Chapter 323: Los Angeles
Baolong's research on computer CG special effects was initially mainly based on industrial light and magic, and then a large number of Chinese technicians served as assistants.
With the Chinese technicians, in the work, continue to learn and improve. Up to now, the contribution of Chinese technicians to the company's R&D projects has become the main role.
Of course, Richard. Taylor is a master-level special effects genius who is actually progressing faster than everyone else. So, Richard. Taylor has always been the absolute authority on Baolong's computer special effects technology.
In Richard. Under Taylor's leadership, Powerlong Film Company's computer special effects technology level has been able to sit on an equal footing with industrial light and magic.
Zhang Shaojie thought of this buddy's achievements over the years, patted him on the shoulder and said: "Your position is irreplaceable, and your credit will always be remembered by us!" ”
"If you can give me 1% of the equity of Baolong Film Company, it will be even more sincere!" Richard said humorously.
Gu Long heard the news and said with a smile: "I can transfer this 1% equity to you!" ”
"Really?" Richard was stunned for a moment, but he was actually joking.
Gu Long said seriously: "That's natural, anyone who has made contributions to the company can get Baolong's equity." Of course, this is something that you need to pay for. Do you choose to buy equity with cash, or do you deduct it from your future salary? ”
Richard said, "Deduct it from your salary!" Half of my salary is paid every month, and the rest is converted into equity! ”
Now Baolong Film Company, with total assets of 150 million Hong Kong dollars. With the brand reputation of Baolong Film Company, as well as the follow-up interests of the films of the "Legend of Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty" series and the "Happy Ghost" series. In addition, Baolong's technical patents have accumulated more than 200 patents, many of which are important patents of strategic significance in the field of film special effects.
What's more, there is a demon like Zhang Shaojie who has opened a golden finger, and he continues to provide Baolong with best-selling scripts every year.
All of this constitutes Baolong Film Company, which has attractive investment value.
1% equity of Baolong Company, worth 1.5 million Hong Kong dollars. Richard's monthly salary reaches about 40,000 Hong Kong dollars, and it takes 75 months to pay 20,000 yuan a month to be able to buy 1% of the equity in batches. This means that Richard will give the company at least 6 years or more.
Tsui Hark, Cheng Xiaodong, Yuan Heping, and even Lin Qingxia are also interested in the equity of Baolong Company.
Zhang Shaojie and Gu Long discussed, and each of them gave up 10% of the equity, making up a total of 20% of the equity.
Directors, actors, technicians, and managers who have made contributions can buy shares in the company at a low price.
After this proposal, it was deeply approved by many directors and stars of the company.
Tsui Hark is ready to pay 1.5 million to buy 1% of the equity, and Cheng Xiaodong also intends to buy 0.2% of the equity from 300,000, and Lin Qingxia also bought 2% of the equity
As a result, more and more stars and directors have become shareholders of the company, which is consistent with the interests of Baolong. This is undoubtedly conducive to consolidating the market position of Baolong Company.
The equity incentive of the film company is a very effective measure to tie the interests of big directors, big stars, and some skilled personnel to the company.
In the 90s, Huayi Brothers in the mainland signed dozens of big directors and big stars through equity incentives. As a result, Huayi Brothers has become a first-class film company. It wasn't until Huayi Brothers was successfully listed that many stars and directors sold their stocks and left the company, and Huayi Brothers' model began to have a little crisis.
After everyone discussed the issue of equity incentives.
The team of Baolong's "The Legend of Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty" began to take a charter flight and flew to Los Angeles, USA - the goal, to participate in the Oscars.
———————————— the establishment of the Academy Awards was the proposal of Meyer, the general manager of MGM, the "King of Hollywood" in 1927 - "gather all the elites of Hollywood and form a group." It includes actors, directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, and of course, producers. Make them the backbone of Hollywood, let them mediate disputes, or play a facilitation role in the studio. ”
Later, Meyer established the "Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences", which originally had the role of cultivating film talents and mediating conflicts between major companies. However, the prestige of the "Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences" is not enough to reconcile the contradictions in the entire American film industry.
Therefore, gradually the "academy" shifted its focus to awarding and encouraging outstanding filmmakers. This award is the "Academy Award", which is commonly known as the "Oscar".
Since the success of the first Academy Awards in 1929, the award has lasted for more than 50 years. Due to the influence of Hollywood, it has occupied half of the global film market. Therefore, the Oscar is also the most watched award in the film industry around the world.
