Chapter 151： How Hollywood conquered the world

The commercial vehicle that Ryan and Scott rode is heading towards Orange County. Their destination is a city called Irvine, where Scott’s optimistic ‘Silicon and Nerve Key’ studio is located. .

"Silicon and Nerve Bond was founded in 1991 by Alan Adhan, Mike Mohuaimi and Frank Pierce."

In the car, Scott? Swift is introducing some basic information to Ryan, "At present, they have developed two games, "Rock Racing" and "Lost Viking"... Well, the market response of "Rock Racing" is quite good."

In his previous life, Ryan was not a game lover. The longest game played was World of Warcraft. It was only a short period of more than a month. This is really a black eye.

Of course, although the most famous games have not been played, I have heard of them. But what are "Rock Racing" and "Lost Viking"?

"How many employees are there in the studio?" Ryan asked.

"more than ten."

Scott's answer made Ryan scratch his head for a while. If he hadn't known that he was always cautious, he would have wanted the driver to turn the front of the car and return to Los Angeles.

"They will also start development plans for two games this year. Because of the shortage of funds, they are looking for investment everywhere." Scott continued.

Since it was not early to depart from Los Angeles and it was almost noon before arriving at the destination, Ryan, Scott and others simply found the small studio after having lunch.

"Hello, Mr. Jenkins, this is Alan? Adhan, this is my partner Mike? Mohuaimi."

The studio is not too big. In a reception room, people from the studio are receiving Ryan and his party. They are very enthusiastic because he might pay for it.

Alan? Adehan was also a little surprised. He probably didn't expect the so-called investor to be a Hollywood star.

After a simple greeting, the two sides quickly turned to the topic, Allen? Adhan introduced the basic situation of the studio and the next development plan, as well as the financial difficulties encountered and so on.

"Next we plan to port "Lost Viking" to Nintendo's Super Nintendo, and then develop two games called "Shanghai" and "Dragon Eye."

Listening to what the other party said, Ryan cast his lips secretly, and they were two games that he had never heard of before.

Unlike Ryan, who is a soy sauce, Scott and the consultants he brought with him asked what they asked from time to time. Many of them were technical terms. After the two sides talked for more than an hour, Scott offered to visit the studio.

The studio of more than a dozen people is really nothing to visit, but after walking behind the crowd, Ryan also found some unusual places. For example, the company atmosphere is very relaxed, and employees can arrange their own workplaces and dress at will. The dressing is even more varied, and the voices of all kinds of discussions are endless.

It is somewhat similar to the legendary Pixar. Ryan squeezed his chin.

However, their group has attracted the attention of many people.

"Is this the investor Allen they found?"

"Isn't Ryan the last one? Jenkins?"

"Hollywood's big stars invest in game studios, is it too weird?"

"He has money, haven't he heard that, the pay for a movie alone is 10 million US dollars..."

Turning around in a hurry, listening to the sound of discussion, Alan? Adehan and Mike? Mo Huaimi couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

"In fact, we have a series of development plans for the future..."

Go back to the reception room, Alan? Adhan quickly stirred up a topic to avoid embarrassment, "After the two games this year, we will enter the real-time strategy category..."

"So, we need enough funds to support this plan." Mike is speaking this time? Mo Huaimi, "Silicon and Nerve Key will become the top game development studio."

The remarks of these two people who sang and agree with each other are no different from those of the pro-ready producers when they are making investment. It is nothing more than a depiction of the future. From their remarks, Ryan can infer that although they need a small amount of funds, they are Many investment institutions refused.

Ryan has no confidence in these two guys, but believes in Scott’s vision. In the past few years, although he has also had failed projects in his hands, he has succeeded more, and most of the failures are small losses. Success is often It's a big profit.

In general, the money earned is much more than the money lost.

Scott was still discussing investment matters with them. Ryan sat silently and just watched. He could notice that the other person’s eyes were often swept from him. After all, as long as he is not a fool, he is the real one. Investors.

The business negotiations in the afternoon made Ryan feel dizzy. The investment amount involved was less than one million dollars. Although he didn't care much, it was already a big sum for a manager.

Although Scott is optimistic about this project, he is still cautious. If he wants to determine the investment, this kind of talks may have to go through several rounds.

