Chapter 54 The Stars Are Shining

Author: TrojanRW

Chapter 54 The Stars Are Shining

"The wind blows around me,

Holding tight is to let go better.

A blowing kiss, a gunshot,

Everyone needs someone to rely on..."

On the DJ stage, Diplo, a representative client of United Artists Agency's electronic music section, is playing his most popular single "Lean On".

"UTA, ​​let me see your hands!"

What was played was the original version of Major Lazer. There was no remix or edit, but the cheerful and jumping Moombahton melody was the most suitable rhythm for this hot afternoon. A veteran like Dr. Dre was just swinging his body in place, and as the main force of the party

Jun, UTA's junior agents who were almost tipsy, were already shouting in unison with the drum beat. Every downbeat was a signal for the crowd to lift their feet off the ground.

No matter how you judge it, the welcome party organized by UTA for Han Capital and Parkway Capital can be regarded as a first-tier industry gathering in Hollywood.

Not to mention the guest lineup, except for Johnny Depp, who already had a feud with UTA, all the stars from United Artists Agency were present.

Channing Tatum in "Magic Mike", Kevin Hart in "The Big Brother", Elizabeth Banks in "Pitch Perfect", Benedict Cumberbatch in "The Imitation Game", "Ant-Man"

》Paul Rudd, Mark of "The Avengers"

Ruffalo, "Breaking Bad" Bryan Cranston, "Mad Men" January Jones, and "Guardians of the Galaxy" Chris Pratt, who just defected from CAA, these years

Not one of the popular actors who are currently in the spotlight is missing.

What is even more jaw-dropping is that the legends of the previous generation who lived in isolation, or the successful A-list stars like Angelina Jolie, all took the time to attend. Harrison Ford, Owen Wilson, Susan Saran

Den, Edward Norton, Ewan Mack

Gregg, Anthony Hopkins, Michael Douglas, and even Barbra Streisand, who lives in seclusion in a cliff estate worth 100 million U.S. dollars, combing her signature middle-parted hair,

Arrive at No. 864 Stradella Road with everyone's admiration.

In addition, almost all the big players behind the scenes represented by UTA are here, including Chuck Lorre, the producer of "Two and a Half Men" and "The Big Bang Theory", and David Chase, the creative mastermind of "The Sopranos"

, and the Coen Brothers, who have countless classic masterpieces, are just a small part of the list.

It is no exaggeration to say that even this year's Oscars failed to gather these legendary figures.

And there are only two reasons why they chose to gather at Han Yi's mansion on this hot and lazy Friday afternoon - money and power.

Entering the second decade of the 21st century, the struggle between capital in the entertainment brokerage industry has intensified. Silver Lake Capital bet heavily on WME. Not only did it invest 700 million out of its own pocket to buy 51% of the absolute controlling stake, it also found a group of capital circles.

The big boss protected the company and raised US$2.4 billion to acquire IMG, just shy of the final step of going public and realizing cash.

UTA's arch-rival CAA found a strong partner in TPG Capital. In 2010, it acquired 35% of CAA's equity for US$500 million in cash and investment funds. In 2014, it sold an additional 18%, giving TPG Capital an absolute controlling stake of 53%.

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The boosting effect of capital injection on the development of the brokerage business is obvious. In recent years, both WME-IMG and CAA have become well-deserved leaders in the fields of film, music, television and fashion.

In 2015, eight of the ten highest-grossing movies worldwide were starred by clients of these two companies. Matt Damon of "The Martian" and Chris "Avengers: Age of Ultron"

This is true for Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence in "The Hunger Games", and Daniel Craig in "Spectre".

Among the ten movies, only two are starring UTA clients. The reason why Harrison Ford in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" got the starring position is because he is the original Han Solo. And in "Jura"

Chris Pratt, who plays Chris Pratt in Park, had just signed a contract with UTA. This film contract was actually negotiated by CAA.

As for music, the advantages of WME-IMG and CAA are even more obvious. Just list a few names: Adele, Bruno Mars, Travis Scott, Taylor Swift. Judging from the concert box office alone, adding all UTA’s musician clients together,

I can't beat these four. Even one Adele can defeat half of the United Artists Management Company alone.

In April 2016, UTA's most prolific artist in pop music was named Demi Lovato. This fact alone shows how serious the situation is.

Seeing that the competition between the four major players is about to turn into a two-man battle for supremacy, within the United Artists Agency, not only the management and agents are anxious, but also the celebrity clients who are closely related to the company, especially the film and television clients who are more dependent on acting agents.

They made their own little plans.

Of course, old people like Harrison Ford and Anthony Hopkins who have spent their whole lives in UTA will not leave. What they are eagerly looking forward to is that the agency can find good people as soon as possible, like WME-IMG and CAA.

On the fast track of capitalization operation, in this way, the influence and reputation legacy that they have worked hard for many years can be preserved and developed both inside and outside the industry, especially within UTA.

As for the new generation of customers who are not very sticky, there are thousands of them, and they are all different. Some express loyalty, some make demands, and some start to calculate the expiration time of the agency contract. Especially when Johnny Depp and

During the two or three months when UTA seemed to be inseparable, almost every client who received rumors, whether in front of the stage or behind the scenes, had left a backup for themselves in WME-IMG, ICM and CAA.

