Hollywood Tycoon [US Entertainment + Business War]

To the surprise of film critics, Dimensional's "Scream 12" won the weekend box office title in the first week of December.The investment in this film is only about 2 million US dollars, but the box office of the first weekend is as high as 2400 million.Therefore, it can be said that all the costs were earned back in the first week, and the net income will be thereafter.Jed can only be jealous of the high revenues of the "Scream" franchise.It's just that since Yinhe Films is targeting Hollywood's giant film companies, they can't stick to shooting horror films.

Horror films and comedies are the two most cost-effective movie themes in Hollywood. They are low-cost and short-production, but they are very likely to hit the box office.Therefore, under the tacit agreement of the major film companies, half of these films are handed over to small and medium film companies for shooting.The giant company is either just responsible for the distribution work, or it is to form a small film company with a second-tier brand to get involved, but this deity rarely pulls off his skin to shoot.After all, everyone knows that it is not right to "dream the river to catch fish". At any rate, we should leave some fat for small and medium-sized film companies. Who knows if there will be tomorrow's "DreamWorks" or "Galaxy Films" among them?In the end, it was the small and medium-cost production company-Liongate Films that pulled MGM in the end.This is actually a training mechanism within Hollywood, so Jed also abides by this rule.

On December 12, MGM chose to release "Tomorrow Never Dies" in the "16 Series Movies" in Chinese theaters.In Hollywood, there is nothing more favorite than Galaxy Film and MGM to hold public screenings or premieres in Chinese theaters.The reason why Galaxy Movies chose the Chinese Theater is mainly because of the little "Chinese complex" in Jade's heart; and the reason why MGM chose the Chinese Theater is that the Chinese Theater is the oldest luxury theater in Hollywood. In line with MGM's historical tradition.Jed naturally also received an invitation letter from MGM, and Jed was also invited to come.Now that MGM has saved face, he has to make up for it.

It's just that in the past six months, Jed's life has not been so smooth.When "Face Changing" was released, Soros ignited the "Southeast Asian Financial Crisis" in Thailand. Hualin Investment Bank, which failed to recover funds in time, was caught off guard. Fortunately, Jed managed to stabilize Hualin Investment Bank in time. , so that the newly born Hualin Investment Bank was not swallowed by Soros, a giant crocodile, as a snack.What makes Soros uncomfortable is that this little Hualin Investment Bank actually learned a lot after escaping the catastrophe. A large piece of meat was gouged out.

Originally, for the sake of being an ally of the United States, Soros planned to let the Philippines go lightly, but after he was bitten off by Hualin Investment Bank, other funds naturally swarmed in.Manila, originally known as the Paris of the East, turned into a ruined city overnight.As for Indonesia, a country where grandma doesn’t love her uncle, the country was almost split by Soros and Jed.What puzzled Jed was that the entire financial turmoil came to an abrupt end in August.There were no subsequent incidents targeting Hong Kong and Korea and Japan, which confused Jed a little.A Southeast Asian financial crisis that swept across Asia is really just a "Southeast Asian financial crisis".

Fortunately, in December, when Hualin Investment Bank held a board meeting, Jed met old Mr. Buffett.Buffett is also a very interesting person. Originally he was a stock god, but he said that he was more optimistic about Jed's investment level, and he would not throw his assets to Jed for investment management.Although Jed was a little dissatisfied with Buffett's insistence on buying shares, he was still grateful for his endorsement, which made the newly established East West International Bank Group a leader among the second-tier banks in the United States.

"My little friend Jed, you scared Soros to death." In a private meeting room, Buffett said with a smile, "He didn't expect that Waring Investment Bank would be so difficult to deal with, not only escaped his pursuit , and made a lot of money following his ass. Especially your operation in the Philippines and Indonesia is a magic pen. Not only did you bankrupt the two countries, but also caused political instability. Ross. In fact, it’s okay for you to kill Indonesia. Anyway, that barbaric country is not our favorite. It’s just that you played too much in the Philippines. This is an important ally for us to surround that country. No, Mr. Soros has to Explain the reason to the old men at the Federal Reserve. I estimate that after a while, someone from the Federal Reserve or the Treasury Department will come to talk to you. Don’t worry, you have earned dollars for the United States, and they will not embarrass you.”

Only at this time did Jed know why the financial crisis in Southeast Asia suddenly became "thunder and rain with little sound". He may have played too much in the Philippines and upset his secret lover in the United States.So the United States invited the "culprit" Mr. Soros back to talk about the future of life, and thus let the Northeast Asian countries escape temporarily.However, according to the U.S.'s temperament of "feeding pigs and killing them", the Asian financial crisis next year may not be stable.After all, whether it is the Four Asian Tigers or the Four Asian Tigers, their economic and financial systems are similar.It’s okay if Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea can learn their lessons. If they think they have escaped everything, I’m afraid that Soros, who will make a comeback next year, will be even worse?

