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New Year's Day in 1994 was given to Gates' wedding, which ended in a mess. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Everyone else thinks. It's not worth the time you spent on this trip - it's a waste of expressions!

But Mr. the richest man thinks that this kind of face project is still quite necessary to do - at least, on the surface, it seems that the relationship between the powerful Tang IT Kingdom and its peers is very harmonious, and it has reasonably given up some living space.

This trend is much more important than Microsoft's reluctance, and it can be turned into evidence at any time to refute the arguments of monopolizing the IT industry.

Of course, this also has to do with the fact that Microsoft, which has limited strength, can create predictable threats.

Tang Huan, who calmly held the idea of "soldiers coming to block, water coming to the earth", after returning to San Francisco, just asked his subordinates to be vigilant and pay attention to possible changes in the industry, including Microsoft, and then turned his energy to what he thought was more important - the work of carrying on the past and opening up the future unique to the end of the year and the beginning of the year.

This year, Fang Yuan and Zheru will adapt to the situation of economic globalization and make major adjustments in terms of structure, strategy, and so on. The relevant work will be in full swing in the first quarter.

Based on the core positions of these two major companies, it is imperative to keep pace with the times, which can be said to affect the whole body - Tang Huan likes to lazily throw some important work to his subordinates to do, but the real crystallization of more than ten years of hard work is not suitable for others.

It's just that the richest man is not so easy to calm down for his IT kingdom.

Hollywood's subordinates, for example, persevered in bringing the excitement to his tycoon.

At this stage, the three major brands of Luen Mei, MGM and Twentieth Century Fox, as well as the sub-brands below them, together account for nearly 35% of the North American film market - if it were to meet a special year like 1982, when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" was released, it would be even higher. The degree of pride in the spring breeze is not an exaggeration to describe it as walking sideways with the nostrils facing the sky.

As a result, MGM and Luen Mei want to celebrate their birthdays together - MGM, founded in 1924, is already 70 years old this year; Founded in 1919, Luen Mei celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Twentieth Century Fox, founded in 1935, wanted to join in the fun, but unfortunately it was only a year away from "five" or "ten".

Tang Tycoon is quite speechless about this - in Hollywood, Paramount and Universal are in front! And even if you make some money, there's no need to be so ostentatious, don't you know that I'm afraid to hear rumors about monopolies now?

But these executives are also full of words - ten years ago, everyone was still running in; Five years ago, the boss was not in the United States; This year, with Hollywood taking the top spot, it's only natural to hold a celebration to show our dominance.

Seeing that these guys were very ambitious, they almost wrote the intention of "seeing who dares not to come to the show" directly on their faces, and Tang Daheng didn't bother to care, just pointed out one point - it's okay to help build momentum, but don't expect me to definitely attend two celebrations.

As a result, MGM and Luen Mei had already agreed that the two would combine the celebrations into one and arrange them to be held in mid-March, before the Academy Awards.

In this case, Tang Huan did not drag his feet, and immediately instructed Yanle Entertainment to coordinate the relevant preparations from the group, and he himself came to Los Angeles to inspect, and at the same time visited the 1994 Football World Cup Organizing Committee - San Francisco and Los Angeles provided the stadiums needed for this competition.

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When eating at Hu Yinmeng's residence, Tang Huan heard a news from the other party - the ambitious Spielberg wanted to set up a film company with Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen in addition to Amperin.

"If you feel that you have enough skills, then challenge the existing pattern of Hollywood." Tang Tycoon nodded flatly.

It can be said that the richest man is not surprised by this - Gain, by now, Spielberg's success in his career is no longer necessary to repeat, and his pursuit is naturally not limited to wealth, it can be described as human nature; Jeffrey Katzenberg, whose heart is higher than heaven and whose fate is thinner than paper, is not difficult to guess after losing the Disney Company's political ~ political struggle, and his eagerness to fight his way out of Hollywood. And when these factors are superimposed, it is enough for people in this small circle to continue to move forward according to the historical trajectory.

