Chapter 639 Sony Group
"Los Angeles Entertainment News" issued an article: "Weta Digital is a company with the world's top special effects technology. Its scale is currently slightly inferior to that of Industrial Light and Magic, but it is superior in motion capture technology."
"California Entertainment News" issued an article: "Mr. Zucker Wald is undoubtedly an investor with outstanding vision! Since the release of the movie "The Lord of the Rings", the movie has been praised by fans, and the level of special effects is also very high. Recognized and acclaimed.”
"In the days since the film was released, the valuation of Weta Digital Effects has reached $140 million, and the overall valuation has nearly tripled."
"It shows how excellent Mr. Wald's investment vision is."
LA Entertainment News?
"California Entertainment"?
Well, the two of them are hard-core dog legs under Zhu Ke's command. As long as there is a little thing involving Zu Ke, they can make a big fuss.
Lick the dog, lick the dog, lick to the end... everything!
American media colleagues, when they saw the touts of these two newspapers, almost died of disgust.
"It's too greedy, and there is no bottom line!"
These words come from the mouth of "Time" editor-in-chief Anderson.
Viacom Group.
As the controller of Paramount Pictures, one of the six major Hollywood studios, Redstone is very angry today!
"Damn!"
"It turned out that the old thing was brought up again!"
"Yes, I was a little stingy at the beginning, and I was reluctant to spend a lot of money, so I missed the opportunity to acquire Weta Digital, and was picked up by that guy from Zucker Wald and News Corp..."
"However, who can know that the "Lord of the Rings" movie is really a blast, and the special effects level is such a high discount?"
Redstone shattered two coffee cups, and was relieved just now.
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 another successful movie, then we can also make it. Another 'Vita Digital'."
Redstone pondered for a moment...
Going to create another "Weta Digital" yourself?
"no,
I reject! "Leishidong said coldly.
"why?"
Daughter Sally hurriedly asked: "Father, I know it will cost a lot of money, but if we don't plan to build a professional special effects company now, then we can only use Weta Digital and Industrial Light and Magic in the future, which will cost us more. A lot of money, I think..."
boom! ! !
Lei Shidong suddenly slapped the table and made a loud noise, directly interrupting his daughter Sally's words.
Spending 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 Zucker is very stingy, but in comparison, Redstone is even more stingy.
"Sally!"
"How dare you question my decision?"
"Are you going to learn from your mother and your brothers and reject me again and again? I tell you, as long as I'm not dead, no one can make a decision for me!"
At this moment, Lei Shidong's furious appearance looked like an old male lion.
Wife, son, daughter, nephew, nephew...
The relatives of the entire Redstone family, for the sake of money, often go to court with Redstone every year.
Being stingy to the extent of Redstone is absolutely extremely rare.
......
December 23.
Christmas Eve.
As of this day, the film "The Lord of the Rings" produced and distributed by New Line Pictures has achieved a North American box office of more than 78 million US dollars.
The box office is so high that it tops the entire Christmas season.
On this day, New Line Pictures held a small celebration banquet. Well, this is a prelude to the official celebration banquet.
Zucker, as one of New Line Cinema's partners, of course accepted the invitation.
"Hi, Zucker!"
Zhu Ke, who had just entered the hotel, was warmly welcomed.
Bearded director Peter Jackson, as soon as he saw Zucker, he immediately stepped forward and hugged Zucker, his face was full of smiles, the kind that could not be concealed.
With the "Lord of the Rings" movie, how can he not be excited? !
Zhu Ke congratulated: "Peter, you are really popular now. Good guy, I turn on the TV these days, whether it is the WB TV network or the NBC TV network, I can see your interview video. Well, I guess they The notification fee for you is quite a lot."
"It's not much, it's just a small profit at most."
Peter Jackson wouldn't admit it anyway.
Zucker pouted and said, "Just fool me. I'm the boss of the WB TV network. The WB TV network invites you to participate in the talk show. How much is the notification fee for you, can I not know?"
When you're not famous, as a director, and you want to promote your film, it definitely costs a lot of money. Of course, this money will be paid by the production company and the distributor;
However......
When you become famous and there is a movie being shown, the major TV stations and media will follow you very much, and the notice fee is also indispensable;
Like - Peter Jackson right now!
In just a few days, the announcement fee and interview fee given by the TV station and the media alone exceeded 1 million US dollars.
To put it bluntly, the money is almost more than Peter Jackson's salary for directing "The Lord of the Rings 1". Well, not including the director's box office bonus.
Thinking of this, Zu Ke couldn't help reminding: "Peter, New Line Pictures' deduction and delay in dividends have not happened once or twice, you have to be careful."
As the majority shareholder of Weta Digital, Zucker felt compelled to remind him.
"No way?"
Peter Jackson said in astonishment: "Shay still expects me to continue to direct "The Lord of the Rings 2" and "The Lord of the Rings 3", he dares to deduct my dividends?!"
Zucker shrugged his shoulders: "Believe it or not, you should be careful anyway."
Good words are hard to persuade to change the ghost!
Seeing Peter Jackson's perfunctory state, Zucker didn't say much at the moment. Anyway, there were times when he regretted it.
"Good evening, Mr. Wald~"
At this time, a middle-aged man with an Asian appearance walked up to Zu Ke, gave Zu Ke a deep bow, and said, "Mr. Wald, let me introduce myself. Sony Group."
Sony~
Zhu Ke raised his eyebrows: "What advice does Mr. Chuanmu have?"
Chuanmu Yize immediately said enthusiastically: "I don't dare to give advice, I just want to make friends with you."
......
after awhile.
"Zuck, is that Japanese from Sony looking for you too?"
Peter Jackson asked
Hearing this, Zucker nodded.
Peter Jackson lowered his voice and said, "I've been watching him for a while. Not only did he get to know you, but he didn't miss the chance to get acquainted with the prominent film company bosses and executives present. I didn't know he wanted to What, but it must have something to do with the Sony Group."
Zucker nodded solemnly.
At the same time, Zu Ke also had guesses in his heart.
really......
On the third day after Christmas, Kazuzawa Kazawa took the initiative to visit Zhu Ke.
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