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When Reeves heard it, he finally understood.

Yes, the company Universal is changing the soup without changing the medicine, which perfectly explains why Zelman did this.

But from this point of view, one thing can be confirmed.

Panasonic's acquisition of Universal is bound to fail.

But what does any of this have to do with The Fast and the Furious?

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Chapter 261 This is a super big deal!

"Is this "Fast and Furious" sold or not?"

"It may not be sold, or it may be sold."

"I really don't understand that."

"it's actually really easy."

"You mean, you can sell it if you give enough money? Are you dissatisfied with Zellman's bid?"

"Money does matter, but it's not that important."

"Iwata, I don't understand at all, my dear friend, can you explain it to me? I swear, I will absolutely keep it a secret."

"I'm not afraid of revealing any secrets, because this matter has nothing to do with secrets...Didn't I tell you before that Panasonic's acquisition of Universal is a marriage doomed to failure."

"This... is too complicated, shall we play a game?"

"Ha... don't worry about playing games, let me briefly explain it first, you will definitely understand."

"hurry up."

"Panasonic has money, Universal loses money, Panasonic bought Universal, but Universal has not changed at all, so, obviously, it should lose money and lose money.

Analogous to the movie "Fast and Furious", if I sell the IP of this movie, what will people do next?

Yes, I will still be the director, but you and I both know that even if I still direct the sequel, the real producers in the sequel will definitely impose various restrictions on me.

A film that is likely to make money is likely to lose money.

Because the background color has changed, the taste has changed, and I, Takeshi Iwata, can't use it.

So, if this is just giving me money, then it is tantamount to ruining the movie. "

"right!"

Keanu Reeves has finally realized something until now, and he thought of a person.

Akira Kurosawa.

After all, he is also inspired to develop in Hollywood, and has also come into contact with Japanese directors like Takeshi Iwata, so Reeves also knows something about the past of the master Akira Kurosawa.

He is a master, but it turned out to be very unhappy with Hollywood.

Of course he doesn't know many details here, but Reeves is not a fool, it must be because of power...

Right!

The handsome finally figured out what Takeshi Iwata was talking about!

It's not that it can't be sold, and it doesn't have much to do with money.

Just like Akira Kurosawa did at the beginning, it's like the marriage between Panasonic and Universal.

Once the United States takes over all of "Fast and Furious", they will use Hollywood's method, and they will exclude Takeshi Iwata from the core power.

And the lessons learned from the past have proved that this IP will be screwed up if you do this!

Therefore, even if it is to be sold, it is certainly not a matter of money!

The more he sums it up now, the more he thinks that Takeshi Iwata is right. He just doesn't know that his current performance is similar to being brainwashed into the MLM system.

However, what Takeshi Iwata said made sense.

So, how can it be sold?

Or, can it not be sold?

Iwata Takeshi said awkwardly: "But the other party is powerful after all, and there are many forces involved in it, and Panasonic has also expressed that if I insist on not selling it, the pressure will not be small."

Reeves was completely thinking for Takeshi Iwata at this moment, and he said: "Iwata, there is nothing to be afraid of! I know their faces! But the United States is a free place, as long as you insist on making your own movie , let the movie do the talking, I believe there will be many people who will support it! For example, if you shoot a sequel, I will definitely support it with all my strength. Besides, didn’t you invest in this movie originally? The next sequel, too. No problem! We voted for it ourselves!"

Good guy, I look like a Takeshi Iwata.

The famous supervisor with a fierce face was a little embarrassed by this handsome man.

"But in fact, it's not that simple. On the surface, there are no such things as Universal, Disney, or Paramount. However, I'm just a director from Japan, and my foundation is very shallow. Is there any big company willing to support me? , this is not necessarily the case.

And, have you ever thought, what are we dealing with? "

"what?"

Reeves was very curious, but unfortunately, Takeshi Iwata didn't give him an answer.

"Actually, I made a plan early in the morning. If "Fast and Furious" is successful, I thought before that guys like Zelman will definitely come to my door and ask me for a golden chicken that can lay eggs.

This is what this country of America has been doing..."

Speaking of this, Reeves couldn't help nodding in sympathy.

Yes, this is what the United States has been doing. It's not that they don't know how to do business, but they like to see other people's good business, and then directly grab it.

So what to do?

Iwata Takeshi finally spoke the key.