Although he felt that there was nothing new to say, a curiosity naturally popped up in Tang Tycoon's heart, so he asked casually: "What is the name of their company?" ”

"It's not listed yet, how can I know." Hu Yinmeng rolled his eyes.

"Anyway, no matter what the name is, DreamWorks definitely can't be called." Tang Huan laughed playfully, "This title has already been given to you by me early." ”

"Don't pour me ecstasy soup, I'm actually an exploited person who works for you - I used to be in Xiangjiang, and now I'm being pulled to the United States." After Hu Yinmeng cut off, he continued to analyze: "Spielberg confided in me this plan just to blow the wind to you through me. ”

Tang Huan smiled and waved his hand, "You just tell him that I don't need to get in the way—only be optimistic." ”

"You cunning old and cunning guys, you speak better than you sing." Hu Yinmeng unceremoniously revealed the bottom of the old man and said: "You must have recognized it in your heart, Spielberg's small group, at most, is fluttering on the production process for a while." ”

"I really don't care about this new company, Spielberg has several of my film contracts on him anyway - I can use it when I want to." Tang Huan, who didn't care, changed the topic and said: "Find an art film to enjoy in your small theater, so that you can change your mind and relax." ”

"There's just a copy of the latest Academy Award-nominated film that's sure to satisfy you." Hu Yinmeng smiled and busied.

Glancing at the label copied on Hu Yinmeng's hand, Tang Huan said lazily: "I have already watched "Farewell My Concubine". ”

"This is what I found for you." Hu Yinmeng picked up another copy, shook it, and didn't forget to add, "Restricted level." ”

Over the years, MGM has participated in movies with a wide range of themes and meat and vegetarian dishes.

Hu Yinmeng's translation of "ThePiano" - "Piano Farewell" is one of them.

Tang Huan raised his eyebrows, "Is that normal?" ”

"Of course." Hu Yinmeng skillfully operated the projector and introduced: "The highest honor at last year's Cannes Film Festival, the Palme d'Or, was shared by "Piano Farewell" and "Farewell My Concubine". The former was nominated for 8 Academy Awards, and the latter was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. ”

"The highest honor of this year's Oscars should belong to Spielberg and "Schindler's List". The others and works are all characters who accompany the prince to study. Tang Huan's tone was very affirmative.

During the production process of "Schindler's List", Mr. The richest man only provided some conveniences within the normal range, not too much to make up, and there was no reason for that, but Universal, which has been cut off all these years, and Time Warner's Steve Ross, showed great enthusiasm. After all, people are a Jewish circle. It's just a pity that before the movie was released, Steve Ross went to heaven to report.

"Is politics ~ governance correct?" After Hu Yinmeng muttered casually, he turned the topic back to "Farewell My Concubine", "For the best foreign language film at the Oscars, Xu Feng has already done public relations on my side." ”

"Then you can do what you have to do." Tang Huan replied nonchalantly.

"Ang Lee's "Xi Banquet" was also shortlisted for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. "Farewell My Concubine" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and "The Banquet" did not come empty-handed, having won the Golden Bear, the highest award at the Berlin International Film Festival last year. Hu Yinmeng was quite embarrassed, "As a result, they are all together now!" ”

"Is the director here for public relations too?" Tang Huan asked absentmindedly.

"One didn't come, one came." Hu Yinmeng pushed the man dissatisfiedly, "You can't use this as a standard for helping anyone." ”

"If it's difficult, then flip a coin and decide." Tang Huan, who was slowly attracted by the movie, was a little impatient, and by the light, he saw a few coins in the nut box on the coffee table, so he picked up one and threw it into the air, "How simple, the result is out." ”

"You're going to fool me." Hu Yinmeng punched the man angrily, "What does the front represent?" What does the negative side represent? ”

Tang Huan shrugged his shoulders, "Then I'll throw it later." ”

Seeing that the man was quite serious about watching the movie, Hu Yinmeng deliberately continued to nag, "The actor of this little girl, Anna Paquinn, is less than 12 years old, selected by director Jane Campion from 5,000 people, and has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards, if she really wins, it will be the second youngest winner in history." ”

Tang Huan has already recognized the little girl in the movie, she is the little naughty in "X-Men" released a few years later in the original time and space.