It's just that Buffett has hinted that someone in the US government is eyeing him, so sending news to his allies in Hong Kong may make them feel that he is suspected of "treason", right?I'm afraid that it's not the FBI and CIA who will come to trouble me, but the famous and mysterious NSA (National Security Agency) in the United States will come to find me to "drink coffee".Thinking of this, Jed could only shiver and shut up temporarily.Anyway, Soros is not going to trouble the Asian countries at this time, so let's just watch the show.

It is precisely because after hearing the news from Buffett that Jed specifically ordered John and Shannetti to pay attention to the infiltration of the state department internally.Sure enough, Shannity soon discovered that she and the three of them were being followed. There was even an FBI secret investigation vehicle parked opposite the Sherman Twin Star Building for a long time.

Fortunately, the top executives of the Sherman Group are all gangsters, so the Sherman Group has always had an internal protection team, and this team quickly discovered several bugs.After increased security, no new bugs were installed.After all, the United States has not promulgated the "Patriot Act" at this time, and it is still very difficult to monitor an American without any criminal record.But as soon as Jed thought of the painful "Patriot Act" of later generations, he felt the importance of secret communication. He rented several secret satellite phone lines through the British Maritime Satellite Company for himself and Shannity, John calls use.

Participating in the screening of "Tomorrow's Empire" this time, Jed clearly felt that several people were watching him with ill intentions.John leaned into his ear, "Should we find someone to do it?"

"Don't! I guess they're either the FBI or the NSA. It's really annoying them, and it's not good for us." Jed discouraged. "Shannity, how about you investigate Motorola's 'Iridium Project'?"

Jed, who was investigated by the state secret agency, also felt that something was wrong. After all, his origin was really a big secret, and secondly, some of his actions were actually stepping on the line.Maybe the US government doesn't care about itself, but can you guarantee that other countries don't?Don't think that only the CIA and NSA of the United States are powerful in the world. The MI6 of the United Kingdom, the DGSE of France, the BND of Germany, the KGB of Russia, and the Mossad of Israel.Perhaps the only means of communication that can escape state surveillance is satellite communication.

The main satellite communication companies in later generations are Inmarsat, Eurostar Communications and Iridium Communications.Inmarsat is a company registered in the United Kingdom, which is actually a British-American joint venture; Eurostar Communications is a subsidiary of the European Space Agency; Iridium Communications was originally a Motorola company, and then went bankrupt several times due to poor operations until In 2003, after providing satellite network access services, Iridium was truly revived.

Google once had a plan to acquire Iridium, because after Google launched the Android system, it had a very huge plan, that is, anyone using an Android device can use the Internet unlimitedly on the ground or in near space .That's why Google has a follow-up plan to acquire Motorola, but at this time, Iridium is already alive and well, and doesn't want to be acquired by Google.

But Jed was eager to push the plan, and the plan was nothing short of amazing.If human beings can really surf the Internet without limitation and everywhere, then the Internet era will really come.

"'Iridium Project'?" Shannity frowned, "If there is no national background, this satellite communication company will soon be finished. Mr. Sherman, even if your future income is still as stable as before, this It's not okay either."

"It doesn't matter, Iridium's strength is not only communication, but their navigation function is also good." Jed smiled, "I think the major ocean transportation companies must be interested in spending a share of money to enjoy satellite communication and satellite navigation services at the same time. Bar?"

Shannetti thought about it, and felt that although this would not make much money, it might be able to maintain the operation of Iridium Corporation itself.Then he nodded and said: "We will make an acquisition at the right time. I think those who don't will be dragged down by Iridium soon."

Jed nodded, and he was not in a hurry to make a move right away.The real rise of satellite communication services is after smartphones and mobile networks have become popular, and that is at least ten years away.In the next ten years, Iridium went bankrupt several times, and it was easy for Jed to buy Iridium at a low point.By the way, some of those damn debts have to be lost, otherwise it will be very difficult to operate.

"Sir, we've arrived." Shannetti reminded.

Jed put away his contemplation and brought Shannette and John to the Chinese theater. Under the spotlight, they walked into the theater.

"Tomorrow's Empire" is indeed Pierce Brosnan's masterpiece, with the addition of a lot of oriental elements, especially Michelle Yeoh's role as "Bond Girl" makes the movie even more exciting.

Thinking of this, Jed felt more and more necessary to lay out Chinese films.