Vol 2 Chapter 639: Sony Group
"Los Angeles Entertainment News" published an article: "Weta Digital is a company with the world's top special effects technology. Its scale is currently slightly inferior to Industrial Light & Magic, but it is particularly superior in motion capture technology."
"California Entertainment" published an article: "Mr. Zucker Wald is undoubtedly an investor with an outstanding vision! Since the movie "Lord of the Rings" was released, the film's reputation has been praised by fans, and the level of special effects is also Highly recognized and praised."
"A few days after the movie was released, the valuation of Weta Digital Special Effects Company has reached 140 million U.S. dollars, and the overall valuation has nearly tripled."
"It shows how outstanding Mr. Wald's investment vision is."
"Los Angeles Entertainment"?
"California Entertainment"?
Well, the two of them are really **** doglegs under Zhu Ke's command. As long as there is a little bit involving Zhu Ke, they can make a fuss.
Licking the dog, licking the dog, to the end...everything!
The American media colleagues, when they saw the flattery of these two newspapers, they almost didn't get disgusted.
"It's too greedy, and there is no bottom line!"
This remark comes from Anderson, the editor-in-chief of Time.
Viacom Group.
As the controller of Paramount Pictures, one of Hollywood's top six, Redstone is very angry today!
"Damn it!"
"Unexpectedly, the old thing is brought up again!"
"Yes, I was a little stingy at the beginning, and I was reluctant to spend money so that I missed the opportunity to acquire Weta Digital, which was missed by the guy Zhuke Wald and News Corp..."
"But, who knows that the "Lord of the Rings" movie has really exploded, and the special effects level is so high?"
Lei Shidong broke two coffee cups, only to lose his breath.
Daughter Sally frowned and said solemnly: "Father, the past is over. Our special effects department at Paramount Pictures is actually not bad. As long as we invest more money and have a successful movie, then we can also make it. Out another'Vita Digital'."
Lei Shidong pondered for a moment...
Start to create another "Vita Digital" by yourself?
"No, I refuse!" Lei Shidong said coldly.
"why?"
Daughter Shali hurriedly asked: "Father, I know this will cost a lot of money, but if we don’t start to build a professional special effects company now, we can only use Weta Digital and Industrial Light & Magic in the future, which will make us spend more. A lot of money, I think..."
boom! ! !
Lei Shidong stood up suddenly and made a loud noise, which directly interrupted his daughter Sally's words.
Spend a lot of money to build a special effects company...
This is not in line with Redstone's strategy!
It is rumored throughout Hollywood that Zhu Ke is stingy, but by contrast, Redstone is even more stingy.
"Sally!"
"You dare to question my decision?"
"Are you going to learn from your mother and your brothers and veto me again and again? I tell you, as long as I am not dead, no one can make a decision for me!"
At this moment, Lei Shidong looked very angry like an old lion.
Wife, son, daughter, nephew, nephew...
The entire Redstone family’s relatives, for money, often go to court with Redstone every year. This is what the rich Americans say after dinner.
It is extremely rare to be stingy to the extent of Lei Shidong.
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December 23.
Christmas Eve.
As of this day, the film "Lord of the Rings" produced and distributed by New Line Pictures has already achieved a North American box office record of more than 78 million US dollars.
The box office is so high that it tops the entire Christmas schedule.
On this day, New Line Pictures held a small celebration banquet. Well, this can be regarded as a prelude to the official celebration banquet.
As one of the partners of New Line Film, Zhu Ke certainly accepted the invitation.
"Hi, Zhuke!"
Zhuke, who had just entered the hotel, was warmly welcomed.
The bearded director Peter Jackson, as soon as he saw Zhuke, he immediately stepped forward and hugged Zhuke. There was a smile on his face, the kind that could not be concealed.
With the "Lord of the Rings" movie, he won a battle, how not excited? !
Zhu Ke respectfully said: "Peter, you are really hot now. Good guy, I turn on the TV these days, and I can see your interview videos on both the WB TV network and the NBC TV network. Well, I guess they I'll pay you a lot of fees for the announcement."
"Not much, not much, it's just a small profit at most."
Peter Jackson would not admit it anyway.
Zhu Ke curled his lips and said: "You can fool me. I am the boss of WB Television Network. WB Television Network invites you to participate in the talk show. How much announcement fee will I give you? May I know?"
When you are not well-known, as a director, you want to promote your movie, then it will definitely cost a lot of money. Of course, the money will be paid by the production company and the distributor;
however......
When you have achieved fame and a movie is being shown, the major TV stations and media will follow you very much, and the notice fee will be indispensable;
Just like-Peter Jackson right now!
In just a few days, the announcement and interview fees paid by TV stations and the media alone exceeded $1 million.
To put it bluntly, this sum of money is almost surpassing Peter Jackson’s pay for "Lord of the Rings 1". Well, it doesn't include the director's box office dividends.
Thinking of this, Zhu Ke couldn't help but reminded: "Peter, the deduction and delay of dividends by New Line Pictures have not happened once or twice. You have to pay attention."
As a major shareholder of Weta Digital, Zhu Ke felt it necessary to remind him.
"No way?"
Peter Jackson was shocked and said: "Shay still counts on me to continue to guide "Lord of the Rings 2" and "Lord of the Rings 3", he dare to deduct my dividends?!"
Zhuke shrugged his shoulders: "Believe it or not, anyway, keep your mind."
Good words are hard to persuade the dead ghost!
Looking at Peter Jackson's perfunctory state, Zhuke didn't say much at the moment, anyway he regretted it.
"Good evening, Mr. Wald~"
At this moment, a middle-aged man with Asian appearance walked up to Zhu Ke and bowed to Zhu Ke first. He said: "Mr. Wald, introduce yourself, I, Kazawa Kazawa, currently works at Sony Group."
Sony~
Zhu Ke raised his eyebrows: "What advice does Mr. Chuanmu have?"
Kazawa Kawaki immediately said enthusiastically: "I don't dare to teach you, I just want to make friends with you~www.wuxiaspot.com~ after a while.
"Zuke, the Japanese from Sony, is he looking for you too?"
Peter Jackson asked
Hearing this, Zhu Ke nodded.
Peter Jackson lowered his voice and said, "I paid attention to him for a while. Not only did he meet you, but he didn't miss the chance to meet the bosses and senior executives of the film company present. I didn't know what he wanted. What are you doing, but it must be related to the Sony Group."
Zhuke nodded solemnly.
At the same time, Zhu Ke also had speculation in his mind.
really......
On the third day after Christmas, Kazawa Kazawa took the initiative to visit Zhu Ke.
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