Chapter 323 Ellen Page's Gift

How did Google develop in the past? Who invested in those two relatively poor students at first, and how many shares they got from it, Duke has no idea. After all, even in an era when the Internet was developed enough to change the world , Except for a very few people who are interested, most people who are idle and have nothing to check these things.

For Google, Duke knew that it was later one of the largest Internet companies in the world.

Duke can't remember exactly whether the Page and Sergey that Tina Fey negotiated with David were the founders of Google, but with only the small number of $2 million, they got it. Thirty percent of the shares, this kind of risk is completely worth trying, even if the future financing shares will inevitably be diluted, as long as it is really Google, it is a sure-fire business.

Besides, according to the agreement signed by both parties, he can continue to invest in the future.

The company name has been determined, and the two founders have already thought about it.

Under the umbrella on the beach, Tina Fey, who had just flown from Los Angeles to Wellington, lay on a beach chair next to Duke, briefly introduced the negotiation process, and said, The name is Google.

Hearing the name, Duke nodded, and it seemed that he should have made no mistake.

Tina Fey turned to look at Duke. You look tired.

The work of the two crews has accumulated a few days ago, and it is a bit busy.

Lying on the beach chair, Duke tried his best to relax and didn't think about his work on The Lord of the Rings, The movie has been closed, so I'll rest for a few days. Now that you're back, I can take it easy.

On the surface, she rolled her eyes, but Tina Fey actually had a hint of joy when a big director who was famous all over Hollywood and even the world thought she was important. That means she is really important.

The plane was late again when it came over? Duke asked.

Tina Fei said helplessly, It's the same way for flights all over the world.

After thinking for a while, Duke turned his head and looked at Tina Fey, Let Nancy or David. Find a suitable business jet manufacturer to place the order.

Duke has been flying around a lot in recent years, and he lives in Los Angeles and his mother lives in New York. It is undoubtedly much more convenient to have a business jet. With his current net worth and the speed of making money, it is just a trivial matter to keep a business jet. .

After saying a few words about the business jet, Tina Fey turned the topic back to the movie. The Matrix is ​​off the global market, and Jeff Robinoff wants to know when the sequel will be ready.

You go back and inform Warners that the editorial team at Duke Studios is writing the script for the sequel.

Regarding the sequel to The Matrix, Duke has long thought about it, After the filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Zach will move to the Matrix sequel.

A huge magical epic like The Lord of the Rings needs too many shots, and Duke needs an experienced assistant director with a similar style to himself. More than just preparation, Duke will set up a camera crew for Zach Snyder and Anna Prinz each during the shoot. The two will take on quite a bit of filming work.

Hi, Tina. Hi, Duke.

The party on the beach continued when Liam Neeson came over. You guys are quiet here.

Tina Fey greeted Liam Neeson, took off a long white T-shirt she was wearing, and said to Duke, I'll go for a swim in the ocean.

Tina Fey knew exactly what to do when she was with Duke for so long.

Sit whatever you want, Liam.

Duke pointed to the white plastic chair next to him, propped up the beach chair a bit, turned to that side, took out a can of beer from the bucket beside the table, handed it to him, and asked, Didn't participate in the carnival? Anything?

At my age, I like a quieter environment.

Opening the beer, Liam Neeson took a sip. It's nothing important. I heard that The Matrix was released. I wanted to come over and congratulate you.

Duke took another can of beer, moved over a plastic chair, and sat across from Liam Neeson. You don't have to be so polite.

It's not polite. Liam Neeson laughed. It's envy. This year's North American and global box office champions are yours again.

Speaking of which, Liam Neeson is indeed a little emotional. The North American box office of The Matrix was 327.58 million US dollars and the global box office was 665.87 million US dollars, both breaking the North American and global box office of the R-rated film originally maintained by Duke. For the record, now that the end of the year is approaching, all the major productions that should be released have already been released, and The Matrix must be the annual box office champion in North America and the world.

You're not yet thirty, Duke.

Looking at this, Liam Neeson touched Duke's beer can, took a sip, and said, Has won three annual box office titles.

Independence Day in 1994, Saving Private Ryan in 1995, and this year's The Matrix, these three annual box office champions may seem small, but Liam Neeson still finds it scary, because The young director opposite has only had six films in total!

