MTL - Tokyo Literature and Art Times-v2 Chapter 534 The showdown of the sci-fi kings!

   Chapter 534 The showdown of the king of science fiction!

   Put an American movie in Asia first.

   In the eyes of the executives of Twentieth Century Fox, this is an idiot move!

   And the person who made this move was the one who won the distribution rights of this movie with a high profile before.

  In Jacob's view, this is even more worthy of ridicule.

  Jacob, as a senior executive of Twentieth Century Fox, he felt that this matter was extremely stupid.

   That Takeshi Iwata doesn't look like a fool, but this time he really did something stupid.

   However, they have nothing to lose from Twentieth Century Fox anyway.

   At present, they have recovered a lot of costs.

   One hundred million.

   Real money.

   In addition, there is a part of the share.

   It can be said that there should be no problem in recovering the cost.

   Well, to say the least, the movie was a success.

   In fact, with today's big Hollywood companies, they are really afraid of losing money.

   Don’t think about making money first, think about not losing money first.

   Especially some big productions.

  The bigger the production, the bigger the investment, and the bigger the risk of losing money.

   Of course, big productions are definitely welcome in places like Hollywood.

   Big production, more money invested.

   So, at least one advantage?

   Balance the account.

   Money laundering.

   In short, many means can be used.

   This "Titanic" is a very, very good example.

   How does it work…

   This is of course a secret.

   Then, Iwata Takeshi doesn't seem to be an idiot.

   Will there be any problem with him doing this?

  Jacob is the guy on the board of 20th Century Fox who is more concerned about this issue.

  Others are very satisfied with the current situation.

   He was the only one who was worried.

  It's nothing, those guys still care about money, and they are more connected to Wall Street.

   In short, you are the one who really does big things.

   However, Jacob has some connections after all, so as far as Iwata Takeshi's approach is concerned, he intends to inquire from others.

who?

   "Hey Jacob, my old friend."

   "Ha, long time no see."

   "You two brothers have been getting along well recently."

"this…"

"Ha ha…"

  The Weinstein brothers, these two guys collaborated with Taketa Iwata.

  Jacob used to despise these two guys.

  The two of them are Disney's dogs.

   has a lot of business with us at 20th Century Fox.

   But, right now, it's nothing.

  The Weinstein brothers have been doing really well recently, they have done a lot of projects, especially Oscar-related.

   Let’s just say, I really made a lot of money.

   But, when Jacob mentioned Takeshi Iwata’s work on Titanic…

   "Hey, neither of us know what he thinks."

   "Yes, Iwata Takeshi, the Japanese, is indeed always unexpected."

   The two brothers would definitely say so.

  Jacob of course also understands that his position is more embarrassing than Takeshi Iwata.

   So, you have to come up with some benefits.

   "We have some films to shoot next, and the two are very capable producers."

   As soon as these words came out, the Weinstein brothers were of course excited.

   These two guys are unprofitable goods.

   "That would be great."

   "It's too generous."

   "Then, the situation of Takeshi Iwata..."

   "Oh, this, that's easy too, Bob, tell me."

   "Well, it's actually very simple. Iwata took advantage of his influence in Asia. He not only released "Titanic" first in Japan, but also released the film vigorously throughout China."

"what?"

  Jacob originally thought that what he heard was a little different from what this brother Bob said.

   But, Bob can't stop here.

   After all, in the eyes of the Weinstein brothers, Takeshi Iwata and Twentieth Century Fox are a cooperative relationship, right?

  Iwata Takeshi's side works better and the movie sells for more money, so you should be happier at 20th Century Fox.

   That's right.

   So…

   "It's really amazing! The data doesn't seem to come out completely now, but Japan is already very hot, not only in Tokyo, but it seems that there is a boom in movie watching across the country.

  Mr. Jacob, you probably don't know much about the situation in Japan.

  In Japan, it is divided into Kanto and Kansai.

   Don't underestimate this difference, people on both sides look down on each other quite a bit.

   Now, this is happening all over Japan.

   This is a big trend. "

   Jacob's face is very strange, the more he listens, the more strange he is.

   Bob didn't think too much at all, and continued on.

   "Not only in Japan, but China has already been released, and there... In fact, the most important thing should be mainland China, because the film market here is not very good.

   But what do you say?

   This "Titanic" has caused a big boom in mainland China as soon as it was released.

   This one is hot...you know what?

  Many records were broken one by one.

   It can be said that the speed is very fast.

   Of course, these records are really not a big deal in Hollywood, after all, there is not much money.

   However, this is very powerful in mainland China.

   Many media reported this.

   Moreover, many are saying that this film has really activated the Chinese film market.

   This is a wave of money making effects. "

  Jacob is listening...he may not feel it himself, this guy's face is getting greener and greener.

   Bob really didn't see it at first, but he wasn't stupid.

   You can see that something is wrong.

   What's the situation?

  Harvey, the elder brother, naturally saw it, and he also understood it.

   "Aha, this movie should make 20th Century Fox money."

   Well, such a strange thing to say.

   But is this really weird?

   "Of course, haha..."

  Jacob also smiled.

   Yes, as long as you can make money.

   It’s just…

   This "Titanic" won't make a lot of money, will it?

  Jacob felt a little dangerous... eh? How can you think so?

   is really weird.

No way?

   How could we at 20th Century Fox miss out on a blockbuster movie?

  No, no, no!

  Jacob thinks it shouldn't, but the movie has been confirmed and will meet American fans in May.

  Then it should be alright then.

  …

   In May, this is the beginning of the summer season of North American movies.

  Many blockbusters will be screened at this time.

