novelraw Chapter 053 Brother Nan, you bet over 8 dollars? That's ruthless.
Chapter 053 Brother Nan, you bet over 8 dollars? That's ruthless.
On July 17, Su Nan escorted Rosamund Kwan to the set of "God of Gamblers II: The Shanghai Bund" early in the morning.
As soon as he stopped his car, he saw several handsome young stagehands playfully fighting with each other.
Someone shouted, "Don't think I won't hit you just because you're handsome," and slapped another person across the face.
Of course, this is a minor playful fight, not painful at all.
Sister Guan couldn't help but laugh, "Brother Nan, did you hear that? (Kung Fu) lines are starting to become popular in the market."
"I've heard that gangsters have been using slang lately."
"A single arrow piercing the clouds can summon a thousand armies to meet it," or something like that.
Su Nan parked the car and got out, saying, "When all the young men from Heji and Xinji start wearing slim-fit black suits and trousers, it will be even more fashionable."
A blockbuster movie can spark a trend of imitations, which is a basic phenomenon.
The more of this kind of thing, the better; the movie has more than just one or two classic lines.
Sister Guan nodded, and after getting out of the car, she asked curiously, "There have been severe rainstorms and natural disasters in mainland China this year. Should we donate money to do some good deeds?"
Su Nan nodded, "Old Hong and I plan to donate all of our profits from the mainland in July, August and September."
"If there are any charity events in the industry, let's show up together and participate."
He had always studied directing skills, but after working on so many film sets, his mind worked quickly.
I'd be happy to play a minor role when the (Luxury Night Banquet) project starts here.
The currently filming "God of Gamblers 2" doesn't need a Taiwanese version of Lao Fang since Rosamund Kwan is the female lead.
As the two were talking, they led Zhang Min, along with Fei Jing and Qiu Shuzhen, to greet them.
After exchanging pleasantries, Lao Xiang said with a smile, "Brother Nan, Brother Yang from Wanwan will also be coming."
"They said they were sending you a check, and they also wanted Ah Xing to go to Taiwan to make an appearance and interact with fans, to continue generating buzz."
Su Nan smiled and offered a cigarette, "Thanks for Ah Xing's hard work in making these trips. He's contributing to the high box office, and it'll be a help if he wants to be nominated for the Golden Horse Best Actor award in the future."
In this era, how much do the release dates of movies in Hong Kong and Macau differ?
Here's something that later generations might easily overlook: the 1990 film "Swordsman" was released in Taiwan at the end of January, while the Hong Kong version was released in April of the same year.
Residents of Hong Kong Island saw the movie three months later than residents of Taiwan.
Then, (A Chinese Ghost Story: The Human World) will be released in Taiwan on June 23, and in Hong Kong in mid-July.
There are many similar examples, not just one or two.
It's common for films to be released in Hong Kong Island ten days, half a month, or even a month before they start on Taiwan.
Some films are even released on the same day in two different locations, so the release schedule is very flexible!
As one of the distributors, Lao Yang from Taiwan first sent a check and then arranged for the film to be released; it was up to him to figure out how to handle it.
After discussing this, Xiang Shisan explained, "(Kung Fu) if it wants to penetrate the island nation."
"We can also help connect people with Toei to discuss this. South Korea is mainly controlled by importers from the Korean Peninsula, such as Woo Jong Industrial."
"In Thailand, there are local Chinese families involved in the film and television industry who are handling distribution. If Brother Nan is interested, I can make connections."
Yong Sheng is also eyeing a Hollywood project similar to Jackie Chan's (Speed).
He's happy to help with small things, after all, Nan-ge Ishigaki has earned a fearsome reputation.
We briefly discussed that after the start of filming for God of Gamblers 2, Rosamund Kwan's scenes were prioritized.
Sunan waited for half an hour before Lao Yang arrived.
Not only did he receive a check for tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars, but after handing over the check, he laughed loudly and said, "Brother Nan, just watch what I do next."
"(Kung Fu Hustle) deserves at least a nomination for Best Director and Best Film at this year's Golden Horse Awards."
"It's just that your company's young actress has too few scenes, making it difficult for her to be nominated for the Golden Horse Best Actress award. Her status as a mainland Chinese also makes it harder for her to win an award."
