After figuring out the other party's intentions. Lin Mu finally agreed to meet the company's executive chairman. Jericho is of French descent who emigrated to Canada, and usually speaks French. So he doesn't speak English very neatly. And from time to time, it will also be interspersed with a French vocabulary. Fortunately, Lin Mu had already learned in advance that he was the representative of the company, otherwise he doubted that he would have had the patience to listen to his lengthy self-introduction.

"I'm personally very interested in this technology, certainly not as strongly as Mr. Cameron. On behalf of the producers, I would like to express my gratitude to the company for the technical support provided by the company for the film." Although he already knew the other party's intentions, Lin Mu didn't talk about cooperation at first. James-Cameron's remarks alone weren't enough to convince him, and Lin Mu wanted to see what Jericho would have to say.

"Our company has just developed a format conversion technology that can convert a quiet film into 3D format and then release the film in theaters. I can assure you that the 3D version of a Hollywood blockbuster is far better than a traditional millimeter movie. Jericho wished Lin Mu could go into the theater and experience it for himself, because it was much clearer and more intuitive than for him to describe that feeling.

Of course, Lin Mu knows the charm of 3D movies, and the outstanding representatives of 3D movies in later generations rely on unique visual effects to surpass and become the new champion in the history of the global box office. The ticket price of a movie is 34 times that of a traditional movie, but despite this, people still flock to it because of the unique visual enjoyment that other reflective devices cannot express.

After entering the new world, with the popularization of the Internet, traditional films have encountered unprecedented challenges, and even a threat to survival. The endless sprawling of pirated movies on the Internet has an immeasurable impact on genuine movies released in theaters. Due to the early development of the Internet in Europe and the United States, genuine movies can be protected both in terms of legislation and management. But in some emerging countries, online piracy is rampant, and in many cases a movie has not yet been released. These works can already be enjoyed "for free" on the Internet in advance, which has caused a large loss of theater audiences.

The main income of the film is the box office after its release, and in this situation, the production cost of the film has been greatly limited, and the difficulties encountered by Chinese films in later generations also illustrate this very well. Hollywood movies invest one or two hundred million to shoot a telegraph, and basically in the United States they can recover their costs by relying only on the box office. However, if Chinese films have invested more than 100 million yuan and want to recover their costs locally, they still have some confidence.

Guarding a huge market, but the profits of the film are greatly diluted by online piracy, which is an important reason for the huge potential of Chinese films, but the slow development. There is only a small part of the fixed consumer group who can go into the cinema to watch movies, and if the final profit of a film with a huge investment and the profit of a small and medium-sized production cost film cannot reflect a clear difference, then the development of this kind of large-scale film will not be able to talk about.

Many Chinese films in later generations are not short of funds, and Chinese films are not without the ability to shoot blockbusters, but if the market cannot provide effective returns to such large-investment films, then no investor will have the idea of continuing to invest. Chinese film blockbusters are even difficult to survive, so how to start with development and growth?

China's economy has entered a stage of rapid development since the reform and opening up, and it should be said that a broad market foundation is available, otherwise it would not be possible to collect the box office in the Chinese market. To achieve such brilliant results, technology can be said to be a great contribution. Before the film was released in China, pirated copies of the film were already circulating on the Internet. But the biggest advantage of this film that condenses Hollywood's most advanced special effects technology is that it is a film that concentrates on impact technology, and only in theaters can you feel the unparalleled real shock, and many Chinese audiences have seen the film's online piracy and then walked into the cinema to feel the special charm of the movie.

The technological leadership has allowed the film to overcome the impact of the Internet on traditional films and win back those audiences who have been pulled away by the Internet.

This is an important reason why Lin Mu is so interested in 3D movies, but for now. 3D movies are still in the development stage, and the number of 3D theaters in the world is not very large, which has caused a lot of difficulties in promoting films. "I know that movies have an unbeatable visual advantage, but you also know that there aren't many theaters that can show movies now, and even if there are formats, there is no place to show them, which is a bit redundant for film companies!"

"The biggest challenge we face now is not the number of 3D theaters, but the fact that even if we build theaters, we don't have the right films to attract audiences. It's a completely new technology, and despite the technology we've developed, Hollywood blockbusters are still reluctant to adopt the format. We need a good strategic partner. to jointly tap into this lucrative market."

"Why am I so honored?" Jericho's words were already clear, but Lin Mu was still a little hesitant.

Paramount Pictures is the most powerful film company in Hollywood. As the leader of the crowd, Mr. Speaker has always been bold in style. With a far-sighted vision, we are sure that you will be interested in this promising technology! Although Jericho said this, his heart obviously did not have as strong confidence as he showed in his words, although James Cameron repeatedly promised him before coming that Lin Mu would definitely accept his advice, but he was still a little unsure of Lin Mu's attitude.

"I wonder if that's what Mr. Cameron thinks. Or is it your personal thoughts? Jericho's expression was a little unnatural when he said this, which made Lin Mu see the clue at a glance.

"Actually, Jericho and I both think so!" James and Kameiyuan hurriedly stood up to play a round for Jericho, he gave Jericho a look as he spoke, and Jericho quickly nodded yes. "You are the ideal partner for the company, no matter whose idea it is, there is no doubt about that."

"So how should we work together? Lin Mu did not delve into this issue. He is now more concerned with how the cooperation will be carried out.

