Chapter 1606 A Big Star Who Is Not Doing His Job Properly

Why did Baker Lee say that?

Because the production cost of computers is quite low.

Calculated based on the shipment of 500,000 computers per year, the cost of all parts, chips, labor costs, and tax costs added together, the cost of a Kirin computer is US$1,600.

Even with the addition of Microsoft's Windows system, due to the agreement between Bill Gates and Yin Jun, when sales of 200,000 to 500,000 units are made, the price of a Windows system is only US$400.

Less than half the market price.

Therefore, if the cost price of 2,000 US dollars is sold to 2,999, it is basically a 30% net profit!

In the initial stage of an industry, prices are such huge profits!

According to the calculations of Kirin Computer Company, the cost prices of other computer companies should be similar. Microsoft also provides them with preferential prices for Windows systems. The cost difference between them is basically a small difference of 100-300.

Therefore, everyone can call it a huge profit.

For the full reservation of 100,000 units, because Citibank received such a large business, the interest payment was actually paid by them themselves and had nothing to do with Kirin Computer.

The US$300 million in order payment received by Kirin Computer can be directly used to pay for various expenses and carry out intense production activities.

Because it was only shipped in May, but now in March, the factory in the suburbs of Los Angeles has gradually completed the run-in and officially started production.

The computers now displayed in various stores are the first batch of mass-produced machines that have passed the inspection.

Although there are some small problems like this, but overall, it is still in good condition.

Feedback came back, and after various optimizations and adjustments, the second batch of mass production machines was also put into production.

The most important factor why Kirin Computer Company was able to impress so many parts manufacturers and HP and Compaq to provide them with motherboards was Yin Jun’s promise that from the first day of cooperation, Kirin Computer Company Not a penny in arrears on payment.

As long as the goods arrive at the Kirin Computer Factory's warehouse, the payment will definitely be settled within a week.

This is a great temptation for those suppliers.

For orders from these large companies, although profits can be guaranteed, the payment collection cycle is a bit long, and sometimes the accounts are settled only once every six months.

The interest costs in the process are borne by the manufacturer, which in turn reduces the profit.

Cash on delivery like Kirin Computer Company's has reduced the financial pressure on manufacturers, allowing them to continue production and increase profits, which is a great thing.

Therefore, even though IBM put so much pressure on them, these companies decided to cooperate with Kirin Computer Company.

However, due to the high initial investment, Kirin Computer Company was unable to use its profits to support the head office within a year and a half.

But if Kirin Computer Company develops well, in two or three years, it will become another cash cow of Kirin Group, with very considerable profits.

Of course, I am talking about Kirin Computer Company in North America.

The Xiangjiang Kirin Computer Factory will produce more machines on a larger scale.

It mainly caters to the Asian market. By the way, when the demand for computers in Europe increases in the future, the Xiangjiang factory will also bear more shipments.

After all, labor here in Xiangjiang is very cheap, and shipping from here is much more cost-effective than shipping from the United States.

However, whether the Hong Kong Kirin Computer Factory is built or not still depends on when the Hong Kong government approves the Lantau Island Development Plan.

Otherwise, many things Yin Jun and Youde said would lose their effect.

Yoder also understands this, so he is actively convening discussions with his men in order to get a result that everyone can be happy with.

There are naturally many benefits to having a large entertainment group.

In addition to being able to compete head-on with giants like IBM, there are also many media promotion resources.

For example, in the advertising that started in March, Kirin Computer Company was able to negotiate endorsement contracts with several American superstars.

There is the superstar Stallone who became famous all over the world through "First Blood" and "Rocky".

There is also Schwarzenegger who established his superstar status with just one "Terminator".

There is also Lin Qingxia, who has been nominated for Oscars for two consecutive movies and has thousands of comic fans.

And because of "Top Gun", Fei Xiang became the number one pretty boy in the United States.

There is also Teresa Deng, the queen of the first day in the world.

You can imagine what a shocking scene it was for such five big stars to appear in a Kirin Computer advertisement.

They were already very popular in the United States at this time, with countless fans. This fan effect was quickly reflected, with nearly 40,000 units booked in less than 20 days.

In the future, when the advertising effect becomes greater and greater, people in need will gradually join in. I believe that 100,000 units will not be a problem.

As long as it is famous in the United States, these advertisements can also be placed in Europe, and selling computers will be more effective with half the effort.

Because the five big stars are not only famous in the United States!

Speaking of these big stars, the one who is the most unfettered is naturally Fei Xiang.

The second day after Yin Jun came to the United States, he ran to Teresa Deng's villa and told Yin Jun his next plan seriously.

"What?"

Yin Jun thought he heard wrongly.

"At the beginning of next year, there will be a large-scale opera in the UK - "Hamlet" that will begin rehearsals, and I will be asked to play the role of Prince Hamlet." Fei Xiang said excitedly, "I have already agreed. This time they will perform all over the world. They are all on tour, there are more than 60 shows!”