If he remembers correctly, the other three Speed ​​of Life and Death, Brave Island and Chicago have all entered the top ten of the North American annual box office list!

How many directors in Hollywood can do that?

Liam Neeson came here for a very clear purpose, just to show his favor. Not long after he left, another main actor also came over.

Gerald Butler's performance in filming was generally good, and Duke also decided to keep him in his own movie. Because Sean Bean finally rejected the role of Boromir due to scheduling problems, Gerard Butler After a short vacation, Le will join the training ranks of the Lord of the Rings expedition.

Duke, I just want to express my gratitude. Gerard Butler didn't say much, just left a sentence, Thank you for giving me these two opportunities, as long as you need in the future...

He made a phone call gesture, then smiled and left.

Hi, Duke.

A little girl with a balloon came over.

Hi, Alan.

Looking at Ellen Page, Duke rubbed his forehead lightly, and the little girl came over and suddenly put her hand in front of him, I gave it to you.

For me? Duke stretched out his hand and asked curiously, What?

You gave me a lot of direction and help while filming.

The little girl tilted her head and said very seriously, So I want to give you a gift that I prepared myself.

During the conversation, she put a small shell of about one inch into Duke's hand, This is what my mother took me to the beach to find. I asked the prop teacher from the Lord of the Rings crew, and they made it together with me. It looks beautiful now, isn't it?

thanks.

Duke picked up the shell and put it in the sun. The shell was colorful, smooth and bright, obviously after the most basic treatment, It's very beautiful, I like your gift very much.

Keep it safe. Ellen Page urged.

I will definitely treasure it. Duke nodded solemnly.

Ellen Page smiled sweetly and waved to Duke, Then I'll go to the beach to play, bye, Duke.

On the beach in the distance, there is a faint sound of high-pitched music, and the shutdown party of the crew will inevitably turn into a carnival party. If it is replaced by the previous energetic time, Duke will definitely go there, participate in the carnival, and at the same time find suitable beautiful women, to see if there is an opportunity for in-depth communication.

Perhaps it was because he spent too much energy shooting films while preparing for the Lord of the Rings trilogy twice in a row, or perhaps because he got older again, his mood gradually changed, and Duke just wanted to stay quiet. Here, take a good rest, the farther away from those hustle and bustle the better.

He was really tired.

Putting on a pair of black sunglasses and lying back on the beach chair, Duke slowly closed his eyes, not thinking about the temptation of Hollywood fame and fortune, not thinking about the attractive beauties, not thinking about the work that has been completed and will continue, just Let your mind drift with the breeze blowing from the sea, to the blue sky, to the white clouds, to your home in New York...

Duke fell asleep, dreaming about going home.

Stepping on the soft sand, Tina Fey walked back under the sun umbrella, first looked at Duke who was still with his sunglasses stuck in his eyes, then heard a slight snoring sound, couldn't help laughing, and walked to the place where the basket was placed in the back , found a thin blanket and put it over Duke.

Wiping off the water droplets from her long hair, Tina Fey wrapped another blanket, lay down on her beach chair, clipped on a pair of sunglasses, looked at her watch, tilted her head, and closed her eyes.

In the middle of the afternoon, Duke was woken up by Tina Fey. He shook his drowsy head, took the wet towel handed by Tina Fey and wiped his face, and then he felt awake. .

Tina, give me the satellite phone.

To get a satellite phone, Duke directly dialed the number in New York. Like most of the time, the person who answered the phone was not his mother, but one of her assistants. Duke said a few words to her briefly, confirming that his mother was during Christmas. After the trip, hung up the phone.

Looking at the carnival party that was still going on over there, Duke still couldn't show any interest, stood up and put on his T-shirt and a pair of beach shoes.

Let's go back, he said to Tina Fey.

There will naturally be someone to clean up here. Tina Fey picked up her bag and followed Duke, who was carrying his backpack, to the parking lot outside the beach.

Duke said to Tina Fey as he walked, I need to take a long vacation and inform Charles that he and Zach will be in charge of the work on The Lord of the Rings for the time being. If there is something important, please contact me by video call.

Walking to the car, Duke opened the passenger's door, I'm a little tired, Tina, you drive.

The car pulled up to the main road, and Duke said again, I'm going to spend Christmas and New Years in New York, and tell Mike Dawson that the post-editing of 100,000 Hot Shots will be after New Years. (To be continued ~^~)

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