Hollywood Starts with Animation

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The investment in the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was a complete surprise for Zucker!

After all, the film's producer, Jiang Zhiqiang, has a deep relationship with Sony Columbia. Before the contract was signed, Zucker didn't think he could cut his teeth from Sony.

Offending a Warner is enough. If he offends Sony Columbia again, does Zucker still want to hang out in Hollywood?

This self-knowledge, Zucker still has it!

"I don't know what's wrong with the executives in Colombia, which is why they are stingy with investment. Otherwise, how could "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" belong to me in the name of Wald Pictures?"

"Sony Columbia, nice guy~"

Zu Kele grinned.

Boom!

Just then, there was a knock on the door of the office.

Chief Assistant Alexander entered the office with a pile of documents.

"Is something wrong?" Zucker asked.

"Boss, news has just come from Germany that the tax refunds for the two movies "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" have been completed, and it is expected that in another week, Monari will be able to transfer the funds to the fertile German Films account."

Hearing this, Zhu Ke immediately raised his mouth slightly.

Tax refund!

Germany is a country that many Hollywood film companies like very much, not because of tourism and humanistic factors, but because of a German tax rebate policy that supports the film industry. This tax rebate policy aims to attract foreign capital to participate in German film shooting and promote the development of the German film industry.

However, this favorable policy was exploited by Hollywood studios!

for example:

The "Spider-Man" movie set up by Wald Pictures first sold the film and television copyright to the German company Monari, and then Monari filed a tax rebate with the relevant German authorities. The production cost of 140 million US dollars can be applied for 10%. % tax refund, which is $14 million.

After waiting for $14 million in funding,

Germany's Monari Corporation sold the rights to "Spider-Man" back to Wald Pictures for $1 million.

After this change of hands, the "Spider-Man" movie has not yet started shooting, and Wald Pictures has made a return of $14 million.

You say, can the major Hollywood studios not like this policy?

LOVE it!

This is simply blatantly exploiting loopholes in laws and policies!

The relevant German departments responsible for tax rebates have gritted their teeth many times, wanting to cancel this policy. After all, no one likes giving money for nothing.

However, as far as Zucker knows, this policy will still exist until 2020, when Zucker travels!

"Boss, this is the specific data, you can take a look." Alexander submitted a document to Zuke.

["Spider-Man" successfully refunded 14 million US dollars;]

["Harry Potter" successfully refunded 13.5 million US dollars;]

Of course, the German company Monarui, as a partner and a local snake, also received a total return of 2 million US dollars.

"That's right, this time, it's two movies, and it has successfully returned more than 20 million US dollars." Zu Kemeizi.

Alexander said with a smile: "It's because our group is strong enough now, otherwise the vampires in Germany would not cooperate with us. Thinking about the original "Spartan 300 Warriors", it was not a successful tax refund. "

Relevant departments in Germany have a limit on the amount of tax refunds processed each year.

It is not that everyone can apply for a tax refund.

Without the participation of German local snakes, can you apply for tax refund?

Not to mention Wald Films, even the Big Six Hollywood will rely on them for tax rebates in Germany.

Zhu Ke smiled and said, "We can't look down on those vampires. Without them, we wouldn't be able to apply for tax rebates. Besides, there will be more opportunities for cooperation in the future."

Alexander nodded and said, "Boss, in addition to the tax refund, I also received an invitation from ICQ this morning, inviting you to attend ICQ's third anniversary cocktail party on May 16."

Icq's third anniversary cocktail party?

Zucker couldn't help but blurt out: "What is Wisger doing? Is he going to disgust me?"

No wonder Zucker thinks otherwise!

One month ago, on March 28, ICQ held a reception for the first anniversary of its listing on the Nasdaq. They did not invite Zucker, the founder, to attend. This time, on the third anniversary of the establishment of icq, why did they invite Zucker again?

Besides, Zucker's shares in icq are all sold now.

Sold clean!

Now that they have sent an invitation, you say, can Zucker think more about it?

"Boss, do you accept the invitation, or reject them?" Alexander asked.

"..."

Zhu Ke did not answer immediately, but pondered.

For Icq, Zucker does not deny that he has feelings!

After all, in 1996, the successful investment in icq was one of Zhu Ke’s most successful investments since he crossed over. During his tenure as ICQ’s chief creative officer, Zu Ke also gave advice many times, and devoted a lot of effort.

Of course, it has also brought great rewards to Zucker.

Angel round investment, follow-up A and B rounds of financing, investment of 8 million US dollars before and after, brought hundreds of millions of dollars to Zucker.

As for the contradiction with Wisger and others, I won't say much.

The current ICQ, huh...the situation is not very good!

Its biggest competitor, Microsoft's MSN chat software, is frantically grabbing icq's instant messaging market. At the same time, there are many local chat software emerging in overseas countries and regions, constantly squeezing icq's living space.

It is no exaggeration to say that the good days of icq are over!

It can even be said that the situation is precarious, and if you are not careful, you will be plunged into bankruptcy!

"Alexander, you replied to ICQ and said I would be there at that time," Zucker said.

"Yes, boss."

"Wait a moment!"

Zucker stopped Alexander and said: "You send them another invitation to invite Wisger to the celebration feast of "Spartan 300 Warriors" and "My Grand Greek Wedding" on May 18."

......

Icq Corporation.

"Chairman, Mr. Wald replied and said that he would attend our third-anniversary reception." The vice president and one of the founders, Vardy Hui reported.

Hearing this, Chairman Vesger immediately clenched his fists.

"Hu~~"

Wisger's sad face showed a smile, and he breathed a sigh of relief: "Now icq's funds are tight, and the opponent is also aggressive, we can only pin our hopes on Zhu Ke, hoping that he will still read the love of icq. , can help us, otherwise we may not be able to overcome this difficulty."

"Mr. Wald, will you help us?"

Vardy smiled wryly.

You must know that Zhu Ke withdraws from icq, which is the result of their persecution. Now that icq can't work anymore, they turn to Zhu Ke for help. What is this called!

"If you don't try it, how will you know the result? Besides, we have no extra escape route!" Wisger gritted his teeth.

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