Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 1405 Interview with the Vampire Respect the original novel

“It has been a pleasure working with you and we look forward to working more closely together soon.”

"Yes, we also look forward to it. If there is progress in the negotiations on the most-favored-nation treatment and even the GATT, the breadth and depth of our cooperation will be further enhanced."

"Cheers!"

"cheers!"

Senior executives of Warner Bros. Pictures' branch in Hong Kong and local leaders in Guangzhou attended the signing ceremony of the cooperation agreement. According to the cooperation agreement reached between MPAA and the film companies, in addition to distributing Hollywood films in China, both parties also allow and encourage their film companies to negotiate and pilot other forms (distribution, production, and theaters).

Warner Bros., who wanted to take the lead, was the first to come in and wanted to open up a market gap in Guangzhou, which is closest to Hong Kong.

When the news reached Hollywood, the senior executives of Warner Bros. were very happy. With such a large market, and Chinese people being well-known for liking foreign friends who are the first to cooperate with them, this move was a good move, doing the right thing at the right time.

In addition to building cinemas, there are also future distribution channels and remaking successful Hollywood commercial films into Chinese versions, which can bring a ten-percentage-point increase in the company's performance in the future. And in the future, it may be possible to establish a joint venture or even an independent TV station?
Wall Street will like the company's financial statements at that time, and the person who makes all this happen will be hailed as a business wizard, and with promotion and salary increase, nothing will be impossible.

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"Director Luo, we are also looking forward to your coming. You have set up a joint venture factory here so early, isn't it much older than Warner Bros.? The city leaders asked me to bring a message to you, inviting you to come. We will give you the same conditions as Yangcheng gave to Warner, without bargaining.

Moreover, you are the first batch of certificate recipients of the Foreign Experts Advisory Committee. We are all about friendship. If you have any requirements, even if it is more than what Yangcheng gave to Warner, just let us know and we can discuss it.

Moreover, we are the most prosperous place for Chinese movies. You know, the film and television industry in Hong Kong all moved here. Shanghainese is the common language in the Hong Kong film industry. Even though the movies are all in Cantonese, the bosses and old directors all speak Shanghainese. "

Sino-American Entertainment Company, that is, the shell company that bought the copyright of old American TV series and then dubbed them for broadcast on cable TV stations around the country. When General Manager Zhu Liang heard about Warner Bros., he immediately called Ronald.

Seeing that the big market was about to open up, those who smelled the policy opportunities and acted a little earlier than others would have a very significant business opportunity. Zhu Liang took the initiative, talking about the competition in the south with familiar leaders while luring old friends like Ronald to increase cooperation.

"Of course, I'm very happy. I have a lot of cooperative projects here, which can be developed slowly. What, go now? I'm busy preparing for a new film now. Don't worry, I'll go there when I'm done with my work here."

Ronald just laughed it off to Zhu Liang.

"Do we really want to miss this good opportunity? Momentum seems to be building now. I heard that Disney is also investigating the situation and preparing to set up an office there." Michelle Cannold, who was daydreaming, had heard a lot of rumors that the seven major companies were preparing to enter China.

"Michelle, you still lack some experience in dealing with the Chinese. As far as I know, when doing business with them, it is much more important to hit the right rhythm than to speculate."

"Rhythm?" Michelle Cannold didn't quite understand.

“Let me put it this way: the companies that have gained the most benefits in China are not those that went there first, nor those that invested the most, but those that did not withdraw their investments at the critical moment.

You know that the financial industry there is not open, right? Why was AIA able to obtain a wholly-owned insurance license? "

"You mean, this matter is going to happen again?" Michelle Cannold understood a little.

“I wonder if those members of Congress who are against the progress of China-U.S. trade will just give up like that?”

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Congress continued to hold various hearings to put pressure on the president, but Ronald was busy with his own business and no longer cared about investment in China.

Just a few days later, George Jr. called him. "Laura and I just arrived in Los Angeles. We are sorry to bother you this time."

