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Text 0355 [Star Wars Handover Ceremony]

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    "Summit Entertainment is going crazy this year!" Whether it's the media, financial professionals, or movie fans, they all have the same voice in their hearts.  It was just over a month ago that it announced its plan to acquire MGM, it was just over a week after it acquired D2, and it was about to acquire Lucasfilm again.  As early as four or five years ago, Summit Entertainment was just a small company that couldn't produce even one movie a year. Now it wants to swallow up the largest special effects company!  This is definitely the most important news this year after the acquisition of MGM.  Speaking of Hollywood, it is a place that is constantly changing. Film companies ebb and flow, and owners change one after another. Acquisitions are not a big deal.  In 1985, News Corporation acquired Twentieth Century Fox Film Company. In 1989, Sony acquired Columbia Pictures for US$5 billion. In 2004, Universal Pictures merged with NBC Television Channel. In 2005, Sony acquired MGM for US$5 billion. In 2005,  Paramount Pictures acquired DreamWorks Movie Studio (non-animation division). In 2005, the Weinstein brothers left Disney's Miramax Pictures to start a new venture. In 2006, Walt Disney acquired Pixar Animation Studio for US$7.4 billion in 2008.  Warner Bros. Pictures merged with New Line Cinema.  Hollywood stories have never lacked ups and downs.  But it¡¯s different when it comes to Summit Entertainment. Sony, Disney, Universal, Warner Brothers, and Paramount are all big companies that have been around for decades, but Summit Entertainment is a small company that has only emerged in the past three or four years.  In people¡¯s minds, the name Summit Entertainment did not exist in Hollywood a few years ago.  But this is the company that acquired Marvel Comics for US$4.1 billion in 2009 and became the box office champion in North America and the world in 2010.  In 2011, it announced the acquisition of MGM, and now it plans to swallow up Lucasfilm.  It¡¯s like the waiter serving tea and water at a cocktail party suddenly took off his apron and said he was a certain tycoon. The contrast was too great.  Even if we look back, Summit Entertainment¡¯s parent company, Dream Chaser Entertainment Group, was only a company established in 2005, and its development time was too short.  It is this contrast that attracts attention.  The level of attention is almost comparable to that of a presidential election.  Shao Shuaijun, who was preparing to finish filming "Nightwatcher: Reflection" in the past few days, had to postpone the crew for another day to rush to Santa Monica to attend this press conference.  He is the big boss behind Summit Entertainment, and his presence can reflect the importance he attaches to George Lucas and Lucasfilm.  The press conference was held at 10 o'clock in the 18-story building of Summit Entertainment. Originally, Shao Shuaijun thought that Lionsgate Pictures would be the first to move in, but he didn't expect that it might be Lucasfilm.  Shao Shuaijun arrived early and went to the lounge to meet George Lucas.  As a legendary director, George Lucas single-handedly created the glory of "Star Wars". However, starting in 2005, he announced his retirement and would no longer direct movies, turning to behind-the-scenes creation.  Because George Lucas does not often attend public events, Shao Shuaijun is also a low-key figure, and the two have not yet met in a formal event.  "Mr. Lucas, I'm glad to meet you. I grew up watching your movie "Star Wars" and I'm very excited to meet you in person." Shao Shuaijun held Lucas's hand and shook it vigorously.  .  "Haha, I am also honored to be able to grow up with a great director." Lucas was still very handsome when he was young, with a beard and very charming.  Now he is old, his hair and beard are gray, his face has become fatter, he wears glasses, and he looks much kinder.  "I never expected that I would be able to work with you one day." "Me too. I have been working with the old guys in Hollywood for a long time, and I have been faced with the smell of decay all day long. I also want to change my taste." Lu  Cass said a little tiredly.  This time, Summit Entertainment was able to successfully acquire Lucasfilm. In addition to providing sufficient money, it also allowed Lucas to invest in Summit Entertainment.  The big reason is that Lucas intends to retire completely. After Lucas divorced his ex-wife in 1983, he has been living a single life. Since he had no children, he adopted two children.  ¡°Four years ago, after thirty years of single life, George Lucas finally met his true love, Melody Hobson, chairman of DreamWorks Animation.  In his later years, Lucas cherished this relationship very much, so he decided to give up the tedious business and focus on love.  After Summit Entertainment proposed the acquisition, Lucas simply agreed.  With respect for the legendary figure, Shao Shuaijun chatted with Lucas about his proud work "Star Wars".  There are a total of six movies in the "Star Wars" series, namely "Star Wars: A New Hope" in 1977, "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" in 1980, "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" in 1983, and "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" in 1995.  ¡¶?The Phantom Menace, 2002's Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and 2005's Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, as well as an animated film called The Clone Wars.  ¡·.  In addition to movies and animations, Lucasfilm has also launched dozens of "Star Wars" series of games.  So far, the "Star Wars" series has earned US$4.4 billion in box office, US$3.8 billion in DVD and other post-theater media revenue, and its derivative revenue has reached a huge US$20 billion. It can be said that it has earned all the limelight.  The Star Wars brand alone is worth $1 billion!  In addition to the "Star Wars" series, Lucas has also produced four movies in the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" series and other movies.  "I think "Star Wars" has been silent for too long. Although there have been derivatives such as animations and games, it has been five years since the last movie. Does Mr. Lucas still plan to continue this series?  ?" Shao Shuaijun asked.  Lucas smiled: "Shao, call me George. I have conceived the follow-up to "Star Wars" and I really hope to continue to launch it. I already have the concept and creativity of the new trilogy. After the acquisition, if you  If you like, I can serve as the art consultant for the new trilogy. "That's great. I like "Star Wars" very much. I will actively promote the filming of the new trilogy." I am preparing to talk about the new trilogy!  After a while, Mitchell came over personally to inform the two of them that they were going to a press conference.  The old man and the young man put aside the topic and walked towards the hall talking and laughing.  When we arrived at the press conference, it was really crowded. Reporters from all over Hollywood were here.  Reporters from all over the world also came, financial reporters from Wall Street also came, and Chinese media also came as if in a group.  The scale is so large that it is rare in the world.  The press conference was hosted by Mitchell himself, and it was nothing more than an introduction to the specific circumstances of Summit Entertainment¡¯s acquisition of Lucasfilm, as well as its motivations and future plans.  When it came to the media question session, reporters immediately started bombarding them with questions: "Mr. Lucas, what made you agree to this acquisition plan?" Lucas replied: "I wanted to retire a few years ago.  A life away from the film industry, without having to worry about the company. I really want to put my company under a big company that can protect it. Summit Entertainment is such a company with a brilliant future.  I feel relieved to leave it to them." "Mr. Shao, why did Summit Entertainment want to acquire Lucasfilm? Is it the company's decision or your proposal?" Shao Shuaijun replied: "It was the company's decision and my proposal.  What Summit Entertainment desires is that we want to create a superhero movie, which requires very complex special effects technology. With the support of ILM, it will be easier. At the same time, I can see traces of Star Wars everywhere I go in the United States, so I thought.  , maybe we should buy it and let the Star Wars movie legend continue!" "Mr. Shao means that the Star Wars series will be restarted?" "Why not, I was talking to Luca just now!  Mr. Lucas talked about this. We all believe that Star Wars only has six movies, which is too few. We need to make seven, eight, or nine movies to make Star Wars an enduring brand.  "My happiest thing over the past 35 years has been allowing generations of children to enjoy Star Wars," Lucas said.  As a generation of filmmakers, I have always believed that the Star Wars franchise will live on forever, and it is important that the franchise evolves in my lifetime with Kathleen Kennedy leading Lucasfilm.  In this new home, "Star Wars" will continue to be full of vitality and more prosperous. The brilliant prospects of Summit Entertainment will give Lucasfilm more opportunities to develop in the future, entering the United States, entering China, and entering the world.  "Kathleen Kennedy is the original co-chairman of Lucasfilm. After George Lucas sold Lucasfilm and became a shareholder of Summit Entertainment, he will no longer hold any position.  In terms of acquisition requirements, Summit Entertainment agreed that Kathleen Kennedy would be promoted to president of Lucasfilm and join the ranks of top executives.  When answering reporters, Mitchell Bruce said enthusiastically: "Lucasfilm has fully demonstrated George Lucas' extraordinary creativity, enthusiasm and visual imagination. This transaction will bring world-class creative products,  The greatest family entertainment series in history, under the vigorous and vigorous development of Summit Entertainment, across multiple platforms in Asia and the Americas, the value and effect of both are maximized. "A reporter asked: "Acquisition of Lucasfilm!  Finally, does Summit Entertainment have any bigger plans?¡± Mitchell replied: ¡°We will do our best to tackle the problem in the next step.We are currently in further discussions with Sony regarding the merger and acquisition plan for MGM. We will work together to make MGM shine and regain its former glory!  " At the end of the press conference, standing in front of a huge Star Wars poster, Shao Shuaijun was in the middle, Lucas was on the left, and Mitchell was on the right. The three of them were together. Click, click! The flash faithfully recorded this historical moment,  And spread to all over the world "This is the "Star Wars" handover ceremony!  "(To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)
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