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   Chapter 253 Darkness Chencang

   Peter Jackson, who had just opened the door, was as stunned as Richard Taylor, wondering if their ears had misheard.

The one who came from the Silicon Valley of San Jose, one of the wealthiest upstarts of America's younger generation, came here with a large sum of money, and now wants to invest in their special effects studio, which is almost comparable to Paul Allen and Paul Allen. Microsoft, hundreds of millions of dollars invested in the newly established DreamWorks, and even far beyond!

   After all, Weta Special Effects Studio is now an unknown special effects company, Peter Jackson is a little famous director, and Taylor and Selkirk are not yet famous prop designers.

In Richard Taylor's small office, a group of people gathered. Taylor and Jackson looked at each other, and for a while they felt like a dream. Special effects studios seemed to be hot in Hollywood, but because they burned too much money, it seemed that Hollywood companies They all say that they want to support special effects, but in fact they are just talking about it. Let them support the special effects companies with real money, one by one is more stingy!

Song Yang is actually the same here. Looking at this dilapidated studio, Gallo completely shattered his perception of Hollywood luxury and grandeur. .

  Grek also frowned, looking at Jackson and Taylor who were leaning together and whispering to each other, wondering whether these two "young people" were reliable.

Of course, compared to Song Yang, the two Jacksons, who are over 30 years old, are naturally not young, but in Hollywood, a person is not judged by age, it depends on whether the person is famous, otherwise even if they debut early , is still a "rookie", and now Peter Jackson can't be considered a rookie in Hollywood, but it's not much better.

   "Song, are you really going to invest in Weta Special Effects Studio?"

Richard Taylor discussed with Peter Jackson for a while, and finally asked Song Yang, now that there is a gold owner who wants to "take over" the Weta special effects, it is a rare opportunity for their founders. In order to support the Weta special effects studio, they have tried their best.

Song Yang nodded and looked at Taylor and Jackson, "If Weta Special Effects Studio is willing to accept investment, the Americas Global Investment Foundation can invest 20 million US dollars in exchange for 60% of Weta Special Effects' equity. The research and development costs of Weta special effects are all covered by the American Investment Foundation!"

  The research and development of special effects is burning money. The special effects that appear on the movie screen, every frame is flowing with the breath of the burning knife.

  The Americas Global Investment Fund invested in Weta special effects. The most important thing is that we don't need Taylor and the others, and they will try their best to raise money for Weta special effects everywhere.

   As for the 20 million US dollars, taking 60% of the equity, whether it is a leak or a loss, Song Yang and the founders of Weta Special Effects both understand that this is not the most important thing.

   How much is the current Weta special effect studio worth? The benevolent sees benevolence, and the wise see wisdom. Those who are optimistic about the special effects industry must think that the Weta special effects that have a certain level of technology are very valuable. Outsiders, they must not feel this thing.

20 million US dollars took 60% of the equity of Weta special effects studio. Song Yang's valuation of Weta special effects was close to 35 million US dollars, but once Weta special effects developed, not to mention To the point of Industrial Light and Magic, as long as an explosive movie special effects can be produced, the valuation of Weta special effects will basically skyrocket.

   And the Weta special effects shares in the hands of Richard Taylor and Jackson are probably even more valuable than they are now, even far beyond.

   "Song, if we acquire Weta Special Effects Studio, what will we do with Weta Special Effects Studio in the future?!"

  Peter Jackson asked, what he cares most about is the Weta special effects studio, what will happen in the future, the Weta special effects studio, but they have spent a lot of effort.

Song Yang looked at Peter Jackson and Taylor, "After the acquisition, Weta Special Effects Studio, together with ILM, will be responsible for the special effects and props for the new film project. If Jackson is interested, he can make this film. Get an assistant director!"

   When you first entered Hollywood, you need to have "one's own people". At least after the acquisition of Weta special effects studio, let Peter Jackson enter the project team, which is considered to have one's own people in it.

"I need Weta special effects studio to improve its strength as soon as possible, at least in Hollywood, to be able to officially undertake the special effects strength of large-scale production films. If necessary, I can acquire special effects companies such as Mengtu and Digital Domain D2 to make Weta special effects a movie. One of the best special effects companies in the industry!"

   Entering an industry, the fastest way to improve is to buy, buy, buy, this is also a common method, what if Weta special effects can’t compare to Industrial Light and Magic, then start the acquisition mode.

  Peter Jackson and Richard Taylor glanced at each other, and they both felt what it means to be arrogant from the technology industry, and they also understood why Hollywood was so eager for Song Yang's arrival.

   "We are open to an investment from the Americas Global Investment Fund, but we need Jimmy Selkirk to vote on this investment!"

