Hollywood Hunter

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Looking at the words on the fax paper and thinking for a moment, Bill Gates said, "wintel, Simon, you mean Microsoft and Intel?"

Simon nodded and said, "That's right."

Bill Gates suddenly showed an expression of disapproval and said, "Simon, since 1981, Microsoft and Intel have been very good partners, and you don't need to remind us of this."

"Of course I know. However, just like IBM forced Intel to license x86 architecture patents to other manufacturers. Next, if IBM also feels that Microsoft is threatening its own initiative and introduces other operating systems to divert Microsoft's market share, then you will What are you going to do?"

In the late 1970s, Intel introduced powerful x86 architecture processors. In order to avoid Intel's dominance, ibm forced Intel to license x86 patents to more than a dozen companies. As a result, although Intel has been able to produce processors with the best performance over the years, its market share does not have much advantage in the field of processor chips.

Thinking of IBM, a behemoth whose market value still exceeds $70 billion after the stock market crash, Gates was a little silent for a while. Even Microsoft and Intel together are now worth less than $5 billion. If ibm really takes measures to limit Microsoft, it will have little power to fight back in front of ibm.

Seeing that Gates was silent, Simon continued: "So, it's definitely not enough to just be a simple partner. Microsoft and Intel must be closely integrated into a technology alliance that advances and retreats together, so that as long as users choose one, they must choose the other at the same time. The graphical interface operating system is destined to be the future development trend of pc, and Microsoft already has a certain advantage. The core patent of x86 is still in the hands of Intel. Compared with other chip manufacturers, it also has many advantages. If you two are strong United, a few years later, even in front of IBM, there should be a fight."

Bill Gates said: "This may be a good way, but Intel is not necessarily willing to tie itself to Microsoft."

Simon shrugged and said, "This is your business. I'm not Microsoft's largest shareholder."

Bill Gates thought for a while, and then added: "Even if your idea can be realized, everyone is not a fool. If Microsoft and Intel do this, IBM and other manufacturers are likely to kick both of us out."

Simon said: "This goes back to your two products. Intel's processors are definitely the best in the market, and this company has core patents, so the possibility of being completely excluded from the market is very low. In comparison, Microsoft’s foundation is really too shallow, and the operating interface of the Windows system is still imitating Apple’s Macintosh system, if Apple suddenly turns its face, there may be no Windows 3.0 in the future.”

Hearing Simon's words implying that windows copied the Apple computer operating system, Bill Gates' expression was a little unsightly, but he still said: "Can you solve this problem?"

Simon smiled and said: "It just so happens that I also bought 4.9% of Apple's shares. Look, this is the advantage of having a lot of money. If there is friction between Apple and Microsoft, I think I can still help mediate it. ."

Although he is also a billionaire, Gates is now more than 95% of his net worth in Microsoft stocks under his name, and he has only a few million dollars in funds available. Beyond the inevitable jealousy of Simon's enormous wealth, Gates even feels a little absurd.

Young people who are less than 20 years old have earned a fortune that no one else can match for several lifetimes in one year.

What's wrong with this world?

Is there a bug like the operating system?

After struggling for a while, Gates said again: "Simon, if you insist, I can agree to you joining the Microsoft board of directors, not some unknown lawyer in New York."

"I'm so busy that I don't have time to fly to Seattle to attend Microsoft's various conferences," Simon shook his head decisively and said, "Bill, James is my spokesperson. suggestion.”

"You have to make sure he doesn't wantonly interfere with Microsoft's corporate decisions."

"Of course, not even me," Simon nodded, "Actually, I'm happy to offer advice, but I don't really like to persuade a person to agree with his point of view. As for Microsoft, the most direct way of expressing my personal intentions is The way is stock, buy it, or sell it, it's that simple. Even, if you want, I can transfer the voting rights of the Westeros Corporation stock to you."

Bill Gates is not polite at all: "Really?"

"Of course it's true, but in exchange, sell me some more of your stock, 5%, 10% off the market price, how about that? Bill, you're already a billionaire, and you definitely need a little more cash. Right? Public sell-offs will be limited by sec’s shareholding reduction, and private transfers will be fine. At that time, I will authorize you the voting rights of 10% of Westeros shares.”

Bill Gates looked at a guy who looked like a wolf-grandmother, shook his head almost subconsciously, and said, "Sorry, Simon, I have no plans to sell stocks for the time being. If you want more, you can absorb it from the open market."