"Welcome, you can stay here for a few more days if you have time." In the evening, George Jr., his wife Laura, and their children came to Ronald's house under the protection of the Secret Service.

"Aren't you visiting Kuwait with your father?" Ronald glanced at the Secret Service bodyguards with radio headsets on their ears, and found that there were a lot more people this time. It was no longer like before when there was only one person accompanying him. There was also a special car to transport George's family, and another professional vehicle used by the bodyguards.

"Let's talk about it after we get in. My father has already returned to Texas. He only stayed in Kuwait for two days this time and then came back."

George's children went to see Ronald's collection and were then treated to watching Disney's "Aladdin" in Ronald's private screening room along with Lady Laura.

Little George and Ronald went upstairs to the study to talk.

"This time, our whole family was almost killed by those crazy people in Iraq." Little George said suddenly after taking a sip of the brandy that Ronald poured for him.

"Hey?"

Little George talked about why his family interrupted their visit to the Middle East and hurried back after the Gulf War commemoration activities in Kuwait.

In addition to President George H.W. and his family, this visit also included many important members of the cabinet at the time, including former Secretary of State James Baker III, former Chief of Staff John Sununu, and former Treasury Secretary Nicholas Brady.

The Emir of Kuwait also specially arranged many parades for their benefactor, George, to receive tributes from the Kuwaiti royal family, officials, and ordinary people. They all regarded George as the greatest benefactor who saved Kuwait by sending troops decisively.

Therefore, in the local area, these people respect the new president far less than they do the former president who is the savior of the country.

But the day before the ceremony, Kuwait suddenly arrested 17 suspects, saying they were spies sent by Iraqi madmen to assassinate George Sr.'s family.

These people installed 80 kilograms of military explosives and a detonator on a Toyota Land Cruiser jeep. From the materials seized and the interrogation of the personnel, it can be seen that they intended to use the car bomb to hit old George.

Afterwards, the FBI and CIA sent people to Kuwait overnight to participate in and even take over the interrogation of the suspect. Preliminary results showed that the madman wanted to play a big game this time, to blow up George's family and the cabinet members who agreed to send troops at the time, and it would be best if the Emir of Kuwait was also killed.

"My father gave these camel-riding Arabs so many favors, and in return they wanted to blow up my entire family, not even me... 80 kilograms of explosives is enough to turn the viewing platform into a big pit."

Little George complained to Ronald angrily. His father once thought that because of his great kindness to many countries in the Gulf region, the Arab immigrants in America would definitely be his unconditional supporters.

Especially in Texas, where George Sr. lives after retirement, and Florida, where his youngest son Jeb works in politics, more Arab immigrants can be appropriately introduced. In addition, the chiefs of the wealthy oil-rich countries in the Gulf can be turned into their de facto financial backers.

Although as foreign citizens they cannot donate directly to politicians in their own country, the many assets they purchased during the Gulf War can serve as the main body of donations.

But this failed assassination attempt really chilled them. Such a large-scale assassination could not have gone unnoticed. In the end, it was only Kuwait, who had directly saved George's life, who tried his best to protect George's family.

"Well, I'm not saying anything bad about them. In fact, different nations have their own different values. Those places that evolved from tribes into countries after the war actually haven't formed some values ​​that are basic requirements of civilized countries, such as repaying a favor..." Ronald thought to himself, in fact, the Kuwait and Saudi Arabia that your father saved are the camel-riding chiefs, but Iraq, which is against him, is still ruled by a madman who takes a secular approach.

"What you said makes a lot of sense, Ronald. I have finally seen through these bastards..." What George couldn't stand the most was that he was also put on the assassination list. He didn't make any decisions in this war, but he was completely innocent. "So, which countries know how to respect those who do them a favor?"

Old George retired and saw that he had no one to lean on. Barbara's plan was to transform the favors from the president into family hereditary power. In a certain state, she would dominate the division of part or even most of the political pie.

The original voters in each place basically voted for a certain candidate after a long period of bargaining. Only the new immigrants could vote for their "benefactor" in a very consistent manner.

