Hollywood New Century

"Thor" was released in a total of 3,720 theaters in North America. It opened at the box office of 71 million US dollars in three days over the weekend. Counting word of mouth, it is indeed not as good as when "Iron Man" was released last year.

However, "Thor" did not switch to 3D during post-production, and the production cost is not as good as that of "Iron Man", after all, the special effects shots are less.

But the production cost has also reached 135 million US dollars. According to estimates, the North American box office of "Thor" is about 200 million. I hope overseas can give more strength. After all, the North American box office of "Iron Man" has exceeded 300 million US dollars.

In the small town of Venice on the edge of Los Angeles, Simon came to the seaside villa that Tong Liya had specially bought before.

"Have you finished filming?" Simon asked Tong Liya about the filming of the movie "Tai Chi".

"It's almost there. Most of the recent filming is Mr. Stephen Chow's part, and the actress Anne Hathaway is also absent recently. I heard that she is going to promote "Thor"!" Tong Liya responded while sitting on the sofa.

Simon nodded, Anne Hathaway is indeed going overseas to promote the movie, after all, she is the most famous actor in the whole movie.

"Are you going back to China? Can you come with me? Recently, many of Xinghai Pictures' films have been released overseas. Because there are many restrictions in China, there are many things to deal with. "Simon is also helpless. After all, China is Simon. It is a big market that is valued, but it is not a system for the free distribution of films, and there are only 21 quotas for sub-account films in mainland China each year, either co-productions or a batch mode.

"Well, you're going to China too, then you can go together, I'm going back to China," Tong Liya must be happy when she hears it. Although Simon treats herself very well in the United States, she always feels that it is not as casual as it is in China. .

Afterwards, after a night in Venice, Tong Liya and Tong Liya flew to the other side of the ocean on their own business jet the next day.

In fact, there are people at Xinghai Entertainment who are dealing with the distribution of movies in China, and there is no need to worry about Simon, the boss.

However, Simon has been in the United States for a long time, and of course he wants to go to China to see it, and in terms of understanding of Chinese movies, Simon knows better than anyone in the company.

Simon's first stop in China was the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. After the plane landed at Kai Tak International Airport in Hong Kong, he went directly to his former mansion in Deep Water Bay, Hong Kong.

Because it is a semi-tourism trip, Simon doesn't have to worry too much about some itinerary issues.

In July, Hong Kong is also hot, but with the sea breeze blowing from the ocean, it must be much more comfortable than inland.

In the early morning, Simon got up from Tong Liya and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked at the sea view, and then went to take a bath.

By the time Simon got dressed and came out, Tong Liya had already prepared breakfast and was waiting.

"Eat it, I don't know if you are used to this kind of breakfast," Tong Liya said with a smile.

Simon sat down at the table, shook his head and said, "There's nothing I'm not used to, I eat the most Chinese food in America!"

While drinking milk, Simon asked, "I'm going to stay in Hong Kong for a few days. I'll go to Beijing first, then Shanghai. Do you want to go home first?"

Tong Liya nodded and said, "It's time to go back and have a look, and I heard that the company has a lot of projects this year, so I want to know about it." Of course, the company refers to Galaxy Entertainment, after all, it is a new company , and not bad money, there are many options for investment projects.

"Well, let's play in Hong Kong for a few days first. I'm also busy in the United States, and I don't have much time to accompany you. It's good to have a look around here. It's not bad to buy things," Simon said with a smile. Hong Kong is also a shopping capital after all. Well, women should like it.

At noon, Simon hugged Tong Liya and kissed at the door for a while, and the girl went out by car.

Afterwards, Simon also went directly to the Asian headquarters of Phoenix Fund by car and met Adam Root, the person in charge.

Phoenix Fund's branch in Hong Kong is responsible for the entire Far East investment business, and Simon values ​​technology and real estate as the top priority.

Since Tencent Holdings was listed in Hong Kong in 2004, Simon has been focusing on it. When the Asian Department of Phoenix Fund was established, Adam Root, in charge of the Far East, has not stopped absorbing Tencent's stocks.

Especially when Tencent's share price fell a lot after the financial tsunami last year, the absorption was greatly strengthened.

At present, Tencent's share price is just over 20 Hong Kong dollars per share, and its market value is only more than 12 billion Hong Kong dollars, which is a bit higher than the lowest stock price of 6 Hong Kong dollars per share at the beginning of the year.

"How many shares of Tencent do we have now?" Simon asked.

"About 14.5%, the total cost is almost 200 million US dollars," Adam Root responded quickly. After all, he also bought some from other shareholders, and the market is also acquiring it, but it will not be so fast.

"Now that China's economy is recovering strongly, Tencent's share price is rising fast, and the secondary market can't take much. Other major shareholders seem to be aware of it. If they continue to acquire, the price should be too high," Adam Root continued. He explained that, after all, Phoenix Fund invests in quite a few projects that require working capital.

Simon nodded, 14.5%, which is probably enough. After a few years of WeChat development, it will double and rise.

Afterwards, Simon specially instructed Adam to hold a few stocks that need to be held for a long time. For example, NetEase talked about the previous matter of letting Adam Root contact a Chinese consortium to build a movie theme park.

It was already night when Simon left the Asian headquarters of Phoenix Fund and returned to the mansion in Deep Water Bay.

Tong Liya is watching the news of Michael Jackson's death on TV and other programs.

Simon is of course clear about Michael Jackson's passing at the end of last month, after all he was seen in Beverly Hills with his children some time ago.

"Well, do you like him too?" Simon asked while sitting beside the girl.

"I don't know, I came from folk dance, and I don't know much about foreign songs and dances, but Michael Jackson is very famous, and I also know a little bit. It's a pity to die suddenly," Tong Liya responded, and immediately asked. Simon,

"You know him, it's said in the news that he has a **** addiction, is it true?"

Simon shook his head with a smile, and replied with a wry smile: "It's fake, he likes children very much. How many news from the entertainment industry are true?"

"Michael Jackson offended someone who shouldn't have offended. The power of capital is not something he can contend with. If he chooses to fight, he will pay the corresponding price."

Tong Liya nodded. After all, she was also in the entertainment industry, and her capital was high, but she didn't expect that even Michael Jackson couldn't resist this kind of pressure.

"You are too dark in America. The news said that he had a dispute with Sony Records. It must have something to do with Sony." Tong Liya doesn't have much ambition. Although she seems to be with Simon now, she also knows how big Simon is. .

It is estimated that it is short-lived!

"Okay, the United States is like this, but you don't have to worry about anything. With me, you can walk sideways," Simon said with a smile. After all, the United States is the same as dark or not, and this is the case all over the world.