  The United States, this place is like this, and the holiday has already started in May.

   There is absolutely nothing wrong with choosing to release at this time.

   But, there is a great movie waiting.

   "Jurassic Park 2".

  The masterpiece of the great director Spielberg, after the success of the first one, this second one is of course ambitious.

   In fact, as Spielberg himself said.

   In the first part, he was quite repulsive to computer special effects.

   In fact, this is very normal.

   Many times, especially Hollywood filmmakers, after the emergence of new technologies, they will choose to be conservative.

   Even Chaplin, the big star and director of the year, was strongly against it when the sound film appeared.

   He did not make a sound film until the technology of sound film was very mature.

  You know, that's what makes the movie sound.

   This is definitely a revolutionary change.

   Of course, Chaplin was against sound films, and that was really because, in the early days, sound films were pretty bad.

  The technology is really not very good, which makes many viewers buzzing.

   And the special effects in the movie are made by computer.

   This one…

   To be honest, Spielberg's initial approach is indeed debatable.

   However, this guy is very smart and he embraced the technique almost quickly.

   And, benefit from it very quickly.

   Moreover, he was very obsessed with this technique.

   Later Spielberg made a lot of special effects blockbusters.

   And now, Spielberg comes with his own Jurassic Park 2.

   The head-on is "Titanic", which is really amazing.

   Of course, the current American film market itself is very strong.

   This kind of collision between large films is actually very common.

  It doesn't matter, you can arrange it.

  If there is a real conflict of interest, then arrange more intervals.

   For example, a week away.

  Add one more, it's almost two weeks away.

  So, "Titanic" was scheduled to be released two weeks after "Jurassic Park 2".

  It should be said that this arrangement is very suitable.

   When Spielberg became famous, he had already created the summer season.

  James Cameron was just a truck driver.

   Well, one more word.

   North American truck drivers are actually a well-paying profession, it’s true.

   Therefore, Cameron's later filmmaking was just a gap in the industry.

   He still has a good time driving a truck.

   But, after all, he became famous much later than the other party.

   This time his blockbuster was released, and Spielberg was completely polite.

   is also very good.

   In addition, a lot of media have also hyped it up.

  Iwata Takeu was also polite, right?

   The famous Japanese director, and Cameron, they have been on so many talk shows before.

  Although this time interval is a bit long, the market is still brewing quite well.

  It’s okay, let’s go to some talk shows recently.

   Mainly Cameron this time.

  So, as far as the contest between these two films is concerned, apart from the close relationship between the wolves like Jacob, will anyone else care?

   On the Rotten Tomatoes website, it has been discussed for a long time.

   "Who is the king of science fiction?!"

   "Spielberg should lose to Cameron, right?"

   "No, I think that Jew might be more powerful."

   "I think it's time to change the dynasty!"

   "Let's put it this way, in fact, if Spielberg is against Cameron, that's the same thing, but now, with Takeshi Iwata to help Cameron, it's hard to say."

   "Very agree, Spielberg is equal to one fight two, he is very difficult."

   The entire discussion forum is very active, and basically nothing like this has happened before.

  There are so many movie fans here in the United States, so many guys, they are simply...

  Even on Rotten Tomatoes, there are many very professional fans.

   They are freelance writers, that is, to write film reviews, and some are editors.

   Editor of some very professional film magazines.

  You know, this was arranged by Takeshi Iwata before.

This guy    Cuban just executed well.

   Now, everyone is arguing so much.

   What was the result?

  No matter what, Cuban is smiling now.

   Mr. Takeshi Iwata, you are amazing!

   Kuban, the fat man, used to have a lot of big men because of the beans.

   He has made up his mind now.

  I'm going to have a breast augmentation!

   ahem…

   The idea of ​​this product is still the same.

   However, this means he has money.

   This is indeed the case, and many people here in the United States have seen it clearly.

  You Cuban, this kid is a bit powerful.

   Cuban was originally a basketball live broadcast website, and this website is quite good.

  According to the original time and space, this guy should have sold this website and made a lot of money.

now what?

   He didn't sell it!

   However, this one is even more profitable if it is not sold.

   Because the current valuation of many companies on this website has exceeded the original purchase price.

   Now some say it's worth at least $5 billion.

  Why so before?

  Because it not only broadcasts NCAA basketball games, but also broadcasts football and many NBA games.

   This website is getting stronger and stronger.

   Moreover, there is also the blessing of the Rotten Tomatoes website.

   Of course, these are two sites.

   Don't forget, the business model here in the US is membership.

  Everything depends on the membership. Whether a company can do well or not depends on the number of members.

   Such a high valuation is due to the rapid growth of members of this website.

   As for how to grow...

   is also very simple.

   Bundle with Netflix members.

   It's like in the future, if you buy an 88VIP or plus member, you can buy individual members.

   Cheaper, quite affordable.

   Takeshi Iwata, he really has too many tricks.

   Never mind, this website is up.

   Even if Cuban is not the complete master, his life is on the upswing.

   Breast augmentation, go after a while!

   As for whether this product will buy an NBA team, I don’t know yet.

   In short, he is a guy with unlimited love.

   But, what will be the outcome this time?

   Spielberg is also the most powerful film director today, and his housekeeping skills are science fiction movies.

   This time, "Jurassic Park 2" is also a science fiction movie.

  What odds does Cameron have?

   As everyone said, with Takeshi Iwata, the balance of victory will be tilted towards "Titanic"?

   When Jurassic Park 2 was released, such news appeared.

   The overseas box office of "Titanic" has exceeded 200 million US dollars!

  …

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