Just like the Cuban immigrant community that came to Florida, the support for the Elephant Party was generally over 90%. George's family thought that the "Cubans" would become their private property, but now where can they find the right immigrant group?
"I don't know about that. But maybe only nations with a long history, those that have never failed in a long competition, and those that have had prophets like Christ, will know how to be grateful? For example, some countries in Asia..."

"Asia? Chinese?" Little George was a little confused. No one had ever said this to him before.

“Actually I wanted to say Vietnamese…”

"Ahaha, stop talking, stop talking. You really made me think through a lot of things with just one sentence." Little George shook his fingers repeatedly, "Not only the Vietnamese, but also the Laotians, they are all benefactors who have supported them for decades. There are also Japanese and Chinese, they are also very rich..."

"I'm glad you figured it out. Don't go to a dangerous place like the Gulf in the future. Unless you go there in one of our advanced fighter jets."

Ronald handed George an opened cigar and lit it with a cedar match. His friend was quite frightened.

"Indeed, I would rather stay at my home in Texas with my family, or go to the Rangers' home stadium to watch the game with the fans..." Little George leaned back on the sofa. "By the way, is the Chinese counselor still here? I just want to hang out with my old friends instead of hanging out with these camel-riding, turbaned people."

"It seems that he has achieved a lot recently because of your help, and he said that he will be promoted. But I haven't seen him for a long time. Now he is in Washington DC. You know what those Chinese diplomats are busy with."

"Most-favored-nation treatment... now they really regard this as their top priority."

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"President William said in response to questions at the press conference that if the intelligence agencies obtain evidence that Iraq was involved in the attempt to assassinate the former president, they will consider taking action against Iraq."

Not long after George Jr. returned to his political lobbying work, news that George Sr.'s family was almost assassinated spread in the media.

After all, it is rare in American history for such a high-ranking retired politician to encounter such an exaggerated assassination plot abroad. Various newspapers and TV programs began to invite many experts to express their opinions on this matter.

The Elephant Party is calling for a thorough investigation and an immediate strike against the fleas and bugs who dare to challenge the world's only superpower, to let them know who is the real ruler.

Many media outlets of the Democratic Party began to dig up some scandals from the Gulf War, such as the Kuwaiti girl's perjury.

Under the attack of reporters from both sides, William actually dodged the responsibilities of both sides by saying "If it is true, I will retaliate". It's like two heavyweight boxers punched him at the same time, but he dodged and then gently pushed the two boxers to start punching each other.

The media began to accuse each other of being irresponsible, and the president in the middle was in the position of a decision maker. Originally, both sides were throwing punches at him, but now he has become the referee...

This one move made many media feel like they were back in the 1980s, when the President was also so slippery that no bad news could stick to him, and he was known as the Teflon President.

William was even worse and more cunning than him. He not only got rid of the media's attacks, but also put himself in the position of arbitrator. Compared with George Sr. who was caught between the two, that was the golden age of the White House press conference. Reporters could ask the president and his spokesperson questions that made them speechless.

"Slick Willie", the press gave the President a new nickname.

"This guy is too cunning. I can't be sure what the most-favored-nation treatment will be like. I have to wait until he makes a decision before making an investment decision. Otherwise, it would be irresponsible to my company."

Ronald was explaining to some of his Chinese friends that many lobbyists had come to him directly and wanted him to invest in Xujiahui.

"It's too cunning. I can't let him dodge so easily anymore. I support the couple who spent so much money. They must make a clear statement on minority issues."

On the other hand, David Geffen, who was preparing his first big production "Interview with the Vampire" in Hollywood, was also discussing this cunning commander-in-chief.

"I'll invest more money in this movie and invite all the young and handsome male stars in Hollywood to act in it. Tom Cruise will play Lestat, and we don't want Cher to play Louis, who is in love with him. We'll just replace him with a male star according to the original novel. Who is the youngest and most handsome in Hollywood now? River Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, all right, invite them all. Pay them enough and raise the penalty to the highest level..."