Rebirth of America, this is my time

Since the conditions proposed by Roy Disney were all unrealistic, Ethan and Evelyn were not sensitive to the project he proposed. After all, in this world, except for some vulture lawyers and senior managers who are trying to obtain huge benefits from large enterprises, , and those jackals on Wall Street who do not create value but only plunder wealth, few people are willing to participate in the infighting of other families.

Because this kind of thing is too annoying.

hiss……

wrong!

There are actually three types of people in this world who like to intervene in other people's family fights?

Looking at it this way, there are quite a few people who like to stir up shit!

Tsk tsk tsk!

After making the decision not to be disturbed, the two people, who had nothing to do, also said goodbye to their classmate Stoudemire, the Hollywood know-it-all. Being a little tired, they went back to the hotel arranged by Fox in advance to rest. They stayed in bed the next morning, and in the afternoon, Ethan then went to the Fox headquarters in Century City to meet with classmate Xiao Lu.

Yes, when he came to Los Angeles this time, in addition to attending the film's celebration party, he also had some work matters to deal with. The specific content was the global distribution of Star Wars.

Today's Hollywood is different from the future. In Ethan's previous life, whenever a blockbuster hit the market, it was released simultaneously in more than a hundred countries and regions around the world. But now... various overseas distribution companies have just been established. The movies here are not as rampant as they were a few decades later. The work of global screening is only done after the box office in North America.

The reason is also very simple, that is, profit-seeking.

Overseas distribution is very troublesome. The first thing to solve is the review of the country and region where it will be released. After that, we will negotiate with the local theaters on film scheduling and distribution. The whole process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the film copies of this era are also It's not a digital version, it's all film. When the cost of copying remains high, if a movie fails to do well at the local box office, isn't it just asking for trouble if it's shown globally?

As for whether the time difference will bring about piracy issues...

You don’t really need to think too much about this matter, right?

In this era, video tapes are not popular yet. MCA, which owns the optical disc patent, is trying to give its partner Philips a hard punch. When the soil that breeds piracy does not exist, the small life of Hollywood companies is so good. It’s called Moisturizing because they have time to show movies slowly.

Of course, how the overseas distribution of Star Wars movies unfolds actually has nothing to do with Destiny Games. The reason why Ethan is sitting in the conference room is because Fox is eager to obtain the most advanced and interesting distribution. tool.

Mr. Jones, we at 20th Century Fox have some small ideas regarding the global release of the Star Wars movies... We hope that you will enjoy the Star Wars electronic arcade as much as you did when the movie was released in North America. To the whole world...

Regarding this kind of proposal that could make him money, Ethan naturally agreed with a smile, No problem.

But at the same time, he also has a problem, But our Destiny game has no overseas sales channels.

In other words, even if we have it, we may not be able to sell electronic arcade machines to theaters around the world in a short period of time. The first is because of different channels, and the second is because of language issues.

Do you understand what I mean?

Aha?

He winked at George Lucas across from him.

Maybe it was because he drank too much yesterday, so this guy’s eyes were still a little blurry, but after hearing Ethan’s words, he reacted with a knowing smile and said: “Oh Ethan, I understand you. You mean, the Seventh Son of Europe, right? That’s really a headache!”

The Seven Sons of Europe in Xiaolu's mouth actually refer to the seven major countries on the European continent, namely John Bull, Gallic Chicken, Hans Meow, Matador, Italy, Tulip and the Five Shields Army.

The reason why they are said to be a headache is because these countries have their own independent languages. If companies from other countries want to sell their products to the people of these countries, the most basic step is to speak - -translate.

Hollywood film companies are very familiar with this, because in the global distribution of a movie, the first thing they do is add subtitles to the copy of the movie.

This kind of localization work is very simple for movies, but it is not the same thing in games. The arcades of this year are different from the small computers of the future. If you want to change the language, you don't just need to change the language. , but you have to modify the code.

