Chapter 2363: Mixed Feelings

Feng Yiping opened a window, and the soft autumn rain drifted in with the cold wind. Hastings looked at him with some confusion, "Feng?"

"It's okay, you continue," Feng Yiping sat back.

"Okay," Hastings continued to talk about the issue they were talking about before, which was the first movie produced by Netflix and the "Long Way Home" that had been waiting for a long time.

"... Considering the current market preferences, we focus our promotion on word-of-mouth. We have used all the connections we can to ensure that after the film is released, there will be many well-known reviewers who will give it a thumbs up. Out of praise,”

The preference Hastings mentioned naturally refers to the audience's love for thrilling and exciting films like Iron Man or Pirates of the Caribbean.

Of course some people will also like movies like "The Long Road Home", but you can't expect such a warm movie to have the same box office performance as a movie like Iron Man.

"Also taking into account the market's preference, we have arranged several promotional activities in Europe and have coordinated the time with Ang Lee, Kidman and other actors,"

On the contrary, this type of film may perform better at the box office in European theaters than in the United States.

Perhaps it is really because of the difference in cultural background. In Europe, especially France, among the movies with the best box office, there are many heartwarming literary and artistic films like "The Long Road Home".

In the same way, films like this can easily get favorable reviews at European film festivals.

"I think this arrangement is appropriate, and I will ask other companies, including NEXTDOOR, Facebook, and YouTube, to fully cooperate,"

Although I don’t have high hopes for the box office of this film, naturally more would be better.

"Regarding "Inception," Nolan has now had time to start preparations. He will discuss related plans with us next week. I hope that the filming can be started as early as the year before," Hastings said about another project. movie.

"Well," Feng Yiping originally wanted to say that this time, let his special effects company be the main force, but after thinking about some scenes in Inception, he felt that he might still have to give his special effects company more time to grow.

"Pay attention to cost control. I have already mentioned to Nolan that the production of some large-scale props and the shooting of some scenes can be arranged in China where the cost is relatively lower. Please remember this,"

In China, Chen Tao and others are working hard at this time, hoping to operate this movie as a co-production, so that the domestic box office revenue can be greatly increased.

Although there is some progress at present, it is not too clear yet.

If more scenes could be filmed and produced in China, it would naturally make Chen Tao's job easier.

"Okay, I will clarify this aspect with Nolan when we discuss the shooting plan,"

"Next, is our first homemade drama..."

Feng Yiping stood up and said, "You don't need to report this to me. I believe you can handle it well."

"But given that this is the first time that Netflix has fully implemented such a project, I think you may have to spend more time and energy on organizing, coordinating, and checking than other people on the team,"

Although Netflix has already made a movie, a lot of the work for that movie was completed by Ang Lee's team. Of course, Feng Yiping also completed a very important job - the script and finding a good actor for the movie. Director, and an actor as powerful as Kidman.

As for Netflix's next self-produced drama, they will be mainly responsible for everything from script to director to actors, as well as all work related to shooting. This is still a challenge for them.

"Don't worry Feng, we will definitely produce a masterpiece," people like Hastings obviously like such challenges.

Feng Yiping felt that Hastings was not nervous at all, but was looking forward to it.

This is actually not difficult to understand. As the person who founded Netflix, he should indeed be happy about this situation.

This means that Netflix has truly entered a new field and is therefore once again a big step ahead of its peers.

"At the same time, don't forget to cultivate our own propaganda power," he said, mentioning his current weakest link in the film and television field.

"I also don't like to entrust such important work to others," Hastings said. "I will maintain close communication and cooperation with Marvel, even if this situation is changed," Hastings said.

Feng Yiping nodded, "I look forward to that day coming soon,"

"Feng, then, goodbye,"

"Goodbye," Feng Yiping held his hand and shook it a few times. "If you have any questions, just call me."

After seeing off Hastings, Feng Yiping stood in front of the open window for a while. The cool breeze and drizzle made him sober again.

Work is very busy these days, but related progress is also very smooth. Following Intel, Nvidia and Texas Instruments have also successfully joined the alliance.

But the easiest one was Motorola. Almost as soon as they were introduced, they couldn't wait to join in, and they immediately asked about the status of Android.

When it comes to Apple releasing the iPhone, Motorola should be the one that shocked the most among all mobile phone manufacturers.