Su Nan almost couldn't help but laugh. "Stop joking. Let Yuan Qiu be nominated for Best Actress instead."
Old Yang was delighted. "Alright, nominate Yuan Qiuchong for Best Actress, and at least get her a Best Screenplay award. Best Supporting Actor is practically guaranteed."
"It would be fine to just mention Ah Xing's performance, it all depends on whether he puts in the effort for publicity and promotion."
In addition to how much effort is put in, it also depends on how many days off the (God of Gamblers 2) crew gives him.
The original track, Ah Xing, was aiming for the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor next year (Judge's Dead), but things are definitely going to change drastically at this stage.
After making a brief appearance, Xiang Shisan left. Old Yang, while smoking a cigarette, complained, "You actually bought over five million US dollars worth of Microsoft and over two million US dollars worth of Oracle."
"Brother Nan, you're ruthless. I believed you and invested $100 million heavily in Oracle."
"I hope this investment will be a great success."
After a month of consideration, Lao Yang agreed to transport and sell the precision gear and integrated circuit production line.
Besides knowing which stock Sunan was going to invest in.
I also learned about the increasing investment that Southern Jiangsu has made in Microsoft, and the meteoric rise that Microsoft has experienced since last year.
If it weren't for the fact that Brother Nan of Shixiawei bet so heavily, he really wouldn't have been able to make up his mind.
Predicting the rise or fall of the Nikkei index once or twice is a matter of foresight.
But even if you don't place bets, there's a fair amount of skepticism involved. Everyone talks a big game and occasionally wins a bet.
Microsoft is now aiming for a total market capitalization of $70 billion.
It started at just over 40 billion last summer and has skyrocketed, almost doubling in value.
Su Nan not only made a lot of money betting heavily on HSBC, but he also kept raising his bets on Rosamund Kwan, who was openly his mistress.
Sister Guan has invested a total of one million US dollars, representing 0.02% of her investment.
This marks the beginning of Ishikyo Nango's rise to prominence, as he has achieved success in trade and film in Moscow.
After successfully predicting the Nikkei's rise and fall, a combination of factors, including betting 40 to 50 million Hong Kong dollars, finally spurred Old Yang to take the plunge and follow suit.
Before he took the plunge, he had done his research and found that Oracle's market value had once been $100 billion before the crash.
This is not a false or baseless entity; it has solid performance and assets.
Various financial statement frauds exposed the loopholes, but the core business capabilities still exist.
Oracle's products are still sold globally and have users.
After exposing the financial fraud, the founder is now working hard to rebuild the company from scratch.
Old Yang's confidence increased considerably when placing his bets.
Ellison, the founder, also grew up in the lower middle class of the American society.
They built a multi-billion dollar behemoth from scratch to a certain extent, but made a mistake and the market value collapsed.
If you take it seriously and start over, there's a good chance you can make a comeback.
Su Nan laughed and said, "Once Sanmao's (Remote Control) is released, our Skyworth and Baoxiang's next film (Endless) will also start filming."
"If you're interested in the film's theatrical box office and videotape profits, we can discuss that too."
The explosion of (Kung Fu) is still in progress; it's in its early stages, and we can take our time with the subsequent developments.
In addition to remotely controlling the development of various company departments, Su Nan plans to first write the script for (Monsters, Inc.).
I got my hands on the Matrix series early, and if I win a Super AI after I finish one, that's great.
Then the future (Monsters Power) series is also worth playing.
Whether it's an animated version or a live-action version? Never mind, this version will be based on the animated source material.
There are just too many types of monsters, and even CGI animation can be quite profitable.
In addition to its global box office of $5.79 million, it was also a great deal when you factor in the videotape and DVD sales.
More importantly, selling the series of IP characters to Disney would generate a huge profit, and the figurine series is also a bestseller in reality.
After all, even if a completely Chinese-made (The Matrix) film could theoretically achieve a global box office revenue sharing model, it would only make a small profit.
If the box office in Europe and America can reach a quarter of that of the original film, that would be considered very good.
Long-term profits from videotapes and DVDs, plus the money earned from promoting stars and getting them to take on adult roles, represent a sustainable source of income.
With a super AI, Monsters, Inc. will make money incredibly fast.
There's something to look forward to in the lucky draw; the Anywhere Door in the monster game allows you to travel freely around the world.