Chapter seventy-eight, year-end events in the eyes of the otaku
Harry is a typical otaku. Of course, when he declares to the outside world, he will of course say that he is a tall geek, and he has a wide range of hobbies, not only limited to three or two fields, but not just that otaku can compare with him.
As a student who was born and raised in New York and now studying at New York University, his experiences are of course much better than those of the locals in the Central Plains, such as his cousin Tom. As the most direct evidence of his extensive experience, Harry likes to browse news from various newspapers and media. If he was to compete with Tom at first, then now, he has really developed this interest.
October 17 is an unforgettable day. Although it seems to be unrelated at this time, if you connect these things decades later, if you are interested in careful observation, you will find that although the pages occupy different pages and different lengths, many news can be linked to a girl.
Of course, by then, it will be a woman.
First of all, Microsoft has invested heavily in some professional journals and magazines led by Volkswagen Electronics and technology sectors of major newspapers across the country.
It claims that the company will relocate its headquarters to Redmond, Washington, on November 10, which is just a short drive from Seattle. Secondly, and what people are most concerned about is that Microsoft will hold a press conference on December 5 to officially launch the long-promoted Windows 1.0 operating system!
The two news are not the same heavyweight existence at all. Many people are puzzled when they see this news. It is just news about the relocation of headquarters. Why should they be listed with the news of their new products and spend so much money to promote on a large scale?
The Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and the New York Times all published these two news. On the same day, many Wall Street people couldn't wait to predict how rich the benefits Microsoft will have after its listing.
Harry has been paying attention to Microsoft for more than a day. This cheating company announced last year that it would release their products in the spring, but it was delayed. I don’t know when this jump will end. Harry had already scolded Bill Gates, after all, he has been looking forward to this new system for more than a day!
So, when he saw that this news really appeared in the news, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
As for Microsoft's moving... I don't think many people think it doesn't matter, but Harry immediately analyzed something.
Almost all of Microsoft's employees are from Seattle, which is very clear to Harry, who is not a veteran geek. Moving the headquarters back to Washington state will not only play a role in uniting people, but also in Seattle there are quite a lot of computer talents. This relocation is completely equivalent to the return of the Wolf King!
What just puzzled Harry was why Microsoft has been in Albuquerque for nearly ten years and moved after it was released. What is the logical relevance, or is it caused by fate, or is there any shocking conspiracy?
Thinking too much, Harry began to follow the next news.
Secondly, in the relevant sections of the New York Times, the release date of the new book "Jurassic Park" has also been determined, which is November 15th.
Harry has been looking forward to this novel for a long time. Not to mention the entire publicity process lasted for two or three months, but in Manhattan alone, Bantams bought a new book promotion area for seven bookstores. The amount of this fee is probably equal to the full income of some garbage books, and now it is just to promote one book before release!
Harry has read many science fiction novels. The Verne series is his enlightenment work, Asimov's "The Galactic Empire" series, and other works such as "The Wandering Guide to the Galaxy", which are all well-known works in the circle. However, in the face of this novel created by the new writer Alice Wang, he is a little difficult to classify.
If you want to talk about science fiction, it is all made of dinosaurs, which is of course science fiction, but this is completely contrary to the current mainstream space fantasy, and it is just talking about the ultra-modern application of cloning technology. Although this theme should be particularly attractive, Harry feels awkward no matter how he looks at it.
But it was this awkwardness that made him particularly concerned about this book. He had decided that when the new book was released, he must arrive at the scene as soon as possible, and buy three sets at one time!
One is for reading, one is for collection, and the other is for missionary!
Then there is an entertainment page news published in the Los Angeles Times. The new film company founded by famous Wall Street venture capitalist Roger Lawrence, DreamWorks, was registered today and released an advertisement saying that they will shoot an unprecedented new horror film.
As soon as he saw such news, Harry's hair was blown up all over his body.
Horror movie!
Fortunately, the company was named "Dreamworks", and the first movie was actually a horror movie. Is this a subtext for asking all viewers to have nightmares?
But, I like it!
Harry can be said to be a loyal fan of horror movies, which can be seen from the collection of videotapes in the bedroom. For example, the originator of the classic zombie film "Night of the Living Dead" and the subsequent "Dawn of the Living Dead", as well as "The Exorcist" adapted from the novel of the same name in 1971 and filmed in 1973.
Especially this Exorcist, which was rated as the most terrifying movie by Entertainment Weekly. At the beginning of the release of the movie, many local governments in the UK banned the screening of this movie, which even caused some strange "Exorcist Bus Tour" to appear at that time. The travel organization convoys sent tourists to nearby cities where the movie can be screened. Even until now, the government has not allowed the sale of video tapes.
Of course, such as "Alien" and "Jaws", they are all essential things to collect. As a veteran otaku, Harry is not a super geek, and his keen vision is a master in the industry!
Therefore, Harry can no longer look forward to this new horror film from the film company established by Roger Lawrence. After all, he also knows that Lawrence is a well-known venture capitalist in the entertainment industry, so of course he has no doubt about his vision!
It's just a bit regrettable that the name of the new movie has not been announced...
"Of course it can't be announced!"
Downtown Los Angeles, at the foot of Beverlyn, West Hollywood, and on the south of Sunset Avenue, a simple three-story building is the current residence of DreamWorks. In the chairman's office, the girl's loud voice could be heard clearly in the corridor.
"If this movie wants to achieve high returns, appropriate publicity is the most important thing. If we announce the movie name in advance, and even posters and other related information, we will not achieve such a good result!"
The company has just been established and there are less than ten employees, but fortunately, the shareholders have not been included. Therefore, although there are constant yelling sounds in the office, it will not be known to too many people.
"But in this way, the promotional cost will be very high. Alice, although horror films can always benefit from low investment and high benefits, the industry has never happened to film companies that promote a horror film to that level."
Lawrence sat on the sofa. If it weren't for the little girl who was talking to him, he would have been unable to help light a cigar. The pressure was very high. When Alice proposed the promotion methods for the new movie, he suddenly felt tremendous pressure.
“Isn’t history just created by people?”
Alice spread her hands: "I always think about finding examples from the past. Are those examples themselves transformed out of thin air? There has never been such a propaganda practice in the industry, but as long as we do it, will there be such an example?"
Seeing what Lawrence wanted to say, Alice quickly continued: "The pioneers will indeed suffer risks, but the returns are proportional to the risks. Roger, you have been a venture capitalist for more than ten years and are now taking the initiative to start a business. You won't even have this courage, right?"
After saying that, she blinked at Lawrence playfully, with a sly look on her face.
"You have so many reasons, you deserve to be Sophie's daughter."
Lawrence was speechless by her robbery. After all, no matter what, her qualifications for being a venture capitalist for more than ten years are obvious. It is a risky investment. People who have been playing in this industry for more than ten years have started their own businesses, but they have shrunk about risks, which is indeed unreasonable.
"But at least, you can shoot the movie first and let me see it."
Lawrence looked at the girl in front of him deeply, and he was indeed very interested in the new movie concept proposed by the other party.
Chapter completed!