Compared with Tang Huan's innovation in the product line and the busyness of secretly robbing potential resources, Apple, which has been on the market for more than a year and a half, has obviously become a kind of goods that can only play lip service.

AppleIIe, which was quickly launched through the acquisition of the patented expansion card technology from Tang Huan, has been fighting in the market for more than a year and is gradually showing fatigue.

The Cresa computer will not be delivered in a few months, and the MAC that Jobs boasted of "changing the world" is even more expensive.

Therefore, at this year's COMDEX, Apple can only eat the old local and continue to hold the aging 8-bit computer AppleIIe display, which is in stark contrast to the 16-bit personal computer promoted by Fangyuan Computer, IBM and other bigwigs.

So, Macoola did not shy away from sighing to Tang Huan: "Tang, I followed your suggestion and launched the AppleIIGS project of 16-bit CPU on the basis of AppleIIe. In retrospect, this was a wise approach. In another two or three months, Apple will have a new product, and there will be no need to wait for Lisa and MAC. ”

Tang Huan didn't say much, just smiled, because AppleIIGS adopted a series of authorized general standard technologies such as Fangyuan computer ISA bus in the design, a bit similar to the Apple computer in the original time and space to abandon the POWER processor and embrace the Intel platform, and the bloodline mutated silently.

Obviously, the AppleIIGS R&D team has chosen this way, which will definitely accelerate the time to market.

However, Jobs had a few criticisms about this. He believes that Tang Huan has basically quit Apple's board of directors. But it also affects Apple's product development. It's just ridiculous.

However, Woz, who single-handedly built the Apple II, supported the selection of the AppleIIGS project team, and at the same time, Marcula also strictly forbade Jobs to approach the AppleIIGS project team.

In this way, the relationship between the three Apple founders has become more delicate.

Although Tang Huan felt that the AppleIIGS project team spontaneously moved closer to the Fangyuan computer standard and did a very good job, it was also because of this. He couldn't praise it openly, so he had to pretend to be deep.

After Jobs finished his show at the COMDEX forum, he left Atlantic City non-stop.

It is said that in a speech at Stanford University, he said that he was very interested in the president of PepsiCo, John Sculley. Scully became intrigued, so he planned to invite him to be Apple's CEO, and now he is looking for opportunities to build relationships and get close.

Tang Huan stayed one more day than Jobs, and then hurried back to New York to deal with the troubles that suddenly popped up around "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

As the saying goes, there are many people who are popular. And "E.T. Alien" is now in the stage of red and purple, and everyone is in the limelight. In addition to praise and criticism, there is another voice.

According to media disclosures, the well-known Indian-Bengali director Satyajit Ray - Satyajit. Rey claims that "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" would not have existed without his "TheAlien" script.

In other words, Spielberg relied on plagiarism to create "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial".

In response, Spielberg responded positively, denying that there was plagiarism, and said that he was still in high school when Rey's script was circulating in Hollywood.

As a result, "Star Weekend Magazine" immediately jumped out and slapped Spielberg in the face as a party examiner, refuting his claim, pointing out that he had graduated from high school as early as 1965 and began directing in Hollywood in 1969.

In addition to "E.T. Alien" lying gun, some people even believe that Spielberg's previous work "Contact of the Third Kind" was also inspired by that "Alien".

Perhaps the media thought that this attack on Spielberg was not enough, and they went to Hollywood for an interview, and as a result, veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Scorsese and Richard Attenborough - Richard. Attenborough expressed his opinion that Spielberg was influenced by Satyajit. The impact of Rey's play.

Martin. Scorsese was directed by Judy in 1976. Foster participated in "TaxiDriver" - the dude of "Taxi Driver", and he also filmed "RagingBull" - "Raging Bull" for United States in 1980, and the result was not very popular, although it won the Oscar, but the film almost lost money.

Richard. Attenborough's work this year is "Gandhi", which won the grand prize at the Oscars, beating the unrivaled "E.T. the Extraterrestrial".

With the support of these two people, Satyajit. Rey's statement is becoming more credible.

I have to say that Spielberg, who is only 36 years old this year, still has too shallow roots, if it comes to the 1990s in the original time and space, who dares to jump out and tear it up so much, waiting to be sprayed to death.

In Tang Huan's view, the more justified this kind of verbal lawsuit is, the more it will cause a commotion, and it may even affect the box office of "E.T. Alien", so it is better to quickly cut through the chaos and make a decision in private.

So, Tang Huan hurriedly found Spielberg, who was seven dissatisfied and eight resentful, to coordinate the ways and means to resolve this dispute.

Spielberg didn't know that Tang Huan came to him for the alleged plagiarism of "E.T. Alien", but thought it was because of the change in the adaptation and authorization of the "E.T. Alien" video game.

Although it had been communicated on the phone before, Spielberg still clarified apologetically, "Don, Warner boss Steve? Ross bid $32 million to license the video game adaptation of E.T. Extra-Terrestrial. I think. Rather than letting this thing sit between you and EA executives. It's better to just give Warner it. ”

"You did exactly what we agreed before, and there was nothing beyond the rules, so you don't have to apologize, I don't have any unhappiness in my heart now." Tang Huan waved his hand, "Besides, I can also share this income through Amperin Company." ”

Seeing that Tang Huan said so brightly, Spielberg's mood also became happy, and he took out a manuscript with great interest. handed it to Tang Huan, "Don, this is the sequel I wrote for "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", are you interested?" ”

"E.T.II: Nocturnal Fears - E.T. 2: Nighttime Fears......" Tang Huan read the title softly and began to look at the plan.

