Chapter 545: Interview with a Vampire at Night: Respect the Original Novel
"It has been a pleasure working with you and we look forward to working more closely as soon as possible."
"Yes, we are also looking forward to it. If the negotiations on the most-favored nation status and even the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade progress, the breadth and depth of our cooperation will reach a higher level."
"Cheers!"
"cheers!"
Warner Bros. Pictures' branch executives in Hong Kong, Yangcheng and local leaders attended the signing ceremony of the cooperation agreement. According to the previous cooperation agreement between the MPAA and the film company, in addition to distributing Hollywood movies in China, both parties also allow and encourage
Its film companies will conduct consultations and pilot work on other forms (distribution, production, theater chains).
Warner Bros., who wanted to take the lead, came in first and wanted to open a market gap in Yangcheng, the city closest to Xiangjiang.
When the news came back to Hollywood, the executives of Warner Bros. were very happy. In such a big market, the Chinese are famous for liking those foreign friends who take the lead in cooperating with them. This move can be regarded as finding the right time. At the most appropriate time,
Did the most appropriate thing.
In addition to building theaters, there are also future distribution channels and the remaking of successful Hollywood commercial movies into Chinese versions. These are all businesses that can bring an increase of more than ten percentage points to the company's performance in the future. And it may be possible in the future.
What about establishing joint ventures or even independent television stations?
Wall Street will be very fond of the company's financial statements at that time, and the people who made it happen will be praised as business wizards. When the time comes, they will get promotions and salary increases. Nothing is impossible.
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"Director Luo, we are also looking forward to you coming here. You have established a joint venture factory here so early. Isn't it much older than Warner Bros.? The leaders of the city asked me to send a message, please come, Yangcheng will give Warner Bros.
We will give you whatever terms you want, no bargaining.
Moreover, you are among the first batch of certificate recipients of the Foreign Expert Advisory Committee. We are all on friendly terms. If you have any requirements, even if they are more than what Yangcheng gave Warner, feel free to put them forward and we can easily discuss them.
And we are the most prosperous place for Chinese movies. You know the film and television industry in Xiangjiang is all moved here. Shanghainese is the common language in the Xiangjiang film industry. Don’t look at the movies where Cantonese is spoken.
But those bosses and old directors all speak Shanghainese."
Sino-American Culture and Entertainment Company is the company that purchased the rights to old American TV series and then dubbed them for broadcast on cable TV stations across the country. Zhu Liang, the general manager, heard about Warner Bros. and immediately called Ronald.
Seeing that the big market was about to open up, those who sensed policy opportunities took action a little earlier than others. Those were very important business opportunities. Zhu Liang took the lead and talked about the competition in the south with familiar leaders.
Lure old connections like Ronald to increase cooperation.
"Of course, I'm very happy. I have a lot of collaborative projects here, and we can start them slowly. What, go now? I'm busy preparing for a new film now. Don't worry, when I'm done here, I'll take my time.
past."
Ronald gave Zhu Liang a haha and fooled him.
"Do we really want to miss this good opportunity? Now momentum seems to be building, and I heard that Disney is also examining the situation and preparing to establish an office there." Daydreaming Michelle Cannold listened.
There are many rumors that the Big Seven companies are preparing to enter China.
"Michelle, you still lack a little experience in dealing with Chinese Americans. As far as I know, when doing business with them, it is much more important to follow the right rhythm than speculation."
"Rhythm?" Michelle Cannold didn't understand very well.
“Let me put it this way, the companies that have gained the greatest benefits in China are not those that were the first to go, nor those that invested the largest scale, but those that did not withdraw their investment at the critical moment.
You know the financial industry is not open over there, right? Why can AIA get a sole proprietorship license?"
"You mean, this thing will happen again?" Michelle Cannold somewhat understood.
"I think those members of Congress who oppose the progress of Sino-US trade will not just admit defeat, right?"
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Congress continues to hold various hearings to put pressure on the commander-in-chief. Ronald is busy with his own business and no longer cares about investment in China.
Just a few days later, little George called him. "Laura and I just arrived in Los Angeles, and I want to disturb you this time."