For example, after Nintendo obtained a game agent, the first thing they did was to change the display of game text from English to Japanese. This process is actually not difficult, but it is prone to bugs. Therefore, before officially selling the game to Europe, some relevant As for the translation content, Destiny Game really didn’t do it at all.

And now...

Temporary launch?

Not enough time!

However, the difficulty in Ethan's eyes was not a problem in front of 20th Century Fox. After seeing Ethan and Lucas laughing and complaining there, the Fox staff who presided over the meeting said with a smile: Oh Ethan, You don’t need to worry about these things.”

We won't make any changes in terms of language, and will directly promote the English version to other markets. After all, what you really need to know about the entire game is actually Play, right? And English still has a certain promotion in Europe. Those Most people can still understand the simple lines.”

As for sales through channels, we at Fox can also handle it.

Oh - Ethan understood, You mean, let me supply you?

Yes! Fox's staff nodded repeatedly.

Okay! He's a bastard who wants money but doesn't make money. How many machines do you want? Ethan asked, Fifty thousand or one hundred thousand? I'll build it for you!

But we have to agree on one thing in advance. You cannot sell this book in the market. And the movie over there is going to be released in the summer of 1998. I have already told you about this.

Uh--Mr. Jones, we know about the book's side. Before signing the contract with Minoru Arakawa, Ethan had already communicated with Fox. With the book's weird system, even if they wanted to sell it in advance, it would be very difficult. difficulty. Besides, we can't ask for that much... The number reported by Ethan made the Fox staff sweat on their foreheads.

Fifty thousand units is 100 million. If they don't enter the book, they won't be able to sell them until they die. Our current expectation is 5,000 to 8,000 electronic arcade machines... Ah, no, it's five to 6,000. A chip circuit board, and two thousand electronic arcade machines.”

The former is sold to Europe and Southeast Asia, and the latter is shipped to Canada.

The purchase price of the arcade machine should be based on the market price? As for the single board...a thousand dollars? What do you think?

As for why you don't want to complete the machine...

“Mainly because it’s not convenient to transport.”

Five to six thousand circuit boards? Two thousand complete machines?

The appearance of this order made a look of nostalgia appear on Ethan's face.

Because after Snake, he no longer sells things like this.

The income is too low!

And when Fox proposed this plan, Ethan also felt that he should have seen clearly their true purpose. When they were willing to purchase game console boards at a price of one thousand US dollars, these guys might not have thought about starting from Planet. Earn huge profits on the game War.

Because after shipping the game console board to the destination, they have to hire someone to add a casing to the machine, a TV screen, a joystick, etc. The cost alone can reach two to three hundred dollars.

If you add in shipping costs, customs duties and other miscellaneous things, the cost of a single Fox machine must be no less than $1,600.

Not to mention the whole machine. I sold it to them for two thousand. If they shipped it at this price, I would lose money even if I think about it.

In this case, their net profit from this business should be only about five points.

this--

How to make money?

It’s just like playing house!

So, the real purpose of Fox is to use video games to promote the movie? And then test how popular the combination of video games and movies is in other markets? If the effect is good - then they might lick themselves crazily like Roy Disney?

Ethan thought to himself.

But he agreed quickly.

No problem, one thousand dollars per board, six thousand boards is six million, two thousand units of the whole machine, that's four million, you pay a 30% deposit first, and the rest will be paid on delivery...

Okay, I will ask the lawyer to draw up the contract in a moment and then send it to your company.

The Fox staff responded even more quickly, and then they showed their flaws: Ethan, we are very happy to cooperate with you on Star Wars, and we admire your refreshingness. If you can, , can we cooperate on other projects in the future?”

Do you like science fiction themes?

It just so happens that we at Fox also want to make a science fiction movie recently...

‘Okay! ’

Chi Guoguo's licking words made Ethan smile and narrow his eyes.

‘It seems that the guess is right! ’ He muttered proudly in his mind.