It tells him that Elliot and his friends are kidnapped by evil aliens and then try to contact E.T. for help.

After reading it, Tang Huan pondered for a moment, and then said slowly: "Steven." This "E.T. Extraterrestrial", which is currently being released, can be described as perfect. His artistic appeal can even transcend political barriers, ideological and other secular obstacles, and I have plans to push "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" to China and even the Soviet Union. ”

"That's a big plan...... Spielberg's eyes widened, "is it possible?" ”

"It's a matter of people, how do you know if you can't do it if you don't try." Tang Huan smiled slightly, and then his face turned straight, "Honestly, Steven, your idea of "E.T.2: Night Fear" is useless except for destroying the innocence of the original work. ”

Spielberg's face turned red when he was said, and after a moment of silence, he smiled convincingly, "I must admit, Don, although you are not a professional film practitioner, you have a very unique vision, and there is really no need for a sequel to "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." ”

"It's good if you agree." Tang Huan laughed heartily, "To be honest, "E.T. Alien" is so popular now, I really want to make a sequel and make more money." ”

"But you didn't choose to do so." Spielberg looked curious, "Don, you are too different from those Hollywood bosses I know, I guess if someone else sat in front of me, after seeing this idea, he would definitely raise his hands in favor." ”

"Steven, do you know where the first pot of gold in my career came from?" Tang Huan asked leisurely.

"Of course I do." Spielberg raised an eyebrow, "The father of spreadsheets, of course, invented spreadsheet software. In fact, it's already an inspirational saga. ”

Tang Huan was praised and snorted, "Then you may not know that writing software is actually an art, and how to combine code is the most concise and efficient, which tests the skills of every programmer, just like movies are to directors." ”

Speaking of which, Tang Huan made a chic pose, "I like to make money, but I don't like to destroy the artistry." ”

Spielberg suddenly realized and nodded admiringly, "Don, maybe it is because of this quality of yours that I feel very happy to work with you." ”

"I hope that the licensing of the video game adaptation of E.T. Extra-Terrestrial, even if it falls into the hands of Warners, will not lose the fundamental artistry." Tang Huan seemed to inadvertently change his words, reminding meaningfully, "Atari is not in a good mood to make video games now, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is eager for quick success, and the quality of its works is not even comparable to that of Activision, a third-party game developer." ”

"Understood." Spielberg nodded approvingly, "With Steve?" When Ross talked about the deal, I asked to keep the option of the E.T. Extra-Terrestrial video game development team, among other details. It is estimated that it will take a month for both of us to reach a full agreement. ”

Okay, Atari's time to develop the E.T. Extra-Terrestrial video game was shortened by a month, and it was difficult to think of it without rushing.

When I continue to promote the influence of the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" around the world, Warner will inevitably increase its investment in this game project, and then Atari will die faster, and Warner will lose even more.

The feeling of hiding behind your opponent and secretly bleeding is really cool.

Tang Huan showed a smile in his eyes, got up and opened a bottle of red wine, and had a drink with Spielberg.

"Steven, I heard that you were recently accused of plagiarism because of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and you and some people are arguing face to face?" Tang Huan began to talk about the real purpose of the meeting.

As soon as he heard this, Spielberg looked depressed and annoyed, and opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he just shook his head and sighed, "The water in Hollywood is too deep." ”

"I believe in your abilities and character." After Tang Huan said sincerely, his words changed sharply, and his tone firmly stated his attitude, "I hope you can jump out of the whirlpool of this dispute and not give the media room to continue to play." ”

"Are you worried that this farce of public opinion will affect the box office of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"?" Spielberg looked directly at Tang Huan and asked.

"That's exactly why." Tang Huan nodded frankly, "Judging from the popularity of "E.T. Extra-Terrestrial" now, it will be similar to last year's annual box office champion "Raiders of the Lost Ark", which will be released until the end of the year. For such a long period of time, I don't want the box office of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" to be affected by off-screen factors. ”

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Spielberg, who was losing his temper with Tang Huan more and more, nodded aggrievedly and agreed, "But even if I am willing to give up, the other party may not stop." ”

"I'll let Mike, president of Orion Productions. Medavoy stepped forward to settle the matter in private, and used money to gag their restless mouths, and the interests of these people were nothing more than that. Tang Huan smiled faintly, and at the same time sighed regretfully in his heart.

To tell the truth, Tang Huan sincerely hopes that in addition to the so-called plagiarism scandal, Hollywood's big companies can also come to join in the fun, so as to completely offend Spielberg.

But it's a pity that Hollywood bigwigs, including old rivals like Warner, don't have the leisure to talk about this idleness.

"I secured a special screening of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" at the White House for you, with a big-name audience like the President and his wife, I see who would dare to twitter!" Tang Huan snorted disdainfully.

Hearing Tang Huan's arrangement, Spielberg, who was originally a little wilted, suddenly perked up.

Didn't you say that my "E.T. Extra-Terrestrial" was suspected of plagiarism, so what about the president and his wife who watched it specifically?

As soon as Tang Huan sent Spielberg away, secret news came from London, England, that the big fish had been caught. (To be continued......)