"Now that the company is providing the technology and equipment for 3D theaters around the world, if Paramount can establish a partnership with the company, we will provide 3D technology to some of Paramount Cinemas, which are well-equipped and well-equipped, and can also show movies in these theaters. At the same time, the company plans to invest in the construction of a number of theaters in North America and Europe, which is a huge project. So we hope to get the support and help of a powerful film company like Paramount! ”

At a time when movies were in the ascendant, 3D put forward such lucrative terms, apparently trying to tie the interests of Paramount and the movie together. If Paramount invests in theaters, it is inevitable that the films produced by the company will be converted into formats and released in the future. Forming an alliance of interests with a film company like Paramount that produces high-quality movies and has a high reputation in Hollywood, then the promotion of the film does not need more to be done by the four companies. A movie like this is enough to make the movie accessible to moviegoers around the world, and when the time comes, a large number of 3D theaters will need to be built, and then it is natural that someone will go to the company with the money.

Jericho and 3D had a perfect idea, to gain greater profit space in the future with a short-term profit loss, but they still underestimated the woods. No one would have thought that Lin Mu still had a memory from the future in his mind, he knew that movies would become mainstream in the future, so the conditions proposed by the company at this time were not so attractive to him.

"Investing in movies is hugely risky, and to put it mildly, it doesn't seem like there's much to be gained from working with Paramount!" Lin Mu shook his head, Paramount did not say anything about the company's security biography, and at the same time had to take a huge risk, even if he agreed to this kind of thing, the board of directors would definitely not approve it.

"3D has made great sacrifices for this collaboration. Is Zhisheng doubting our sincerity? Jericho said with some dissatisfaction.

"Sacrifice?" Lin Mu smiled indifferently. "I personally don't doubt the sincerity of Jericho Xianman's cooperation, but to put it mildly, the company's total market capitalization is less than one-tenth of Paramount's.

Investing in the construction of 3D theaters, it is estimated that the company will now sell itself as a whole, and it is unlikely that it will be able to establish a basic theater system in North America. ”

"Of course, I don't doubt the strength of the company." Jericho wanted to refute, but Lin Mu's words were not finished: "I am very optimistic about the development of films in the future, but investing in the construction of theaters is just a cooperation between us and us, and I don't think there is a so-called concession of interests." For now, if Paramount invests in theaters, it means making movies as well. This is undoubtedly promoting for 3D companies

"Once the technology matures, other studios can use the technology, Paramount takes the risk to open up the market, and then somebody else comes to share the cake, and that kind of thing is the company. Would you be willing? ”

"This," Jericho didn't expect the forest to see so far.

"So let's put it another way. Paramount could have avoided taking that risk, and when the technology became more mature in the use of film, we were going to get in. Four is just a technical means, and it's not the most important thing in a film, you know what I mean?

"So what do you think companies should do? Jericho began to shake a little.

"The film has a lot of promise, and Paramount really wants to be able to work with the company. But I think the collaboration should be on a deeper level. Paramount chose to work with the four companies at this time, to some extent, it is a kind of support for the company in the early stage of development, so after the market opens in the future, how will your company repay Paramount? Lin Mu further prompted.

We can build a good partnership. There will definitely be more intentions in the future" Jericho finally understood Lin Mu's true intentions, he wanted to get more benefits from the cooperation, but Jericho did not intend to make concessions on this issue, and the conditions he added were basically equal to not saying, and did not touch the essential change of interests at all.

"If Mr. Jericho insists on his opinion, then our cooperation will become dispensable, and I will not be able to convince the board of directors to accept such a cooperation!" Lin Mu's tone suddenly became very indifferent, this Jericho probably hadn't figured out that it was not the company that dominated this kind of cooperation, but the more powerful Paramount.

"Students need to think about the fact that if the technology is first promoted by other studios, then Paramount will lose its current dominance in Hollywood. Technology will be replaced by other technologies in the coming years. And this technology will be in our hands all the time! Jericho is sending a small message to Lin Mu very vaguely, if Paramount gives up the opportunity to work with their company now. Then, in the future, when the film market matures, Paramount will have a great difficulty in going back and cooperating with the company.

"I wonder if this is Mr. Jericho's own idea, or if the company has already reached an intention?" Lin Mu's tone could not hear any emotional fluctuations, but he was secretly sneering in his heart. As a representative of a technology provider. Jericho made a fatal mistake, Paramount, as the biggest potential customer of technology in the film field, his threat will instead anger the woods.

As a businessman, Jericho will not fail to understand, then he can only show one thing, this cooperation is important to him personally, so he would rather risk tearing his face with Lin Mu than see the cooperation collapse.

Jericho's remarks were certainly emotional, but they were more of a negotiating temptation. Lin Mu's tough attitude made him mumble in his heart, and Lin Mu's clear understanding of the future of 3D technology made Jericho feel that the cooperation would not be able to carry out without more favorable conditions. He is not confused, on the contrary, he understands the pros and cons of this cooperation better than anyone else, Paramount can not cooperate with the company, but if even Lin Mu is not willing to take this risk, then the hope of 3D company to convince other Hollywood studios is becoming more and more slim. Lin Mu's understanding and accurate grasp of 3D technology exceeded Jericho's expectations, so he firmly occupied the initiative in the negotiations from the beginning.

Jericho is now starting to regret that he had spoken too much, and he didn't know how to answer Lin Mu's question now. He cast a pleading look at James Kermellon, who was standing nearby. And James Ka Mellon doesn't want the negotiations between the two to reach an impasse like this, and he is keen on movies, and he is bent on facilitating this cooperation. Otherwise, he would not have been able to realize the grand idea that was brewing in his heart.

"I think you may have misunderstood what Mr. Jericho meant, he attaches great importance to this cooperation, and he also has a lot of sincerity, is your refusal a little too hasty?" James Kamelon once stepped up to play for Jericho.

"But I don't see the kind of sincerity you call Jericho." Lin Mu shook his head with "regret", he said this, which was to give Jericho a small step down.