Hollywood Starts with Animation

Los Angeles, a nightclub.

22:00.

Zucker accepted the invitation of John Nedep, Keanu Reeves, and Charlize Theron to come here.

"Why are you in the mood to invite me for a drink today?" Zucker asked after drinking a glass of wine.

"Of course it's to celebrate the new movie starring Keanu, which is about to be released." Johnny Depp helped.

"Uh? Is it "The Matrix"?" Zucker asked with interest.

"That's right!"

Keanu said with a smile: "It's the movie "The Matrix". In order to shoot it, I only trained for 6 months during the preparatory period. Look at my muscles, don't you realize that I'm stronger than before? less?"

"really."

Zucker responded, but his heart was full of regrets.

The movie "The Matrix", what a classic movie!

In fact, as early as early 1997, Zucker planned to cut off Hu Warner Films and grab the script and filming rights of "The Matrix".

After all, no one understands its potential better than Zucker, who is a traveler.

The "Matrix" trilogy has grossed $1.64 billion worldwide. The surrounding areas of the offline market are also very popular. Only the same style of sunglasses and windbreaker as the protagonist has sold 7 million pieces in one year, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

It is conceivable how much money the "Matrix" series of movies are!

How did Zhu Ke give up?

However......

The Wachowski brothers (later both transgendered and become the Wachowski sisters), the script owners of the series, despised Zucker and the Wald Films in early 1997!

Unceremoniously refused!

"Your Wald Pictures is too small to deserve the reputation of our Wachowski brothers, so we will only choose big Hollywood companies, such as Time Warner, as partners."

This is the original Wachowski brothers,

Reject Zucker's original words.

At that time, Zhu Ke almost died of anger!

Who are you looking down on? !

But in fact, at the beginning of 1997, Zucker's strength was indeed not good.

...

"Zuck, are you still thinking about the Wachowskis rejecting you?" Charlize Theron laughed suddenly.

As soon as these words came out, Nidepp and Keanu were immediately taken aback.

"Keanu, don't you know that Zucker once played the attention of "The Matrix". If the Wachowski brothers rejected it, then "The Matrix" would be Zucker's."

Theron smiled and mentioned the past.

"Hey, hey, it's almost done, can you shut the door with your mouth, and don't mention it?" Zuke looked at Theron resentfully.

Hearing this, Theron waved his hand quickly: "Okay, I was wrong."

Keanu and Nidepp on the side also laughed unkindly.

"The Matrix" is a pain in Zucker's heart!

Wrong billion!

For a man like Zucker who is stingy and full of vampire attributes, making a mistake is more uncomfortable than killing him. After all, he was so close.

"Keanu, don't laugh, even if you missed "The Matrix", I still have "300 Spartans"." Zu Ke said angrily.

Keanu was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "Zuck, do you think "300" can surpass "The Matrix" at the box office?"

"Of course!"

Zhu Ke hadn't spoken yet, but Theron on the side was the first to say it.

Theron is the heroine of the "300" movie!

The role of Queen of Sparta!

Compared with Nidepp and Keanu, who are only guest performers, Theron, who participated in the whole process, is full of confidence in "300".

"Then I'll wait and see." Keanu laughed.

"The Matrix" movie, set for March 31, 1999;

"300 Spartans", set for April 7, 1999;

The time difference between the two releases is only less than 7 days apart, and there is a direct competitive relationship.

After a "hot-blooded" invitation to fight, it is natural to drink.

That night, Zucker was the first to hang up his mother's drink.

The amount of alcohol, Zucker, is a shameful category.

......

the next day.

That is, January 12, 1999.

On this afternoon, many representatives of Internet companies appeared in New York, and Zucker was no exception.

Today is the day of the 32nd Super Bowl commercials!

The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the NFL (Major Football League). It has been the most watched TV program in the United States for many years, and has gradually become an unofficial national festival in the United States, known as the "American Spring Festival Gala".

Hundreds of millions of Americans will watch the annual championship game on the day of the Super Bowl.

How can American companies and overseas companies that are interested in expanding the North American market miss such an opportunity to promote their own companies and products?

The advertising time of the Super Bowl has always been an opportunity for many companies!

Zucker is no exception!

The movie "Spartan 300 Warriors" was set for April 7, 1999; however, another Wald Films movie "My Big Greek Wedding" was set for Valentine's Day on February 14. Show!

Of course, Zucker is not willing to give up the Super Bowl, an excellent publicity opportunity.

Of course, countless companies and businesses from inside and outside the United States have no reason to pass up this opportunity, even if the Super Bowl 30-second commercial is very expensive.

"what?"

"Isn't this Jeff, you bastard, and you're competing in a Super Bowl commercial?"

As soon as he entered the venue, Zucker saw an old acquaintance, Jeff Bezos.

Bezos glanced at Zucker angrily: "Who are you calling a bastard? If you can come, will you not allow me to advertise on Amazon?"

"Yes, definitely!" Zucker rolled his eyes at him.

"Hi, Zucker, it's really you!"

At this moment, another person greeted Zuke.

Isn't Wisig, chairman and CEO of ICQ, an old acquaintance?

"Old friend, I haven't seen you for a long time. Do you miss us or miss ICQ? After all, ICQ's success is due to you."

As soon as they met, Zucker could see that Wisger was in a good mood.

After all, due to Zucker's intervention, ICQ was not acquired by America Online (AOL), and now it is developing really well, with nearly 100 million users worldwide.

Of course, the premise is that Microsoft's MSN chat software, no admission.

Wisig added, "Zuck, old man. Do you regret selling all of your ICQ shares now?"

"Ha ha!"

Zucker sneered.

Are you here to say hello?

fart!

This is for sarcasm.

The corner of Zuke's mouth raised slightly: "Wesger, don't let my motherfucker and my BB, if I regret selling the shares of ICQ, I will be your grandson."

"Eh? Then wait and see!" Wisger sneered and glanced at Zucker before entering the venue.

"Tsk tsk tsk~!"

Bezos on the side smiled and said, "Zuck, this is not your character. He mocked you in person."

Zuke said angrily: "Fart! He Weisig is nothing, and the villain is just a villain. When Microsoft's chat software goes on sale, you can see how long he can be arrogant."

Zucker has no regrets about selling/emptying ICQ shares;

So is Bezos.

Wisger is a talented person who can do research and computer information technology, but Zucker really doesn't like him when it comes to the management of the company.

"Um!"

Bezos nodded and smiled: "Weiss is too stubborn, and his ability is average. Besides, Zucker, you exchanged the shares of ICQ to Warner and Sony, don't you count him? As far as I know, His chairman is about to be overridden by the big groups, tsk tsk tsk."

Zucker chuckled.

Although Zhu Ke is young, he is also a little scumbag.

" "The first more is sent.