Hollywood starts with animation

this day.

When Zhuke, as the producer of "Memories", was discussing the next shooting plan with director Christopher Nolan, he accidentally received a call from CEO Victor.

"what?"

Zhuke was a little surprised: "The Carlos Foundation, is that the Mexican Carlos Foundation I know?"

"Yes, that's it."

Victor's call came on the phone.

Zhu Ke frowned and said in a deep thought: "So, come here and we will talk directly."

"Okay, boss."

The boss asks you to come over, even if you are the CEO of the company, can you refuse it?

And things are more urgent.

The phone hangs up.

"Boss, did something happen?" Christopher Nolan.

Zhuke did not hide it at the moment, but directly said: "It was a little accident. Mexican telecommunications tycoon Carlos Slim, you should have heard of it?"

"of course!"

Christopher Nolan blurted out: "Mexico is the richest man in a country, the richest man in the top of the global rich list, how could I not know him!"

Indeed, in the world, especially in the Americas, if you don’t know Carlos Slim, it means that you are truly ignorant.

He is the largest shareholder of Telecom Mexico!

He is also the CEO of Mexico America Telecom and holds the Mexican Calso Group, with a business network all over the world.

Currently, he is just the richest man in Mexico!

however......

In the future, especially in July 2008, Carlos Slim’s total personal assets reached 59 billion U.S. dollars, surpassing Bill Gates’s 58 billion U.S. dollars, and he was promoted to the world's richest man;

In 2009 and 2010, in just two years, his personal assets increased again by 12 billion U.S. dollars, and he was entitled to "earn 2.28 million U.S. dollars per hour";

In the following years, although he lost the title of "the world's richest man", he has always been ranked in the top ten on the Forbes global rich list;

The lowest ranking is April 2020, only ranked 11th!

Carlos Slim, also known as Carlos Slim Elu, is undoubtedly a real economic powerhouse.

And this time, contacting the Carlos Foundation of the Golden Dawn Entertainment Group is indeed the family foundation of Carlos Slim.

.......

It didn't take long.

CEO Victor rushed to Zhu Ke from the parent company Golden Dawn Entertainment Group, and told the Carlos Foundation in detail.

It turned out that Victor, who started work as usual, received an application for an appointment.

The applicant is the representative of the United States from the Carlos Foundation in Mexico-Rio Slim!

Rio Slim, the eldest grandson of Mexico's richest man and telecom mogul Carlos Slim, is the fifth in line in the Slim family.

The arrival of the eldest grandson of such a strong economic man, how can he not attract attention?

"Victor, you mean that Rio, he intends to participate in the two new films "Spartan 300" and "Memory Fragment"?" Zhuke asked again.

"Yes, boss."

Victor solemnly said: "I am personally optimistic about his application. After all, his family has extremely terrifying influence in Mexico, as well as the entire Central and South America, and even the whole world. This will greatly promote our global distribution network."

Zhuke nodded.

In fact, logically speaking, according to Zhu Ke's "eating alone" character, he does not like or even excludes others from participating in his own movies.

——No one wants to make my money!

——Never want to divide my money!

This is Zhu Ke's consistent code of conduct, even if you make less money, it doesn't matter.

Moreover, I know that the movie will definitely make money when it comes out, so why should I give it to others?

but!

But now this matter involves the Carlos Foundation, which is a little different.

As we all know, to build a complete global distribution network, it requires not only huge financial investment, but also relevant policy support from overseas countries and regions, and the support of certain people with strong political background.

"You have to establish distribution channels in our country, yes, but you have to apply!"

"The application and approval process takes a lot of time, you have to wait!"

This is what the government officials of many overseas countries or regions often say that they welcome you to enter their country or region, but in fact, it is very difficult!

In the approval process, what can you do if you have been stuck for several years?

A few years later, maybe I will tell you: "Because of XX problem, you are not eligible to apply."You are probably half to death. The hard work and effort of a few years, the manpower, material resources, and financial resources spent are all in vain.

Most countries in the world are xenophobic;

Moreover, if you establish a film distribution network in their country or region, it is bound to move the cake of certain interest groups.

This is critical.

Why do people give you the cake?

Even if they are as powerful as the six major Hollywood giants, at the beginning of the establishment of a global distribution network, they will choose to cooperate and compromise with local interest groups in overseas countries to send out benefits.

"Boss, behind the Carlos Foundation, is the telecommunications tycoon Carlos Slim. Once his grandson Rio takes a stake in our new film, then other places dare not guarantee 100%, but we will establish a film distribution in Mexico. The network will be unimpeded."

"This is a golden opportunity!"

In the following period, CEO Victor continued to persuade Zhu Ke and agreed to cooperate with the Carlos Foundation.

How can Zhuke decide?

Of course I agree!

This involves the layout of Wald Pictures' overseas distribution network in the global market!

In Mexico, in terms of economic and political background, is there anyone more powerful than Carlos Slim?

No!

not even one!

In terms of economic background, Carlos Slim is the richest man in Mexico, monopolizing 90% of the Mexican telecommunications market, and monopolizing 60% of the telecommunications market in Central and South America;

As for the political background?

Ha ha!

In Latin American countries like Mexico, good relations with government officials seem to be a compulsory course for entrepreneurs.

For a shrewd businessman like Carlos, this is not a difficult task.In fact, he has always had a close relationship with senior officials in the Mexican government.Helu has always had a keen sense of businessmen and can smell the subtle development of politics.

In the 1990s, Carlos and Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gottari had a good friendship;

In 2006, Calderon was also supported by Carlos and successfully ascended to the presidency;

"To be able to come into contact with such a strong man with a combination of economic and political background, Zhu Ke is of course very happy, even if the current contact is only his grandson, it is very rare."

However, even if Zhuke agrees to share in the two films, he must use some means.

For example, the cost of filming "Memories" was raised to $12 million quietly; the production cost of "Spartan 300" was raised from $60 million to $80 million.

Remember, this is just an increase in cost on the book.In fact, the actual expenditure cost has not increased.Fraud is sometimes simple.

This is the game rule of Hollywood laymen.

Spielberg’s DreamWorks often uses this method of increasing paper costs to give the investment groups of India and South Korea a lot of trouble.

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