Hollywood Starts with Animation

The voice of discussion just now came from Charlize Theron, who was talking to a girl named Jenny in the store just now.

"Jenny, Charlize, what did you just say about Yahoo? What about Yahoo?"

Zhu Ke asked immediately, and the whole person seemed a little anxious.

"Boss, take it easy, you hurt me."

Sai Huang was not happy, because Zu Ke, who was excited, accidentally scratched her arm with his hand just now.

"Sorry, sorry, please be specific." Zucker apologized.

Soon, Zucker will understand the general situation of Yahoo.

Yahoo is going public, on April 12.

What the hell!

That's Yahoo!

Although after 2005, Yahoo has been in recession, it can be said that Wang Xiaoer's New Year is not as good as one year. But before that, it was the world's largest Internet portal. In January 2000, its share price reached a maximum of $475 per share, with a market value of over 100 billion.

However, what is its opening price?

Zucker didn't know much about it before he crossed, but he vaguely remembered that it was more than twenty dollars. As long as you buy Yahoo's stock when it goes public, and then sell it in January 2000, you will earn more than 20 times the profit!

"Ding ding ding~~!"

At this moment, the store's phone rang, and it was for Zucker.

"Boss, I'm Victor, thank God I finally found you."

There was a voice on the phone.

"What's the matter? Is the release date of 'Lola's Running' set?"

Although Zucker wondered if Victor called SpongeBob SquarePants, he still asked curiously.

As for why the phone calls to the store's landline instead of a mobile phone? That's because Zucker didn't buy a mobile phone, which is a "brick phone" today, not a phone that would later fit in your pocket.

"Boss, the release date is set, but it's not the main reason."

"Oh? You go on."

"Boss, just now, I received a call from the UK. The other party is the BBC Broadcasting Corporation of the United Kingdom. I plan to cooperate in the production and development of your "Teletubbies" global copyright."

Teletubbies?

"Damn it, what are you missing? The Englishman is going to send me money!" Zu Ke was very excited.

Although the content of "Teletubbies" is very young, and the surrounding area is not as crazy as "Peppa Pig", it is a British national treasure-level drama, which has profoundly affected a generation. Even in the hinterland of China at that time, Zhu Ke also watched it. more than once. Well, even if many people don't like Teletubbies, there is no denying its existence and influence.

"Victor, so I'll go to the company later and we'll have an interview."

Then Zucker said a few more words and hung up the phone.

"Zuke, are you leaving?"

At this time, James came up. He saw that Zu Ke was listless before, but after a phone call, the whole person became elated, and he couldn't help but be curious.

"Yes."

Zu Ke responded and was about to leave, but suddenly thought of something and turned back: "James, I'm not busy this morning, and it's not the weekend. You go to the film company with me. I have something to discuss with you in detail."

"Okay, I'll make arrangements now." James nodded.

Don't look at James as a god pit. He has pitted Zucker many times before, but he has also helped Zucker many times. But since joining the SpongeBob SquarePants house, his work can be described as conscientious, and the whole person has changed a lot.

He needs this stable job.

After all, the paralyzed mother and young sister at home need him to support.

Family makes a man grow up!

"Oh, right,

James, you brought Charlize with me, and I have something to do with her. Hey, I said man, what look are you looking at? I don't have much interest in her, otherwise I would have done it a long time ago. You know, she lacks fatherly love and hopes to find an older boyfriend. I have a business with her. "Zuke rolled his eyes.

......

soon.

Zucker, James, and Charlize Theron drove to Wald Pictures.

After entering the office of CEO Victor, he simply said hello to Victor, and then talked to the emperor first.

"Charlize, are you planning to leave in another week? Are you sure?" Zucker asked.

Sai Huang nodded: "Yes boss, you know, I am an actor after all. I worked for you before, and it was only an expedient measure. Now that my acting courses are all over, I have to sprint for my dream with all my strength. Of course, I am also very grateful to the boss and everyone for taking care of me during this time."

Hearing this, what can Zu Ke say?

Do you persuade her to give up her Hollywood dream?

Wake up, man, she's the Emperor!

In the future, how many actresses will be able to create a world in Hollywood? How many are fuel-efficient lamps? She has a clear goal for herself. It's not that Zucker will let her give up after a few words. Besides, Zucker doesn't plan to keep her forcibly.

"Okay, then I wish you a bright future in Hollywood."

"Thank you boss."

"Don't call me boss, we are friends, call me Zucker in the future."

"Juck..."

"Yes, this is a friend."

For the next few minutes, Zucker kept chatting with Charlize again, from family to work, including future planning, etc., chatting non-stop, the atmosphere was very good.

But.

As we talked, we talked about endorsements!

"Charlize, I think your image is very suitable for SpongeBob SquarePants, you can be our image spokesperson, you say yes."

That's right, this is the purpose of Zucker looking for her. Small talk and caring are all bullshit.

It's a bastard if you don't take advantage of it.

While Charlize Theron is not yet popular, Zucker intends to sign a long-term endorsement deal, preferably a lifetime one. Of course, it's not just Charlize Theron. After a period of time and money, Zucker still plans to sign Xiao Lizi. After all, after the release of "Titanic" next year, he will become popular all over the world!

"Boss, you are really... Are you sure I can become popular?"

Sai Huang was speechless at first, and then became happy again. After all, she knew Zhu Ke's stingy attributes too well, and being able to make him spend money to sign an endorsement contract was itself an affirmation of her.

"Of course, you are so beautiful, you must be popular!"

Afterwards, Zhu Ke said a lot of good things as if he didn't want money, so the emperor signed an endorsement in a confused way.

And it's a lifetime endorsement.

To this end, Zucker paid a one-time payment of $100,000. I have to say that this operation was extremely amazing, and it later brought rich rewards to Zu Ke. Of course, liquidated damages are a must, a full 20 million.

The 20 million liquidated damages almost didn't frighten the emperor to faint.

(Some people may say that this kind of contract is suspected of being illegal, but does Zucker care? Isn't it just a lawsuit, just drag it out for a few years.)

......

The second person to enter the office was Zhu Ke's old resident, James Sean.

"James, I have a list of movies to be released in the near future. You can find lawyer Zhang Wei, go to various film companies, and be sure to sign the peripheral licensing contract within a certain period of time." Zucker handed James a few pieces of A4 paper.

When the voice fell, James couldn't help but get excited.

Why?

Zhu Ke asked him to deal with these things, obviously to be important to his plans!

"Zuck... uh no, boss, don't worry, I will definitely get the peripheral license of the movie at the cheapest price in the shortest time." James said solemnly.

This movie list looks like an ordinary movie list.

1. Independence Day.

2. Tornadoes.

3. Professional secret service team.

4. Brave the death island.

......

But.

If you look at this movie list again next year, you will find that the movies on this list are all the top 30 movies on the North American box office chart in 1996.

"Independence Day", directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Will Smith, was released on July 3 and produced and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Record, the total North American box office reached 306 million US dollars, which was the North American box office champion in 1996, and the global box office exceeded 800 million US dollars;

"Tornado" grossed $241 million in North America;

"Pros" grossed $180 million in North America;

"Brave Island" grossed $134 million at the North American box office, and so on, Zucker listed fifteen films in one fell swoop. Although Zhu Keji is not very clear about the specific box office rankings in 1996, he knows very well that he will definitely not lose money by winning the peripheral authorization of these films now.