In the car back, Ryan kept thinking until he was approaching Beverly Hills, he said, "Scott, follow your advice and take as many shares as possible..."

"Yeah!" Scott nodded, "If I get the controlling rights, I will send the corresponding property supervisors. We better not interfere in game development and operation."

"You can handle it as you see fit."

Topping the sky is only a $2 million investment, and Ryan can still afford it. If this game studio has no future, then sell it at a reduced price.

In the next few days, Riel often ran to David? Vinci’s studio discussed the production of the MV with him. In fact, the editing work for more than four minutes is not complicated, but the special effects production of Industrial Magic Light takes some time.

In addition, in addition to writing a few scripts, Ryan has to write some miscellaneous things for the "Vanity Fair" column. In fact, in the first issue of "Vanity Fair" after the New Year, there is already an article of his.

The article was titled "How Hollywood Conquered the World". This kind of blatantly setting a monument to American films naturally won praise from Hollywood.

"An industry should understand itself and the objects it serves. This is especially true for the film industry and the huge number of consumers it serves. There is no doubt that in this regard, Hollywood has become a leader in the entire world. front……"

Ryan took "Sixth Sense", which earned more than US$600 million in the global box office as an example, and analyzed one by one in terms of creativity, title, plot, actors, etc., interspersed with many future mainstream commercial films of this era. The evaluation and Ryan's observations on Hollywood over the past few years have hit the nail on the head.

Although the article's professional surname is open to discussion, the narrative of the commercial elements of the film is refreshing.

"You can look at Ryan's works with a critical eye, but he can always understand what the audience wants and needs. The article may not be of any help to the artistic name of the film, but it can inspire thinking about the commercial promotion of the film. Senior executives of major film companies should read this article."

This is James? What Cameron said in an interview with reporters on the set of "True Lies."

Of course, he is not the only famous filmmaker interviewed, Stephen? When Spielberg left from Industrial Light & Magic, he was also asked by reporters what he thought of this article.

"Yes, I have read this article more than once. I think this article can not only help Hollywood film practitioners understand the situation they face and the future development trend of commercial films, but also help people in other industries. Understand the problems faced by the film industry and Hollywood. I think Ryan made an outstanding contribution to the development of Hollywood movies in the 1990s!"

Not only people in the film industry, but also many people in the cultural circle have expressed their opinions in their own columns.

"We have always been looking for knowledge that will help people in the film industry grow. The primary factor of this knowledge is practicality, not art theory floating in the cloud. Although Ryan has some flaws in the professional surname because of his age, But intelligent and systematic and comprehensive analysis can be called the compass for making commercial films."

--Dulle? Shali

The article can cause extensive discussion, which shows that he has had a huge influence. The most direct effect is that this issue of "Vanity Fair" magazine is out of stock, and it is rarely printed once.

"Good job, Tina, you won again."

Is this the group board for Tina? In the congratulatory call from Brown, the blonde woman was also sighing secretly, signing Ryan at a high price? Jenkins' column contract is definitely the most correct decision he has made since entering the 1990s.

"Ryan, how are the preparations for the next article?" This is her call to Ryan.

"Please, Tina, it's too early!" Ryan complained.

"Has the subject matter been selected? Perhaps we can conduct a more in-depth analysis on the topic of this issue ..."

Hearing what the other party said, Ryan couldn't help but curled his lips. "How Hollywood Conquered the World" almost emptied the inventory in his stomach. If you continue to analyze it, you will definitely be shy.

"You know, Tina, what I do best is to write stories. This kind of analytic essays are okay occasionally. There will inevitably be loopholes, so I am going to write a few stories..."

Strictly speaking, "Vanity Fair" is a gossip magazine, but there are often some essays, miscellaneous talks, short stories and other articles on it. Naturally, Ryan will not give up his strengths.

Besides, this kind of faintly advocating article can only be used occasionally. If you write frequently, it will inevitably be laughable and generous.

"Well, Ryan, happy cooperation."

Tina? Brown hung up the phone soon, and Ryan shook his head. For Vanity Fair, maybe they value Ryan more? The influence of the name Jenkins is not the story itself.

Of course, this is a good thing, and influence is also a manifestation of power. (To be continued.)