   Richard Taylor can't wait to sign a contract with Song Yang right away, but after all, Jimmy Selkirk is also one of the founders of Weta Special Effects, and he always has to go through the process.

But it's just a process. Peter Jackson and Taylor both agreed to this investment. A funder like Song Yang is hard to come by, and Jimmy Selkirk, who is far away in Wellington, will never be in this kind of investment. Time to block.

The special effects of "The Matrix" will definitely require Industrial Light and Magic to play the main role, but if Weta's special effects can gain a bit of experience and skills, it will definitely not be a loss. As long as Song Yang is still in Hollywood in the future, the investment Film special effects, prop design, etc., will definitely be Weta special effects.

   When Song Yang got up, he said to Peter Jackson, "There is a banquet tonight, you can come over together if you have time to talk!"

After coming to Hollywood, this evening Song Yang officially made an appearance. He was going to hold a banquet at a manor in Los Angeles. He invited a lot of people from Hollywood to the scene, whether it was DreamWorks or the Italian gang in Hollywood. If you meet, you can't get around these people in Hollywood after all.

  Hollywood represents the media industry, movies, TV stations, magazines, theaters, stars, etc. This is an industry that controls public opinion.

  Song Yang came to Hollywood this time, in addition to filming a movie to promote Internet culture under the so-called banner of fighting against "Internet culture", the most important thing is to test the waters in the media industry.

   After America Telecom is operational, it will gain a firm foothold in the telecommunications industry, then the next step is to enter the media industry!

  Disney, Fox, Time Warner, Paramount, etc. have huge TV networks, newspapers, radio stations, etc. in their hands, which can easily influence public opinion.

Song Yang didn't expect to be able to eat into a fat man in one go. In a short period of time, he could reach the level of Disney, which is basically impossible, but he still had to test the water. Knowing how deep the industry is, he will be able to do it next time. One hit and cross!

When    returned to the villa in Beverly Hills, Jenny and Hailey were dressing up. Tonight is their first real appearance in front of Hollywood, so naturally they have to focus on dressing up.

As soon as Song Yang returned, he received news that someone had come to visit. The two men and one woman were tall and tall. The leader was a man with a quiet expression and a slightly dull expression. He had a beard and a very strong figure. Tiny scars.

The men and women who came with the man, when they saw Song Yang, also looked at Song Yang curiously. When they saw these people, Ulf immediately blocked Song Yang and stared at them closely. Hands are already on the back of the waist.

  The leading man glanced at the men and women behind him, motioned them not to act rashly, and then said to Song Yang, "Ray Donovan, they are my people, Avi and Lena!"

  Ray Donovan introduced to a man and a woman behind him, and then looked at Song Yang.

Song Yang also glanced at Ulf, let him get out of the way, let Ray Donovan and his party enter the villa, and entered Ray Donovan, Avi, Lena and others in the villa. , even with a bit of familiarity, obviously they don't come to villas like Hollywood.

Entering the villa, Avi and Lena stayed in the living room, Song Yang and Ray Donovan walked to the study, Ulf followed by, glanced at Ray Donovan, and whispered to Song Yang Said, "Do you want me to come in?!"

The experienced Ulf can see that the taciturn Ray Donovan is definitely a ruthless character, at least he has definitely done a lot of black work, even the couple of Avi and Lena, Ulf can feel it , is by no means a good stubborn, Ulf is still a little worried about Song Yang and Ray Donovan getting along alone.

  Although Song Yang also exercised on weekdays and did some training with Ulf, but in terms of combat effectiveness, at least Song Yang stood with Ray Donovan, and Ulf was not at ease.

Song Yang glanced back at Ray Donovan, still standing aside like a sculpture, and even the expression on his face did not change, let alone a smile, for what Ulf and Song Yang said, Ray Donovan Donovan was more like he hadn't heard.

"no need!"

Song Yang said that when he entered the study with Ray Donovan, he could become a "scavenger" trusted by the powerful figures in Hollywood and Los Angeles. Ray Donovan definitely knew his proportions. This thing will never exist in Ray Donovan. If it is an impulsive person, I am afraid that it will not live at all.

After entering the study, Ray Donovan put a document in front of Song Yang, "Now the script of "The Matrix" is in the hands of the Wachowski brothers. They had already completed it in 1994. The script was written, but because they asked to be the director of the film, coupled with the technical requirements of the film, the script was shelved!"

The Wachowski brothers value the script of "The Matrix" and have many requirements. In addition to requiring the director, there are also movie shares, high director fees, etc., plus the audience for this kind of movie. I don't know how, so many film companies are discouraged.

   "However, there are several other scripts in Hollywood that are similar to The Matrix, and one of them was completed before The Matrix!"

   (end of this chapter)