The two chatted like this, and lunch was quickly served.

After some exchanges, although it still felt a little weird, Bill Gates unknowingly let go of his vigilance against Simon, and the atmosphere of the subsequent conversation became relaxed. Since it has reached

For his own purpose, Simon also appropriately revealed more ideas about the wintel alliance.

After lunch, Simon and Gates parted and returned to the company headquarters. It was already more than two o'clock.

As soon as he walked into the company office building, Amy appeared in front of him with a script. When Simon saw the script handed over by Amy, a strange expression suddenly appeared on his face.

"rain Man".

Is it.

It should be his own, can't he escape?

Originally going to go directly to the editing room and seeing the script of "Rain Man", Simon took Amy to his office. Sitting down behind the desk, Simon had already restrained his surprise, and read the script with great interest, while waiting for Amy to take the initiative to explain.

Amy sat down across from the desk and said, "Simon, this was just sent by Michael Ovitz, a story about the brotherhood of an autistic patient. He also called, but you weren't there."

Simon asked, "He wants us to invest?"

Last Friday, Simon asked Amy to release the news that Westeros was planning to invest in a foreign film project, and "Rain Man" apparently came to the door.

Amy nodded and said, "Actually, I've heard about this project for a long time. Since last year, Ovitz has been promoting the establishment of "Rain Man". It is said that when Ovitz was majoring in psychology at university , has participated in public welfare activities to help autistic patients, and he is very emotional about this, so he likes this script very much, and also brought in Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise as the leading roles."

Simon opened the script in his hand and asked, "There should be no shortage of investment for Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise's projects, right?"

Amy said: "The story lacks a commercial selling point. Hoffman and Cruise do not agree to reduce the salary. The budget cost is 25 million US dollars. No one in Hollywood is optimistic about this project. Warner, Universal, Paramount and other companies all rejected this project. After taking over the script, several first-line directors also chose to quit. In the second half of the year, Spielberg had already agreed to direct and helped raise funds. However, he also announced his withdrawal recently, with the public reason for directing "Treasure Hunt". Raiders 3", but I think Steven should also be not optimistic about this project."

Simon smiled and said, "Then why did you bring it in front of me, really treat me like a fat sheep?"

Amy also smiled and said: "Lianmei has taken over the project now, but they hope to find other investors to share the risk. Ovitz heard that we are interested in the copyright of "The Hobbit" in the hands of Lianmei, he Said on the phone that if Daenerys was willing to take on the $10 million investment, he could help convince United Artists to transfer the rights to The Hobbit to us.”

Simon glanced at Amy and said, "What do you mean?"

Amy shook his head and said: "The risk is too great, and I don't approve of investment. However, because it is related to "The Hobbit", I will show it to you. Since Ovitz has said it, he must be sure to help us get it. To the copyright of The Hobbit. Also, there should be room for bargaining on the share of the investment of 10 million US dollars.”

Fearing that he was too strong in Hollywood, Simon originally planned to let "Rain Man", the 1988 North American box office champion in the original time and space. but. Over the past year, what Simon has done in Hollywood and Wall Street can no longer be described as simply too sharp, and there is no need to be too restrained now.

After making up his mind, Simon closed the script and said to Amy, "I'll read the script tonight and reply to Ovitz tomorrow."

Amy nodded, talking about another thing, and said: "All the actresses you fancy have rejected the invitation of "Instinct", Simon, then we can only choose the heroine from the second and third tier actresses already."

Since it is scheduled for next summer, during this time, "Instinct" has been in intensive preparations.

In addition to its own controversy and erotic film theme gimmicks, whether the female star can spark with the male lead Michael Douglas and show the image of a strong, calm and ruthless female writer, whether "Instinct" can be Box office success is critical.

Simon took the selection of the heroine in his hands from the very beginning. He first took a fancy to Michelle Pfeiffer. After the script was handed over, he was rejected directly because there were too many nude scenes, and then he carefully selected several popular The actress sent an invitation, but she was rejected.

Helplessly rubbing the "Rain Man" script in his hand, Simon said: "In this case, let's choose from the second- and third-tier actresses, and let the agency send a list of candidates as soon as possible. The film will start shooting in February next year. We don't have much time."

Amy agreed, and the two chatted a few more things, and then each started busy with their afternoon work.

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