Although, in the previous Oscars, most of the award-winning works are from the United States. However, film companies all over the world have a huge obsession with the Oscars.
No matter how small the probability of winning the award is, it will attract the participation of all the heavyweight film companies in the world.
A group of Baolong Film Company took a plane to Los Angeles on April 8 to attend the Academy Awards.
With the Oscars just around the corner and Los Angeles buzzing with activity. Thousands of people in the film industry have rushed to Hollywood.
And more fans are also traveling thousands of miles to Hollywood, just to meet the idols they worship.
At the 55th Academy Awards, many of the films nominated are heavyweights, such as "", which is a far-reaching science fiction film, and many later alien movie themes are deeply influenced by "".
The historical film "The Legend of Gandhi", the comedy "My Fair Lady", the sci-fi film "The Battle for the Electronic World", and the realistic theme "The Great Trial". These films are both acclaimed and acclaimed.
A historical theme like "The Biography of Gandhi", if there is no accident, will become the biggest winner in the 55th Academy Awards.
However, Zhang Shaojie pays more attention to the theme of science fiction.
For example, the two sci-fi themes of "" and "Electronic World Battle" released in 82 are very amazing in terms of scientific imagination.
Directed by Spielberg, it tells the story of an alien who is accidentally left on Earth by his companions and develops an innocent friendship with a young boy, Elliott. This movie has influenced people's imagination of aliens in the next 30 years.
"Cyber World War" tells the story of hacker Kevin's consciousness and being brought into the virtual world by the main computer system. Kevin's only hope is to find the "tron" program, so that he can hope to destroy the mastermind and restore order to the virtual world and the real space-time. Because of this era, many people don't even know what a computer is, let alone the Internet. Therefore, for this movie, most viewers said that they couldn't understand it. However, there is no doubt that "Electronic World Wars" is full of imagination of the future Internet and intelligent programs, and it inspired "The Matrix" in the 90s.
In fact, many American science fiction movies actually have a lot of inspiration for future science and technology products, such as laptops, the Internet, online games, mobile phones and other products, which have existed in a large number of science fiction works in the 70s and 80s.
Zhang Shaojie and others stayed in the hotel room.
Since, Hollywood is flooded with a large number of tourists because the rooms are overcrowded. Zhang Shaojie and Lin Qingxia naturally live in one room.
The rest of Baolong Company is also two by two.
There are still three days left before the Academy Awards are officially awarded.
So Zhang Shaojie and others still have a few days to enjoy the customs of Hollywood.
One morning, Zhang Shaojie and Lin Qingxia went out, bought a large number of American products, and returned to the hotel tired like dogs.
However, a middle-aged man in his 40s suddenly greeted him and said, "Hi, Mr. Zhang Shaojie? ”
Zhang Shaojie was stunned and said, "Are you?" ”
The middle-aged man smiled: "I'm a director named Steven. Spielberg! I've seen the movie adapted from your "The Legend of Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty". For this movie, the scientific and technological means used are very admirable. Can you tell me about the movie? ”
Steven. Spielberg? Zhang Shaojie was stunned for a few seconds, and was quickly shocked!
OMG!
This is a genius in American cinema!
Born in 1946 in Cincinnati, USA, Steven. Spielberg, shortly after graduating from college, in 1971, got a chance to express himself at Universal Pictures, and his first film, "Duel", made millions of dollars in profits for Universal Pictures, and gained a good reputation in the film industry.
By the time he was 75 years old, Steven. Spielberg designed mechanical props to shoot Jaws, which grossed an astronomical $400 million at the box office, shocking the entire world film industry!
Later, movies with different themes such as "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "" have also achieved impressive results.
In fact, Steven. Spielberg's box office of $400 million in 75 years has become the best director in the world at that time!
It can be said that in the 70s ~ 80s Steven. Spielberg is the "king of directors"!
It wasn't until Cameron's "Titanic" came out in 97 that the crown of the king of directors began to be worn by Cameron.
"Mr. Spielberg, you are the great director I admire the most!" Zhang Shaojie said respectfully.
Spielberg smiled: "I'm just a lucky director, and I will definitely be replaced by a better director in the future!" ”
Zhang Shaojie said: "No, you have become a classic of the times!" The director of the future is simply king in the future. But you have already started shaking the world in 75 years! ”
(To be continued)