"Welcome, you can stay here for a few more days if you have time." In the evening, little George, his wife Laura, and their children came to Ronald's house under the protection of the Secret Service.
"Aren't you visiting Kuwait with your father?" Ronald glanced at the Secret Service bodyguards with radio headsets on their ears and found that there were many more people this time. It was no longer the same as before with only one person accompanying him.
There is also a special car to transport little George's family, and another professional vehicle used by the bodyguards.
"Let's talk about it after we go in. My father has already returned to Texas. This time he stayed in Kuwait for two days and then came back."
George's children visited Ronald's collection and were treated to a screening of Disney's "Aladdin" with Lady Laura in Ronald's private screening room.
Little George and Ronald went to the study upstairs to talk.
"This time our whole family was almost killed by a madman in Iraq." Little George suddenly said after taking a sip of the brandy that Ronald poured for him.
"Why?"
Little George talked about the reason why his family interrupted their visit to the Middle East and returned in a hurry after finishing the Gulf War commemoration activities in Kuwait.
On this trip, in addition to the General George Sr. and his family, there were also many important members of the cabinet at the time, including former Secretary of State James Baker III, former Chief of Staff John Sununu, and former Treasury Secretary Nicholas Brady.
The Emir of Kuwait also specially arranged many parades for their benefactor, George Sr., to accept tributes from the Kuwaiti royal family, officials, and ordinary people. They all regarded Sr. George as the biggest benefactor to save Kuwait for decisively sending troops.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Therefore, in the local area, these people's respect for the new commander-in-chief is far less than that of the former commander-in-chief who was the savior of the country.
But the day before the ceremony began, Kuwait suddenly arrested 17 suspects. They said that they were spies sent by Iraqi madmen to try to assassinate the old George family.
These men installed 80 kilograms of military explosives and a detonation device in a Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep. Judging from the seized materials and interrogation of the personnel, they intended to hit Old George with a car bomb.
After that, the FBI and CIA sent people to Kuwait overnight to participate in and even take over the interrogation of the suspect. Preliminary results showed that this time the madman wanted to play a big game and bring down the old George family and the cabinet members who agreed to send troops.
If it blows up into the sky, it would be best to blow up the emir of Kuwait as well.
"These Arabs riding camels, my father gave them so many favors, but in return he wanted to blow up our whole family, including me... Eighty kilograms of explosives are enough to turn the viewing platform into a giant
It’s a trap.”
George Jr. complained angrily to Ronald. His father once thought that because of his great kindness to many countries in the Gulf region, he was sure that the Arab immigrants in America would be his unconditional supporters.
Especially in Texas, where George Sr. lives after his retirement, and in Florida, where his younger son Jeb is engaged in political work, more Arab immigrants can be properly introduced. In addition, the chiefs of the rich oil countries in the Gulf can be turned into their own
The de facto financier.
Although they, as foreign citizens, cannot directly donate to politicians in their country, the many assets they purchased during the Gulf War can become the main body of donations.
But this attempted assassination really chilled them. It was impossible for such a large-scale assassination to go without rumors. In the end, only Kuwait, who directly saved his life, did his best to protect the old George family.
"Well, I'm not saying bad things about them. In fact, nations in various countries have different values. Those places that evolved from tribes to countries after the war actually did not form some values that are basic requirements for civilized countries. For example, there are
A favor must be repaid..." Ronald thought to himself, in fact, the Kuwait and Saudi Arabia that your father saved were the sheikhs riding camels, but Iraq, which he opposed, was still ruled by lunatics who followed secular lines.
"What you said is very reasonable, Ronald. I can see these bastards clearly..." What little George can't stand the most is that he has also been put on the assassination list, and he has never done anything in this war.
Any decision, but the innocent suffer. "So, which countries know how to respect those who give them kindness?"
Old George retired and saw that he had no backer. Barbara's plan was to transform the favors received during the Grand Commander's reign into family hereditary power. In a certain state, those who dominate part or even most of the political cake
divide.
The original voters in each place have basically settled down to vote for a certain candidate after a long period of gambling. Only the new immigrants can act very consistently and vote for their "benefactor."