If any red flags appear at the United Artist Management Company, all valuable customers will be lost within two or three weeks.

It's the 2010s, and no one is stupid enough to sink into the deep sea with the Titanic.

Therefore, at this delicate moment when people's minds are changing, Han Yi and Le Pen's capital injection of US$190 million is a reassurance for new customers and a shot in the arm for old customers. UTA finally found a big tree

Habitat, the company's future development also has a glimmer of hope.

This is the fundamental reason why all the stars from the United Artist Management Company are present. The new generation is here to quell the rumors about job-hopping in the industry, while the older generation is here to help the new shareholders stand up and show their support.

Of course, UTA itself has spared no effort to promote this all-star party. After all, nothing can better demonstrate the unity of the company to the outside world. All customers’ schedules for April 8, as long as they are not particularly important announcements and shootings,

Basically all have been postponed or cancelled.

Faced with a mountain that even Jim Burkus and Jeremy Zimmer need to visit, Hollywood celebrities who are more shrewd than the last will naturally not let go. Parkway Capital alone is enough for everyone present to look up. After all,

The total assets of all UTA customers combined are less than one-fifth of the US$85 billion.

What’s even more shocking is that in this press release, the first acquirer listed is not Baihui, but the little-known Han Capital. Everyone knows what this arrangement means.

This means that the real driving force behind the scenes and the one that accounts for the majority of the investment share is this capital management company that no one has ever heard of.

The first sale was 190 million.

If we don't get to know such a mysterious boss before no one knows about him, how long will we have to wait?

If they are lucky, they may not only get the honor of being friends with the capital giants, but also the favor of stacks of green banknotes.

Just like Kevin Hart.

Although Han Yi had been mentally prepared for a long time, it was not until he was at the party and surrounded by the superstars that he realized how powerful the gifts they gave were.

These ordinary people would scream uncontrollably when they see them on the street. World-class superstars who find it difficult to get an autograph are as difficult as reaching heaven. At this moment, they are like children in the school cafeteria, lining up obediently and waiting quietly to chat with Han Yi for a few minutes.

Minute opportunity.

No matter how calm and calm he is, he will be a little confused by the surging vanity and satisfaction brought by the huge power in such courtesy.

"Walter, what do I like so much about you? Oh my God, I'm sorry, Brian! I must be the only one calling you that."

"Oh, yeah, Chuck, a spinoff about young Sheldon, sounds like fun."

"No spoilers, Paul, I don't want to know who won Civil War just yet...the premiere? Of course! That would be fun!"

Walter Wang and Shirley Wang were behind Han Yi, whispering to Xu Yiru and Bryan Cranston. Principal Max Nikias and Vice President Scott Rabenold were on the left talking to Chuck

- Lore spoke loudly about the possibility of giving lectures at the Film School next semester.

Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre sandwiched the young Chinese tycoons, chatting and laughing happily with Paul Rudd, and Billie, who had slipped into the circle at some point and was like a ghost. Jim Berkus and Jerry

Mil Zimmer led Edward Norton and Ewan McGregor to the right, chatting with Douglas Le Pen and Vincent Dee.

Who wouldn’t be confused when watching such a big scene?

Madison Beer quietly raised her phone and took a series of snaps at the star-studded scene. In terms of net worth alone, the value of this photo is much higher than that classic Oscar selfie.

With a light touch of his finger, Han Yi, who was standing in the center of the crowd in the photo, was enlarged. Madison looked at his smiling face carefully.

If it were Scooter Braun, would he be the center of attention?

At this moment, Zhao Youzhen didn't need to waste any more words, Madison Beal had already made up his mind.

Find some time to have a good chat with him.

Perhaps being abandoned by Island Records and terminated by Scooter Braun is not the end of his acting career, but a new beginning full of hope.

Zhao Youzhen, who had been staying with Madison and Phineas for the past hour, also stopped making insinuations about the Italian-born singer. Just looking at Madison Bill's action of enlarging the photo, Zhao Youzhen was convinced

, this girl is already interested in her cooperation invitation.

However, how much does the reason for her temptation have to do with her speaking skills?

Thinking of this, Zhao Youzhen couldn't help but narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Han Yi, who was shining with inexplicable brilliance under the sunshine in Luocheng.

She didn't raise her phone to record like Madison did, but that didn't mean her heart was touched any less.

For Yuzhen, who regards music as a lifelong career pursuit, the two names Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre hang high in the sky and are out of reach. Even if one day he becomes famous and enters the Grammy Awards

The award ceremony was as ordinary as sleeping and eating, and it was impossible for these two people to have anything to do with her.

Too high, too far.

But now, two bald heads, one black and one white, actually let Han Yi stand in the middle. Andre swayed gently as Diplo specially played "Still D.R.E." to pay tribute to him, while Jimmy beat the beat with his hands, revealing a

A naughty smile that the outside media has never seen before.

This is about choosing your own business partner... no, choosing your own business partner?

This...this may be...
To be continued...