At the same time, he also cast a curious look at Xiao Lu. After receiving his inquiry, Lucas made a zipper motion on his mouth to indicate that he said nothing.

The aboveboard little move made Ethan dumbfounded. The childish reaction made him turn his attention back to the Fox staff and said with a smile: If there is a good project, I will do it.

Although it was perfunctory, the Fox staff still nodded in agreement.

But before they were happy for a few seconds, they saw Ethan stand up, walk behind classmate Xiao Lu, put his hands on his seat, and said: For example, Star Wars 2.

If it's this project, we can talk about it now. As for other things...

Show the script to George first. If he thinks it doesn't work, he shouldn't run to me.

Hehehehe—— Xiao Lu, who was leaning on the seat, laughed out loud.

He raised his head and gave Ethan a thumbs up gesture.

Several Fox managers sitting in the front seats nodded awkwardly.

But unfortunately, Ethan ignored their intentions and patted Lucas on the shoulder, Now that the matter is over, I will leave first. If you have anything else, call me again.

Before he finished speaking, he looked around, briefly gestured to everyone in the conference room, and then left the venue with a smile.

As the conference room door closed, Ethan vaguely heard eager voices coming from behind.

George, let me tell you, there should be a sequel to Star Wars!

Yes, yes! You see, Ethan is waiting for your new script! When will you have time to perfect the story behind Luke Skywalker? Or - we can help you find some screenwriters?

Bah! What are you talking about? Does George need a screenwriter? He is the best screenwriter on the planet! We just need to find some writers for him! Just record the stories he tells in front of him! Such a thing as writing a script Does he still need to do it himself?”

The people who suddenly approached showed their enthusiasm.

George Lucas, who was leaning on his seat, smiled and waved his hand.

Everyone - if I remember correctly - the copyright for the sequel to Star Wars is in my hands, right? I have the right to accept your investment, but I can also refuse -

So, please be more serious about the global distribution of Star Wars, make the box office higher, and sell more games to me, otherwise I will doubt your ability.

Such words made the Fox guys' faces suddenly stiffen.

But the next second, they agreed.

Okay, okay, okay! George! Don't worry while we do the work!

The sudden change in face made George Lucas extremely happy, and at the same time he tapped the table with his index finger.

The clicking sound seemed to silence everyone.

But it's more like tapping into the soft hearts of these people.

You have time to gather in front of me, why not show sincerity.

Maybe once I'm in a good mood, I'll hand your notebook to Ethan.

Did you all hear that just now?

brother!

Aha?

Are we talking about results?

George Lucas glanced around sharply.

Before he finished speaking, the still noisy conference room was as quiet as a chicken.

Pause for a few seconds and disperse.

The scene of the panicked departure made George Lucas extremely satisfied.

Hmph~ he said with his nose.

Then he took out the sunglasses from his collar and pushed them up the bridge of his nose.

Pat your butt and leave gracefully.

Ethan actually doesn’t know much about the exchange between Lucas and Fox...

Well, I can't tell that it's all nonsense. The reason why he left early was because he wanted to make classmate Xiao Lu feel comfortable and pretend.

There is no way, who has made Lucas depressed for too long in promoting Star Wars?

When he achieved success despite the doubts of the whole world, what he wanted to do most was to make the people who looked down on him laugh and apologize.

Although this behavior seems very low, what is the meaning of success if it is not used to show off?

Night walk in brocade clothes?

Come on!

Musk’s mother would brag that her son was a child prodigy after Musk became successful!

There is no one in this world who doesn’t like to show off!

nobody!

Of course, the reason why Ethan helped Lucas was a little selfish~

If what he said is the same——

He likes Star Wars 2 very much~

Also like Raiders of the Lost Ark ~ Jurassic Park ~

prefer--

You can touch successfully with your eyes closed!

That feeling of being able to touch the sky when you raise your hand——

It's really great!

Hehehe~