Just like the Cuban immigrant community that came to Florida back then, the number of people who support the Elephant Party is generally over 90%. The "Cubans" who originally thought they would become the private property of the George family were disappointed. Where can they find a suitable immigrant group?
"I don't know about that. But maybe those nations with a long history, those who have not failed in long-term competition, and those who have had prophets like Christ, will know how to be grateful? For example, some countries in Asia...
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"Asian? Chinese?" Little George was a little confused. No one had said such a thing to him before.
"Actually, what I want to say is Vietnamese..."
"Aha, stop talking, stop talking, you really made me think about a lot of things with just one sentence." Little George shook his finger repeatedly, "Not only Vietnamese, but also Laotians have supported them for decades.
The benefactors. There are also Japanese and Chinese people, they are also very rich..."
"I'm glad you figured it out. Don't go to a dangerous place like the Gulf again. Unless you drive our advanced fighter jets."
Ronald handed an open cigar to Little George and lit it with a cedar match. His friend was quite frightened.
"Indeed, I would rather stay with my family at my home in Texas, and go to the Rangers' home field to watch the game with the fans..." Little George leaned back on the sofa, "By the way, the Chinese counselor is still there
? I just want to spend more time with my old friends, not with these guys riding camels and wearing turbans."
"He seems to have made a lot of achievements recently because of your help, and he said he will be promoted. But I haven't seen him for a long time. Now he is in Washington DC. You know, those Chinese diplomats are
What are you busy with?"
"Most Favored Nation treatment... now they really regard this as their top priority."
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"When General Commander William answered a question at the press conference, he said that if the intelligence agency obtains evidence that Iraq was involved in the attempt to assassinate the former Commander-in-Chief, it will consider taking action against Iraq."
Not long after George Jr. returned to continue his political lobbying work, the news that George Sr. and his family were almost assassinated spread in the media.
After all, it is rare in the history of America for such a high-level retired politician to encounter such an exaggerated assassination plot abroad. Various newspapers and TV programs began to invite many experts to express their opinions on this matter.
The Elephant Party is calling for a thorough investigation and an immediate attack on the fleas and bugs who dare to challenge the only superpower in the world, so that they know who is the real master.
Many media outlets belonging to the Donkey Party began to uncover some previous Gulf War scandals, such as the perjury incident of a Kuwaiti girl.
Under the attack of reporters from both sides, William actually relied on the statement "If it is true, I will retaliate" to easily avoid the responsibilities of both parties. It was like two heavyweight boxers fighting against each other at the same time.
He punched, but he dodged, and with a slight movement, the two boxers actually started punching each other.
The media began to accuse each other of being irresponsible, and the leader in the middle was in the decision-making position. Originally, both sides punched him, but now they have become the referee...
Just this move made many media feel that they were back in the old Ronald era in the 1980s. At that time, the commander-in-chief was also so slippery that no bad news could be attached to him. He was called Teflon
Commander Long.
And William was worse and more cunning than him. Not only did he get rid of the media's attack, he also conveniently put himself in the position of arbiter. Compared with the old George who was sandwiched between the two, it was the White House press conference at that time.
In the golden age, reporters could silence the commander-in-chief and his spokesperson with questions.
"Slick Willie", the press gave the commander a new nickname.
"This guy is too slippery. I have no way to determine what the most favored nation status will be like now. The investment decision must at least wait until he makes a decision. Otherwise, he will be irresponsible to my company."
Ronald was explaining to some of his Chinese friends that many lobbyists had come to him to directly talk about the project and wanted him to invest in Xujiahui.
"It's too cunning. I can't let him dodge like this anymore. I support the couple who have spent so much money and must make a clear statement on minority-oriented issues."
On the other side, David Geffen, who is preparing for his first major production in Hollywood, "Interview with the Vampire", is also discussing this cunning leader.
"If I increase investment in this movie, I will invite all the young and beautiful male stars in Hollywood to shoot. Tom Cruise will play Lestat, and Louis who is in love with him will not be played by Cher.
According to the original work, replace it with a male star. Who is the youngest and most beautiful in Hollywood now? River Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, okay, find them all. Pay enough for the film, and also raise the liquidated damages.