"What I want is chips, and if the film is handed directly to Universal, it will definitely be over. My condition for the film is.

It’s better to create a separate company, a company that only exists for this film, and then everyone will participate in the shares. As one of the shareholders, I can be regarded as a technical shareholding. I want to get the highest share.

Of course, Universal and Zelman will also get shares, as well as Panasonic.

In addition, I have another business plan to do with Zellman. "

Another business?

Takeshi Iwata went on to say: "Before, the Weinstein Brothers came aggressively because of some resources I had at hand, in simple terms, they were Asian movies.

Zelman is the boss of American Music Company, which has its own distribution channels for audio and video products.

I hope to cooperate with them. To put it simply, I want to set up some audio-visual product stores in the United States. To put it simply, I want to rent and sell video tapes.

Among them, my shop, the most distinctive feature is the movies from Asia.

do you understand?It's like an Asian supermarket. "

When Reeves heard this, he had a strong, indelible...

I don't understand, but I was shocked!

Really, he was so shocked.

The director in front of me from Japan, although he looks fierce, but he is a business genius at all!

Indeed, Reeves couldn't understand at all, but he could also feel how big the business Takeshi Iwata said was.

As far as the United States is concerned, the box office charts in North America are indeed very strong. Looking at the box office of many movies above, they are the strongest on the planet.

However, what really makes Hollywood money is the videotape rental market.

This market is really huge. Some people have said that when American movies are released in theaters, it is just an advertisement.

To advertise his videotape.

Many films lost a lot of money when they were released, but they can make a big turnaround in the video tape market and make a profit.

Iwata Takeshi is talking about such a business now.

In fact, it is not difficult for him to open a store for renting and selling video tapes in the United States.

The difficulty lies in the channel.

Your shop, where do the straps come from?

Moreover, what about its own characteristics?

There are so many video stores, why do people come to you?

Takeshi Iwata said it all.

Zellman's American Music Company, this company must have resources.

It is common practice to rent and sell records together with videotapes.

You should also know that this company itself belongs to Universal Music, the largest in the world today.

Therefore, Takeshi Iwata is planning to rely on the big tree.

As for its own characteristics, it is also very clear.

Asian movies, of course, are mainly Hong Kong and Japanese movies, action movies, and sword and halberd movies.

These are all features.

The businesses that Takeshi Iwata mentioned are very reliable.

and!

"As for video stores, I believe Panasonic will also be interested. You know what they produce, right?"

As soon as this remark came out, Marshal Reeves forced him to laugh.

Because this is obviously a meme, in "Fast and Furious", what did Boss Tang and the others grab?

It is all kinds of electrical appliances from Japan.

In this year, all kinds of home appliances in Japan are indeed quite famous.

Although Takeshi Iwata knows very well that these things will be replaced by Chinese brands in the future.

But right now, isn't it good to have some activities when opening a store, such as organizing members to give away video recorders?

That's right, about this plan, Iwata Takeshi has actually thought about it a long time ago!

He had been taking the resources of Mr. He Guanchang from Golden Harvest before and did not act because of his big plan.

Don't underestimate it, this is definitely a big business, very big.

Moreover, various resources must be utilized here.

He, Takeshi Iwata, will of course use Yamamoto-gumi's funds, but he understands very well that to do business in the United States, he has to cooperate with some American capital.

In particular, the issue of Yamamoto-gumi funding.

As Takeshi Iwata knew, the Yamamoto group once wanted to buy Las Vegas, but what was the result?

I threw away a sum of money and ran away.

The United States is like this. If you say you are illegal, what can you do?

Even if you are legal, even if they have no evidence, then if they say it is illegal, it is illegal.

Even Canada can become an accomplice.

So, Takeshi Iwata had to do this.

It's not that "Fast and Furious" can't be sold, but the key is not money at all, and he has absolutely nothing to do with money now.

"Fast and Furious" was already very successful, and now, to be a bait...

Isn't it wonderful?

With those tens of millions of dollars, who am I, Takeshi Iwata, do I like? !

This stuff is really a bit off.

But this product is indeed powerful.

So, what about the handsome forcing Reeves?

"Iwata, I understand! I completely understand, I have already figured out what you want, I will go back, and I will make it clear to Zellman in person.

Don't worry, I will say what should be said, and I will never say what should not be said.