I Want To Be a Rich Man on Hong Kong Island

Los Angeles, Hollywood.

Universal Pictures CEO Sidney Sinberg is reporting to Wu Guangyao. At this time, Sidney Sinberg only has fanatical admiration for Wu Guangyao; he even thinks in his heart that the boss is more suitable for managing Universal Pictures than himself .

In 1972, "American Graffiti" had a box office of 120 million U.S. dollars, with a cost of 2 million U.S. dollars and a net profit of 60 million U.S. dollars;

In 1973, the box office of "Jaws" was as high as 180 million U.S. dollars, with a cost of 10 million U.S. dollars and a net profit of 100 million U.S. dollars;

In 1974, the box office of "Rocky" in the first half of the year was 80 million US dollars, the cost was 20 million US dollars, and the net profit was 40 million US dollars.

The three movies brought Universal Pictures a profit of 200 million U.S. dollars, and all of this is due to the contribution of the boss;

If it weren't for the boss's recommendation, Universal Pictures would probably miss these three movies.

Therefore, Sidney Schinberg's admiration for Wu Guangyao at this time was from the bottom of his heart.

After listening to Sidney Sinberg's report on the company's recent situation, Wu Guangyao nodded to express his satisfaction;

In fact, Wu Guangyao did not earn much money from Universal Pictures;

Sony holds 65% of the shares of Universal Pictures, Lenovo Group holds 65% of the shares of Sony, and Wu Guangyao himself holds 52% of the shares of Lenovo Group;

Through layers of exploitation, Wu Guangyao's profit for Universal Pictures is only 22%.

Thinking about it this way, Wu Guangyao felt a little regretful, should he directly intervene in the investment of blockbuster movies as an investor;

But after thinking about it, I still gave up, it is better to abide by the rules of the game!

Wu Guangyao asked with concern: "How is the script of the sci-fi movie directed by Lucas?"

Sidney Sinberg said: "It's basically finished, and the next step is to prepare for the shooting! The boss can rest assured that although Lucas made a lot of money with "American Graffiti", the filming of "Star Wars" is a big deal. Investing in movies, his meager funds are still limited; in addition, we also invested in the script production of "Star Wars", this movie will only belong to Universal Pictures."

Wu Guangyao is not worried that "Star Wars" will be snatched away, but worried that Lucas will start his own company in the future;

so,

Wu Guangyao said: "Director Lucas is a talented director. Our cooperation with him must be a win-win situation! By the way, the filming of "Star Wars" requires high-demand special effects production. In the past few years, I have asked you to strengthen the company's special effects department. investment, have you made it?"

In recent years, major Hollywood production companies have cut down the special effects department, thinking that it is a money-burning and useless department;

But Wu Guangyao knows that future Hollywood movies will all rely on special effects!

Especially in Marvel movies, there is a woolen storyline!

Sidney Schinberger's spirit was shaken, and he thought to himself, fortunately, he obeyed the boss's instructions;

Otherwise, it would be a disaster for him to be held accountable by the boss now!

Sidney Simberg said seriously: "Our special effects department of Universal Pictures has been investing more and is the strongest special effects department in Hollywood."

Wu Guangyao grumbled in his heart, not to mention being the strongest, he would definitely not be able to compete with the special effects department formed by a group of people outside the system in the end.

After thinking about it, Wu Guangyao still said: "Lucas has a technological mind and crazy ideas, you go and talk to him, if he has the idea of ​​setting up a special effects company, Universal Pictures can take the opportunity to separate the special effects department , set up a company with him; if he refuses, then Universal will also set up the special effects department as a subsidiary company, and the future of Hollywood will be the world of special effects."

In the previous life, after the popularity of "Star Wars", Hollywood special effects companies were established one after another;

Therefore, Wu Guangyao has to plan ahead!

Sidney Simberg couldn't help but wonder, are special effects really so important?

However, what the boss said must not be refuted;

Otherwise, I would not have such a good time in Universal Pictures, and I might even get out.

"Boss, don't worry, our cooperation between Universal Pictures and director Lucas is very pleasant; and the special effects department of Universal Pictures is the top of Hollywood. If Lucas really intends to set up a special effects company, I believe he will not refuse our cooperation. !"

Sidney Sinberg said in his heart, you value Lucas so much, Universal Pictures has never underestimated him, how could the two parties have an unhappy cooperation;

Moreover, assuming that Lucas is unwilling to cooperate and wants to do it alone, then he has to weigh the strength of Universal Pictures' special effects department.

Sidney Simberg asked: "What if Lucas didn't have the idea of ​​​​founding a special effects company? Then we immediately formed the special effects department into a new subsidiary?"

For a while, Wu Guangyao was a little embarrassed!

