans in Hollywood.

If I really have the chance to go to Hollywood, of course I hope to avoid some pitfalls there.

Many people came close to each other with various relationships, gradually overwhelming the trio.

This situation did not improve until a senior executive from Vivendi Entertainment came over.

The Vivendi executive who came over was the production director of Vivendi Entertainment.

He is also the general manager of EMI Film Company, one of Vivendi's subsidiaries.

By comparison, this person's status is almost equivalent to that of the CEOs of the Big Six in Hollywood.

His arrival naturally received great attention from this small circle.

He seems to be here for the trio, so naturally Luc Besson is responsible for making an appearance.

"Ah, they're all here. That's great." The senior executive named Philip smiled.

Luc is very familiar with this person. When he wants to make certain movies, the first thing he does to get investment is Philippe.

"Philippe." Luc Besson said enthusiastically: "What's the matter? Everyone wants to know about the big plan now and is asking us about Hollywood."

Phillip smiled and shook his head, "There are things I need you to go over."

"Miss Penélope Cruz, Ms. Sophie Marceau. And you, Luc." Philip said: "Mr. Spike, I hope you can come over."

The trio were all a little surprised and didn't know what the real European entertainment giant asked them to do.

Luc relied on his good relationship with Philip and asked in a low voice:

"Mr. Spike asked us to go over? Why, Philip, can you tell us?"

"It's Mr. Smith who wants to see you."

Philip said frankly: "When he was chatting with Mr. Messier, Mr. Messier asked him which European directors, stars, actors, and singers he liked."

"Among the names Mr. Smith mentioned, you are among them."

Looking at the trio, Philip ignored the eyes of others around him and said, "Mr. Messier hopes that you can come over and chat with Mr. Smith."

Faced with Phillip's request, the trio certainly did not dare to refuse.

Under the leadership of Philippe, Sophie Marceau and the others followed.

When they arrived, they found that Abel and Messier were surrounded by Spike and other Vivendi executives.

There are also many well-established and well-known figures in the European entertainment industry.

For example, in France and even in Europe, Isabelle Adjani, the French Rose, is far more influential than the French Kiss Sophie Marceau.

There are also several well-known French and European directors such as Jean-Claude Brissot and Robert Bresson.

They and a group of Vivendi executives were all talking softly around Abel Smith, who came from the United States.

Everyone has a warm and gentle smile on their face, looking like an upper class person.

After getting close enough, Sophie Marceau and Penelope Cruz both had to admit it.

Many of the American media's descriptions of Abel's appearance are correct.

For example, the metaphor "Apollo, the sun god" appears most frequently and is used a bit too much.

At this moment, they felt that this metaphor was really appropriate for Abel.

Fortunately, Sophie Marceau has enough experience.

Penelope Cruz is still a little younger after all.

She looked at Abel's beautiful eyes and felt unable to blink.

Before the two came.

Abel already felt a little bored.

Mainly on Abel's side, except for Vivendi's top management.

He faced these top elites in the European entertainment industry who surrounded him.

Like famous directors Robert Bresson, Jean-Luc Godard, and famous European filmmaker Gilles Jacob.

He didn't know any of them.

There was only one female star Isabella Adjani whom he had an impression of.

But this year, Isabella Adjani is already forty-six years old.

Time loves to destroy beauties the most.

No matter how beautiful a beauty is, there is nothing she can do when she reaches her age.

For European and American women, the age of 40 is even more of a hurdle.

For European and American women over 40, no matter how well-maintained they are and how naturally beautiful they are, it is difficult to conceal the aging caused by their age.

This is Isabella Adjani in front of me.

No matter how gorgeous she was when she was young, she is now a middle-aged and elderly woman at the age of forty-six.

No matter how well-maintained and well-groomed it is.

To be honest, Abel didn't really have any ideas.

I'm almost fifty, and I can still look good even if I put on makeup and go to the camera.

But in reality, if you look a little closer, you can see various crow's feet and the like.

The only thing left is the invisible temperament.

He has no hobbies in this area, he still likes to be younger.

At least under forty years old.

Fortunately, just when he was bored, the trio came over.

Twenty-seven-year-old Penelope Cruz, thirty-four-year-old Sophie Marceau.

It drew his interest back again.

What happens next is a matter of course

The trio of Luc Besson are the only elites in the European entertainment industry that Abel knows and has heard of.

The trio naturally came to Abel and got more attention from Abel than other seniors in the circle.

Vivendi's executives discovered this.

It was natural to focus on Sophie Marceau and the other three.

Others, such as Isabelle Adjani and other older generation European entertainment superstars, are naturally gradually being excluded from the circle.

Then, in the middle of the reception, Abel said he had to go to the bathroom to solve some physiological problems.

Penelope Cruz, who had already chatted with him and had a great time saying that she and Sophie Marceau were also going to go.

Sophie Marceau thought to herself, I didn’t say I was going.

However, Penelope Cruz pulled her to follow Abel.

Sophie Marceau had to go even if she didn’t want to go.

The three of them left together.

Many people noticed it, but looking at the smiling Vivendi executives, no one dared to say anything.

What happened next was a matter of course.