The young man couldn't help but slap himself on the forehead, "Axiang, don't you know that Bruckheimer has arranged at least two movies for you in the next three years? If you leave like this, what will happen over there?"

"But this is my hobby!" Fei Xiang also scratched his head, "I was asked to film "Top Gun" before, didn't I do it? I will be filming "Resident Evil" soon, and I will film it until the end of the year. ah!"

"you……"

Yin Jun was so angry that he didn't even want to speak.

I think you are a person who is so blessed that you don’t know how to be blessed.

With the blessing of "Top Gun", as long as you follow the steps and shoot a few more action movies, you are guaranteed to become the new generation of Hollywood's most popular star, and completely establish your status as a first-class star.

At the same time, the film production company can also receive a lot of praise, make a lot of money, and gain both fame and fortune.

This is what Bruckheimer planned, so he actively looked for good scripts for Fei Xiang and prepared to continue his efforts and go further.

If he knew that Fei Xiang had such a lazy character, I really don't know how angry he would be.

Bruckheimer signed a five-year production contract with Qilin Culture in 1981 for a total of six films.

Now a total of 3 films have been completed - two "Beverly Hills Cop" and one "Top Gun".

Now half of the contract remains.

During this period, with Yin Jun's consent, he established a production company of his own and made several films. He made a small profit and none of them suffered losses.

But what really made him famous in Hollywood was the three films produced by United Artists Film Company.

If he makes three more movies like this, Bruckheimer will become a legitimate gold medal producer, and he will get more resources to make movies by himself.

Whether it is casting, raising funds, or releasing films, there will be advantages.

What Bruckheimer values ​​most now are the two stars Eddie Murphy and Fei Xiang.

Eddie Murphy is now the leading black actor in Hollywood. He is young and has great box office appeal. This year he also received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for "Untouchable", making him a proper first-class star.

But Eddie Murphy's audience is still a little narrow.

In this day and age, there are still many people who don’t like black people to play the leading role.

The most powerful one is Fei Xiang.

Fei Xiang's height, face, and figure are as perfect as an ancient Roman statue. I don't know how many men and women screamed and admired him.

So far, the clothes, shoes, haircut, etc. that Fei Xiang wears are all imitated and purchased by people.

The Navy's recruitment posters used the portrait of Fei Xiang in military uniform. As a result, these portraits often disappeared within a day after being posted. The Navy printed more than 7 million copies, but there were still only a few left. They were all used by young people. People pulled them off and kept them in their bedrooms.

And because Fei Xiang is a Chinese-American mixed race, he is not only popular in the United States, but also has natural fusion in Asia. Therefore, his "Top Gun" also sold very well in Asia, and he impressed a lot of people!

With such appeal, it is only natural that Fei Xiang's next movie will be a hit.

As a result, now he came to say that after "Resident Evil", he no longer wanted to act in movies and wanted to star in a play in the UK.

Rehearsals for "Hamlet" will start next year, so Feixiang will have to go to rehearsals at least in January.

In addition to the more than 60 tour performances, at least more than a year has passed, which means that Fei Xiang has almost wasted two years.

But Fei Xiang still has some brains.

He didn't go to tell Bruckheimer directly, but went here to talk to Yin Jun first, otherwise Bruckheimer would never cooperate with him again in his life.

Moreover, Fei Xiang's reputation was ruined.

You have just become famous and put on airs like this, and you don’t know how to measure yourself. Which producer or production company would like an actor like you?

Even if he has the support of "Speed", "Top Gun" and "Resident Evil", he can't make waves at all.

How awesome was Mel Gibson back then?

He has won Oscars for best actor and best director, but as long as he offends people he shouldn't offend, hasn't he been suppressed to the point where he has no temper at all within ten years?

Fei Xiang can't compare to him. How can he have the capital to do something that he doesn't want to do?

"I see what you mean. Are you planning to convince me, and then you can tell Bruckheimer that I agree with you to go?" Yin Jun looked at his apologetic face, feeling a little funny and angry at the same time.

Fei Xiang smiled shyly but did not dare to speak, and then quietly gave Deng Lijun a pleading look.

Sister Tianhou also nodded slightly to him, looking confident.

Yin Jun also saw the little moves between them.

Fei Xiang and Deng Lijun have a very good relationship, just like siblings.

Both of them are from Baodao, and they have a natural feeling of closeness.

When Fei Xiang was in the United States in the past two years, he often came to visit his idol and discuss some singing matters.

Teresa Teng is also a little interested in Broadway. She often learns about the trends there from him, and occasionally goes to watch classic repertoire.

As soon as Yin Jun arrived at Deng Lijun's place, Fei Xiang came over and said that the queen's sister did not report to him, and Yin Jun would not believe it even if he beat him to death.

And seeing how Deng Lijun asked him to talk about it, Yin Jun also knew that Deng Lijun actually agreed with his idea.

no way.

Sister Tianhou herself is an out-and-out literary youth!