Hollywood special effects companies seem to be composed of three schools and nine streams,

In the previous life, the people who made up "Industrial Light and Magic" could be called "three teachings and nine schools". Some were engaged in architecture, some were modelers, some were in commercials, and some were in mechanical design. Almost none of them had worked in movies.

But there's an upside: this vibrant group is full of hippie spirit, completely out of institutional constraints.

In the end, Wu Guangyao said: "No, you know Lucas's love for "Star Wars". Developed under the film system; this team must be full of vigor and vitality, it doesn’t matter if you are not a filmmaker, as long as everyone has unconstrained ideas, they will not confine their thoughts in a cage. So, do you understand what I mean?”

Sidney Simberg nodded seriously, feeling like he had opened a new door for himself after listening to the boss.

"Boss, I know what to do!"

Wu Guangyao said: "Well, after solving the special effects problem of "Star Wars", I will shoot immediately, and strive to release it on Christmas next year!"

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In a bar in the United States, a group of people gathered around an arcade machine, everyone's faces were somewhat excited and anxious;

'Why is there no game over yet! '

This is what everyone thinks!

It turned out that this was the latest arcade game called 'Hong Kong Cube';

As for why it is called 'Hong Kong Cube', who cares!

As soon as this arcade game came out, it immediately attracted everyone's attention;

Accustomed to playing monotonous ball games and rough shooting games, the arcade game "Hong Kong Cubes" caused a huge sensation as soon as it came out.

Orders poured in to Sony like snowflakes. Fortunately, Sony was well prepared. The arcade machine factory in Hong Kong rushed to work 24 hours a day, and could produce thousands of arcade machines every day;

There are many advantages to producing arcade machines in Hong Kong, the tax rate is extremely low, and labor is cheaper than Japan;

On the whole, the cost of arcade machines produced in Japan is 30% less;

At this time, 80% of Sony's arcade machines are produced in Hong Kong!

Wu Guangyao came to Silicon Valley again and started working in Lenovo Industrial Park.

At present, Lenovo Group's leading product is naturally color TV. With Trinitron technology, Lenovo brand color TV is a symbol of good TV; Lenovo can sell 6 million color TVs every year, and this sales volume is still growing.

According to the current rhythm, Lenovo TV is expected to sell 200 million color TV sets and 100 million Trinitron picture tubes before the 1990s.

In terms of other electrical appliances, they are basically the second and third children in Japan, and their performance is also remarkable!

As for Sony, a subsidiary of Lenovo Group, it is now in full swing;

Walkmans, arcade machines, and video game consoles all took the hegemony of the world one after another, without even a decent challenger appearing.

Akio Morita and Jing Shenda came to the United States at the same time this time at the invitation of Wu Guangyao;

Wu Guangyao didn't just let Jing Shenda and the two leaders of Lenovo Group come all the way to accompany him;

But there is a big policy that needs to be explained!

On this day, Wu Guangyao took the two of them to inspect Lenovo Group's R\u0026D room in Silicon Valley.

While walking, Wu Guangyao said to Jing Shenda: "President Jing Shenda, is there any progress on the handheld game console I mentioned last time?"

Jing Shenda is in charge of the entire technical department of Lenovo Group, which is of course a management position, but at least Jing Shenda's professional skills are very strong.

Jing Shen shook his head and said: "The technology is immature in all aspects, and this project is still being explored, which disappointed the president!"

Wu Guangyao waved his hand and said indifferently: "Of course I know that the technology is immature, and that's what I want to tell you two; our Lenovo Group not only makes products, but also makes parts; the research and development of liquid crystal displays, This is a very important strategy, and I can tell you two with certainty that in the future, liquid crystal displays will completely replace all current crt displays."

As a traveler, the biggest advantage is to know the future direction;

With this kind of strategic technology research and development, Wu Guangyao can save a country and a company from taking many detours.

Although Jing Shenda is pretentious in technology research and development, he has absolute trust and admiration for Wu Guangyao's vision;

Therefore, Jing Shenda said seriously: "The company should strengthen the research and development of liquid crystal displays without delay! However, we have an advantage in front of all the technology companies in the world, that is, we are very decisive in all research and development because of you, the chairman. , The goal is very strong. At the same time, the president is also the boss I have seen most willing to invest in technology."

Jing Shenda is not flattering. Wu Guangyao has a strong goal. Over the years, he has never made a mistake in the company's strategy, but is very correct;

In terms of investment in technology, Wu Guangyao actively supports Lenovo Group, spending more than 30% of its annual profits on research and development, 40% of its profits on expansion, and only 30% of dividends to shareholders (maybe even lower);

You must know that Lenovo Group's annual profit has reached 800 million U.S. dollars;

It is a lie to say that Wu Guangyao is not interested in the money!

However, Wu Guangyao knows that making money is not the most important purpose of investing in technology;

The real purpose is to hope, to benefit Hong Kong and the compatriots.

This is not how noble Wu Guangyao is, but something within his power.

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