Because Apple had previously cooperated with Motorola in mobile phone manufacturing. Of course, the results of that cooperation were average, but as soon as the iPhone was launched, Motorola immediately realized that Apple's previous cooperation with them was just stealing skills. In other words, they had a lot of credit for the launch of the iPhone, but it was obvious that not only did they not enjoy the relevant benefits, but their lives became more difficult because of the release of the iPhone.

Before, only Nokia was suppressing it, and now Apple has joined.

Motorola's resentment can be imagined.

Therefore, they are most eager to push away the two guys who are suppressing them as soon as possible.

Especially when they knew that Android had no intention of pulling Nokia into this alliance, they were immediately relieved.

Of course, they also knew that even if Android wanted to pull Nokia in, it would not be able to pull it in. A few years ago, when Motorola was also powerful, it would never join such an alliance.

As for now... I am no longer qualified to care about those things.

However, their request to provide the Android system as soon as possible has not been met, so of course they have to wait until Android is officially released before they can provide it to them.

Before Android is officially released, some preparations need to be completed.

"Yiping, it's Steve Jobs' call,"

"Pick it up,"

"Feng," Steve Jobs' voice sounded a little low, "these recent developments..."

"Wait a minute," Feng Yiping pressed the call button without waiting for Steve Jobs to object, and said to Wu Qian, "Please get Page and Brin in as well,"

"I just have something to say, and I want to tell everyone at once,"

Steve Jobs didn't say anything, and soon Page and Brin were pulled in.

"The current situation is very simple, it's just the calm before the storm," Feng Yiping repeated what he had said to Teacher Zhou to the three of them.

"We just have to wait, although it seems that we have to pay a few more months of premiums, in the future, they will pay us back several times or dozens of times,"

"Yes, this is the calm before the storm," this time, everyone highly agreed with his conclusion, and even Steve Jobs did not question it.

Brin said, "Feng, you read that report,"

"I want to say," Steve Jobs' voice sounded, still a little low, and Feng Yiping sat up straight.

"Is it the data released by the Bankruptcy Association?"

Feng Yiping relaxed.

"Yes," Brin replied.

"But..." Page had just said a word when Jobs said, "But this has nothing to do with us, right?"

Feng Yiping felt relieved when he heard that his voice was no longer as low as before.

When Jobs called, he was still worried whether he had heard the news, but fortunately he hadn't.

As for the report everyone was talking about, it should be the news that caused quite a stir yesterday.

The American Bankruptcy Association announced yesterday that the number of consumers who filed for bankruptcy in September increased by 23% year-on-year, nearly 69,000.

To be honest, this is really a topic that makes people feel uncomfortable. Many people have automatically ignored another piece of news that broke out yesterday. Nomura Securities, Japan's largest brokerage firm, lost $620 million last quarter due to subprime mortgages.

As for the news that Merrill Lynch's third-quarter loss of $7.9 billion, which was just disclosed today, Merrill Lynch's management may have to undergo major changes, and even the CEO may have to step down. Not only did no one sigh, but many people felt that they deserved it.

They should have lost more and closed down directly, and everyone from executives to ordinary employees would be unemployed.

"Yes, this has nothing to do with us," Brin repeated.

But everyone could hear that his mood at this time must be very complicated.

Feng Yiping thought that Jobs and Page should also feel the same at this time.

Because obviously, more Americans will file for bankruptcy next.

It should be said that Americans' consumption and savings concepts make them very vulnerable when resisting similar crises.

In China, although it is said that keeping money in the bank will always not outperform inflation, when facing similar difficulties, the savings in the passbook can play a significant role, and everyone can help each other.

But in the United States, even if many families have surpluses, they have mostly bought various stocks and securities. At this time, many of their investments have vanished, plus they have to pay mortgages, car loans and other bills...

Because most families are like this, it is difficult for relatives and friends to help each other.

Feng Yiping's mood is more complicated.

No matter how he feels about the United States, it is not a relaxing thing to think that more and more Americans will go bankrupt and many families will be on the streets.

In addition, he and Jobs are still good friends and partners at this time, but soon this situation may change...

"The key is that we can't solve such problems," Page said.

This is natural. In the face of such problems, any individual's power is too fragile.

"Okay, let's not talk about this, Feng, come back as soon as possible, and don't forget to promote our movie in China," Brin said.

"No problem,"

After ending the call, Feng Yiping lay in the chair for a long time, and then he closed the open window.

He felt a little cold.