"This little girl is doing well." Tang Huan said in a rare and serious manner: "Don't you ignore the political ~ correct governance - the ruling Democratic ~ main party, want the US military to admit homosexuality ~ in the end, but it turned out to be disgraced, and the Republic~ and the Party took the opportunity to fight back very hard." Now, on the topic of women's rights, politics ~ governance is correct. ”

Hu Yinmeng, a female literary youth, was convinced by the man in front of her that she was "far-sighted", so she immediately muttered, "You mean, this year's Oscars are also taboo." ”

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"Piano Love" is set in the last century, a young Scottish widow Ida, who has been unable to speak since she was six years old and can only communicate with others through the piano and sign language. Forced by her father, she left her hometown with her daughter and piano to marry Stewart, a colonist in New Zealand.

Due to the heavy weight and difficulty of the journey, Stewart decided to abandon the piano and leave it on the beach.

Ida was in great pain in her heart. She lost the ability to speak since she was a child, and the only thing that could relieve her loneliness was the beautiful music of the piano.

Finally, Ida turns to her new neighbor, Bans. And the other party said that he wanted to listen to her performance first.

So, Ida played passionately on the beach, expressing the complex emotions in her heart.

As a result, Bans was so moved by the music that he knew her inner world better than Ada's husband, so he exchanged a piece of land for a piano from Stewart and painstakingly shipped it home.

In order to play the piano, Ida and the new owner of the piano, Bans, make a deal: she can go and play the piano, but at the cost of teaching the other party how to play the piano.

It's not hard to guess where the next story will go, and the restriction level is limited here.

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Tang Huan was a little skeptical that the female Wenqing chose such an art film for herself to enjoy, did she want to warn herself - once the old king next door sees the right time and takes advantage of the situation, he will be invincible.

"Don't look at me like that, this work by Jane Campion has a deep theme." Hu Yinmeng, who turned on the light, was lying on the floor while trolling, looking for the coin that Tang Huan had thrown before.

Looking at the undulating curves of the waves, the man suddenly rose up and rode up.

"Less troublemaking." Hu Yinmeng scolded a few words with a smile, and suddenly exclaimed, "Look at that coin, why is it standing in the crack of the floor?" ”

Tang Huan glanced at it twice, although he was a little surprised, but he didn't pay attention to it at all, "That's not better, you don't have to worry about what the heads and tails of the coin represent." ”

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Tang Huan was sleeping Zhengxiang, suddenly awakened by a violent vibration, opened his eyes, and found that the whole house was shaking by the help of the wall lamp.

"What's wrong?" Hu Yinmeng, who was also awakened, exclaimed.

"Damn, I guess it's an earthquake." After Tang Huan scolded in annoyance, he calmly comforted his woman.

"San Francisco should be fine." Hu Yinmeng immediately worried about his son.

"It's so far away, of course it's fine." Tang Huan took Hu Yinmeng to the courtyard of the villa, only to see a commotion outside, and even the fire could be seen in the distance.

The earthquake lasted less than half a minute before it ended, but then the first aftershocks came.

Tang Huan secretly thought - in terms of population and building density, Los Angeles surpassed San Francisco, and it is estimated that the damage caused by this earthquake will also exceed that of San Francisco a few years ago.

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Indeed, the initial estimate of property damage in this Los Angeles earthquake exceeded $30 billion.

The only good news is that the number of victims is not as devastating, with 57 people killed and more than 8,700 injured as a direct or indirect result of the earthquake.

California rushed to the rescue, and US President Clinton quickly allocated $400 million - the richest man naturally donated $100 million without saying a word.