Hollywood starts with animation

The investment in the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was an unexpected surprise for Zhu Ke!

After all, the producer of the film, Jiang Zhiqiang, has a deep relationship with Sony Columbia. Before the contract was signed, Zhu Ke didn't think he could cut off from Sony.

Offending a Warner family is already unpleasant enough. If you offend Sony Columbia again, then does Zucker want to mix in Hollywood?

Zhu Ke still has this self-knowledge!

"I don't know what is wrong with Colombian executives, so they are stingy in investing. Otherwise, how could "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" belong to my Wald Pictures?"

"Sony Columbia, nice guy~"

Zhu Kele grinned open.

Boom!

At this moment, the knock on the office door rang.

The chief assistant Alexander entered the office with a bunch of documents.

"What's the matter?" Zhuke asked.

"Boss, there has just been news from Germany that the tax rebates for the two films "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" have been completed. It is estimated that in one week, Monarius will be able to invest funds into the world. Erd Pictures’ account."

Hearing this, Zhu Ke immediately raised his mouth slightly.

Tax refund!

Germany is a country that many Hollywood film companies love very much, not because of tourism and human factors, but because of a German tax rebate policy that supports the film industry.This tax rebate policy is aimed at attracting foreign capital to participate in film shooting in Germany and promote the development of the German film industry.

However, this favorable policy was exploited by Hollywood studios!

for example:

The "Spider-Man" film set up by Wald Pictures first sold the film and television rights to the German Monari Company, and then Monari Company declared a tax refund to the relevant German authorities. The production cost of 140 million US dollars was able to apply for 10 % Tax refund, which is $14 million.

After waiting for the funding of 14 million US dollars, the German company Monarius sold the copyright of Spider-Man back to Wald Pictures for US$1 million.

With this change of hands, before the filming of "Spider-Man" started, Wald Pictures made a return of $14 million.

You said, can the major Hollywood studios dislike this policy?

Love it!

This is simply exploiting loopholes in laws and policies blatantly!

The relevant German authorities responsible for tax refunds have repeatedly gritted their teeth and want to cancel this policy. After all, no one likes to give money for nothing.

However, as far as Zhu Ke knows, this policy still exists until 2020, when Zhu Ke crosses the time!

"Boss, this is the specific data. Take a look." Alexander submitted a copy of information to Zhuke.

["Spider-Man" successfully refunded US$14 million in tax;]

["Harry Potter" successfully refunded US$13.5 million in tax;]

Of course, German Monarius, which is a partner and a local snake, also received a total price of 2 million US dollars in return.

"Yes, this time for two movies, the successful return of more than 20 million US dollars." Zhu Kemei Zizi.

Alexander laughed: "It is because our group is strong enough now, otherwise the German vampires will not cooperate with us. Think about the original "Spartan 300 Warriors", isn't it that the tax refund was not successfully processed. "

Relevant departments in Germany have a limit on the amount of tax refund each year.

Not everyone can apply for a tax refund.

Without the participation of the German local snake, you can apply for a tax refund?

Not to mention Wald Pictures, even the Big Six in Hollywood handle tax refunds in Germany, and they have to rely on them.

Zhu Ke smiled and said: "We shouldn't look down on those vampires either. Without them, we would not be able to apply for a tax refund. Besides, there will be more opportunities for cooperation in the future."

Alexander nodded and said: "Boss, in addition to the tax refund, I also received an invitation from ICQ this morning, inviting you to attend the reception for the third anniversary of ICQ on May 16."

Icq's third anniversary reception?

Zhuke couldn't help but blurt out: "What does Visger want to do? Is it to disgust me?"

No wonder Zhu Ke didn't think so!

One month ago, on March 28, ICQ held a cocktail party for the first anniversary of the NASDAQ listing. They did not invite the founder of Zhu Ke to participate. This time, the third anniversary of the establishment of icq, they invited Zhu Ke?

Besides, Zhu Ke's shares in icq are now all sold.

The sale is clean!

Now they send an invitation, you say, can Zhuke not think about it?

"Boss, do you accept the invitation or refuse them?" Alexander asked.

"..."

Zhuke didn't answer at the first time, but thought about it.

For Icq, Zhu Ke does not deny that there is emotion!

After all, in 1996, the successful shareholding of icq was one of Zhu Ke's most successful investments after crossing. During his tenure as the chief creative officer of ICQ, Zhu Ke had also spoken out and contributed a lot and devoted a lot of effort.

Of course, it also brought extremely rich returns for Zhuke.

The angel round of investment, subsequent A and B rounds of financing, invested 8 million US dollars back and forth, bringing Zhu Ke several hundred million US dollars in capital.

As for the contradiction with Visger and others, I won't say much.

The current ICQ, ha ha... the situation is not so good!

Its biggest competitor, Microsoft's MSN chat software, is frantically grabbing the icq instant messaging market. At the same time, in overseas countries and regions, there are also more local chat softwares that are constantly squeezing the living space of icq.

It is no exaggeration to say that the good days of icq are over!

It can even be said that the situation is precarious. If you are not careful, you will be in a crisis of bankruptcy!

"Alexander, you reply to ICQ, saying that I will be there then." Zhu Ke said.

"Yes, boss."

"Wait!"

Zhuke stopped Alexander and said: "You send them another invitation to invite Visg to participate in the celebration banquets of "300 Spartans" and "My Great Greek Wedding" on May 18.

.......

Icq company.

"Chairman, Mr. Wald replied over there, saying that he will attend our third anniversary reception." Vadihui, vice president and one of the founders, reported.

Hearing this, the chairman of the board Weisge clenched his fists immediately.

"Huh~~"

Wisig’s sad face showed a smile, and he breathed a sigh of relief: “Now icq’s funds are tight, and the opponents are aggressive. We can only pin our hopes on Zhuke. I hope he will still read icq’s affection. , Can help us, otherwise we may not be able to overcome this difficulty."

"Mr. Wald, will you help us?"

Vardy smiled bitterly.

You must know that Zhu Ke's withdrawal from icq was the result of their persecution.Now that icq is not working, I turn to Zhuke for help. What is this!

"If you don't try, how do you know the result? Moreover, we have no more retreats!" Wesger gritted his teeth.