Hollywood starts with animation

Paramount Pictures.

As one of the top six in Hollywood, how many people work for it every day.

However, today, as Paramount's vice president and head of distribution, Jordan is really absent-minded.

Why?

Because he has just been scolded by the big boss Summer Redstone!

"You idiot!"

"I was really blind. I knew it would be like this today. I said nothing should let you go to New Zealand."

"Look at what you do!"

"A delicious piece of Vita Digital cake was pried away by Zucker Wald and Rupert Murdoch."

"Have you seen the special effects of the movie "Lord of the Rings"? You said, its special effects level is similar to that of our Paramount special effects studio."

"Is it almost the same?"

"Hehe, we are far away!"

Summer Redstone has never been a good-tempered person, on the contrary, he has a very domineering style.

Now after the "Lord of the Rings" trial meeting, the film has been a big success. Representatives of the theater and film critics praised the film, especially the special effects of the film. They even said: The overlord Industrial Light and Magic."

Dude, Industrial Light & Magic!

"Star Wars", "Indiana Jones", "Titanic", "Jurassic Park" and other movies, the special effects tools are completed by Industrial Light and Magic.

It is definitely a peak of the Hollywood computer special effects industry, a benchmark, and a good deal of the major Hollywood film companies.

"Vita Digital is so far the only existence that we can see with the naked eye and is comparable to Industrial Light and Magic, but now it does not belong to us, and it will hardly belong to us in the future!"

"7 days!"

"In just 7 days, the number of Hollywood studios hosted by Weta Digital exceeded 20 in one fell swoop;"

"There are as many as 6 film companies that have directly finalized the contract. The total contract amount is directly as high as 80 million US dollars."

"If the company misses Weta Digital, Jordan will have to take the main responsibility!"

Redstone fired without shy.

"..."

Jordan said nothing, a little autistic, and even felt wronged.

You must know that in the original acquisition of Weta Digital, he Jordan strongly supported the high price acquisition.However, Lei Shidong is not willing to pay a high price!

For News Corp., John Durr, one of the Wall Street investment banks, and one of the four kings of venture capital, which one is not competing for an offer.

Also, one quote is higher than one quote.

On the other hand, Paramount, one of the top six in Hollywood, is very picky.

"Vita Digital was acquired by News Corporation and Zhu Ke, what is my business?"

Jordan felt aggrieved and thought: "I'm only responsible for the initial contact. I didn't participate in the later acquisition bids and negotiation stages. But now that something goes wrong, the responsibility is all mine?"

Can you not be autistic?!

He was so wronged!

Redstone continued: "Now it's just a trial film of "Lord of the Rings". Do you dare to imagine how popular Weta Digital will be after the film is released in the United States."

Jordan endured it.

After all, for now, Jordan is still carrying the rice bowl Redstone gave.

what?

Do you think that Lei Shidong abused his subordinates so much, didn't he worry about his subordinates being chilly and renunciation?

Lei Shidong is really not worried!

Looking at the entire Viacom Group, including those of Paramount and other subsidiaries, which one has not been scolded by Redstone.

Scold you to prove that you are worthwhile;

If you don't scold you, haha, you are a stinky shit in the eyes of others, because you have no value in being scolded.

Finally, Lei Shidong scolded him and gave another sweet date: "Okay, that's it for today. As far as this year is concerned, the issuing department under your control has done a good job. When the board of directors is held at the end of the year, I will nominate you for a concurrent management position in the head office."

"Thank you boss, I will continue to work hard!" Jordan Book instantly smiled.

This is Redstone!

Hit a stick, give a sweet date~

He is extremely stingy with his wife and children, and his overall management style is also sloppy. However, when he gives corresponding benefits to his subordinates, he is definitely worthy of the word "generous".

Moreover, he dare to use new people boldly, as long as you have the ability, even if your qualifications are not enough, he dare to promote you to a high position.

Jordan is like that!

He joined Paramount in just ten years, and he has become the senior vice president of Paramount Pictures and concurrently the director of the distribution department. This is the result of Redstone's vigorous promotion.

Jordan left.

In the huge office, only Summer Redstone was left.

"Hey~"

At this moment, he was more than 70 years old and couldn't help sighing: "Weta Digital, I missed it!"

I'm printing the old saying: If I knew today, why bother.

...

New Line Pictures.

Vice President Jonathan submitted a piece of data: "Boss, the news just came from Weta Digital."

[In just 7 days, more than 20 Hollywood film companies visited Weta Digital.

[Among them, 6 film companies signed special effects contracts on the spot.

[The total amount involved is as high as 80 million US dollars.

...

A group of data is displayed in front of New Line Pictures boss Shay.

"Boss, Weta Digital is really going to rise this time. I have watched Peter Jackson for the past two days. This old boy walks with wind."

Vice President Jonathan said sourly.

At the beginning, he strongly suggested that New Line Pictures should join the game too!

"Okay, say less jealousy."

Shay’s face was calm, and there was no joy, anger, sorrow, or joy: "I said at the time that even if we acquire Weta Digital, we can’t afford it. Don’t look at Weta Digital in a short period of time. They have received orders of more than US$80 million, but they are about to purchase new equipment, recruit more talented people, etc., including investment in new technology research and development."

"In the end, how much money can they have left?"

"From the perspective of people outside the industry, computer special effects companies are very profitable, and they often cost millions and tens of millions of dollars in orders. But... as people in our industry, special effects companies are really a money-burner. machine!"

"Four words, the gain is not worth the loss!"

After a pause, he said: "Unless Weta Digital can grow to a level that is better than that of Industrial Light & Magic, it will always be just a money-burning gadget."

The voice fell.

Vice President Jonathan suddenly realized that the envy, jealousy and hatred on his face disappeared.

He also doesn't think Weta Digital can grow to the point of being comparable to Industrial Light & Magic.

Jonathan left the office.

Suddenly, Shay, who had been calm and expressionless before, completely cooled down.

"Humph!"

"What a Weta Digital!"

"In the beginning, I should be cruel and buy it directly!"

"After the "Lord of the Rings" movie is released, I will definitely be able to make money, but Peter Jackson can also make a lot of money, especially when he has Weta Digital in his hands!"

Shay's heart is a little unbalanced.

Ever since, he could not help but have some unethical ideas.

For example: deductions, arrears of director Peter Jackson's pay and box office dividends...

Even do some operations on the books.

Don't be surprised, it is definitely not the first time that New Line Pictures has deducted and owed the salary of the crew.Including other film companies in Hollywood, there is no lack of such a show operation.

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