Chapter 10 10 Eric's Advantages

Chapter 10 Eric's Advantages

Judy: "OMG! Huge profits, really huge profits, I have never seen such a profitable business.

"30 million, one game increased 11 times, became 330 million, if gambling is a woman, I will definitely fall in love with her."

Warren kept making silly expressions: "11 times, my God, I should bet more, I should bet all my wealth."

Eric: "Don't you only have 1,000 US dollars?"

Warren: "Hehe, actually there is still a little left, I was worried about losing it all, now it seems that my worry is unnecessary, Eric, you are fucking awesome! "

Looking at this group of guys who were a little drunk, Eric quickly put out the fire for them. He knew how harmful prostitution, gambling and drugs were.

Once people get involved in gambling and drugs, they are ruined. As for prostitution, it is nothing for rich people. After all, rich people have plenty of time and money to take care of their bodies. That's why I can't live with gambling and drugs!

Eric: "Wake up, gambling is just a crooked way. Even if you can win once in a while, no one can guarantee that you will win all the time."

"So this is the only time, because I need to accumulate original funds quickly, but I hope you remember that long-term gambling will lead to losses."

"After this World Cup, anyone who touches gambling will no longer be my friend, Eric Cooper! "

Eric's words were very serious, and he promised to keep his word.

But these buddies are not ordinary people. With their wisdom, Eric believes they will know what to do.

Two games, just one week, Eric's wealth reached an astonishing $500 million, which is simply like a dream.

Five hundred million dollars in 2002, this is a wealth that exceeds most Hollywood stars.

Even if it is put 20 years later, $500 million is enough to invest in two Hollywood blockbusters, the kind with big stars and big productions.

And now, for example, Sony's "Spider-Man", although it has been released for a month, there are still a few theaters that have not yet taken it off the screen, and this super The cost of British blockbusters is less than $400 million.

MGM's "Windtalkers", a war blockbuster, cost only $300 million to make.

Although this cost is inflated, the inflated proportion is definitely not large, because they are all listed companies, and the eyes of shareholders are watching, and what is more terrible is that the tax bureau will check the accounts.

If you lie about the cost and exaggerate it by three or five times, when the tax bureau comes to your door, you can wait to cry to death.

In the United States, don't mess with the tax bureau. Even if Hollywood dares to fool Wall Street, it dare not fool the tax bureau.

In addition to the production cost, plus a certain amount of publicity and distribution costs, these are the two major costs of releasing a movie.

Eric estimates that "Spider-Man" and "Windtalkers" cost more than 100 million yuan. The total cost of "The Traveler" should fluctuate around 800 million US dollars.

However, this is relative to the cost required by ordinary filmmakers. If Eric participates in the production throughout the process, the cost can be reduced by at least 30 million to 40 million US dollars.

Because there are many scraps during the filming process, for example, a 120-minute movie may take more than 1,000 minutes to shoot behind the scenes, and finally edited into what the audience sees.

As a time traveler, Eric knows very well what the final film of each movie should look like, so the extra shooting can be completely omitted.

This will greatly shorten the production cycle, which can not only reduce costs, but also release it earlier, which is his advantage .

However, although $500 million is enough for him to shoot several blockbusters, there is still a huge gap in the funds for the acquisition of MGM. He needs more and more!

However, the wool cannot be pulled to death.

The last time, 190 million US dollars were cut, which has halved the profits of many small gambling companies in a few days.

This time, 330 million was cut. Even large gambling companies such as Pinnacle and Ladbrokes may see a sharp drop in profits.

As for those small companies, it would be good if there is still a bottom line of profit.

These companies need to take a breath, otherwise the game can't continue.

Eric: "It's still the old rules. No more betting these days. I will pay for all your food, drink and entertainment."

"But keep a low profile. We have two consecutive big upsets. I am worried that some casinos have been alerted. Anyway, be careful. "

Time passed quickly, and soon it was June 14th. There were two important things to do today.

First, "Windtalkers" was released, and Eric planned to go to the cinema to watch it, just for fun.

Second, there was an important game today, South Korea vs. Portugal.

Yes, the Koreans are finally going to make a move, and the biggest scandal of the 2002 World Cup is about to begin.

In the cinema, Eric walked in alone, asked for a soda and popcorn, and waited silently for the movie to start.

During this period, he secretly observed the front desk and found that most of the people who chose "Windtalkers" were men, many of whom were in groups of several buddies, and there were very few couples or girls.

Next to him, a black buddy was mumbling to his companion: "I like John Woo's style. Nicolas Cage will become a god of war on the battlefield and send all the enemies to hell."

Another black buddy played with his racial talent: "Bullets, white doves, explosions, bleeding, bang bang bang"

A white office worker not far away was discussing John Woo with his companions: "I've seen Face/Off, Mission Impossible 2, and Hard Boiled. I like this guy's movies. I hope I can enjoy a violent blockbuster this time. Work is so tiring. I need to relax."

Everyone around him had this view, but Eric knew they were going to be disappointed. The audience wanted to see a personal heroism movie, which was also the impression John Woo left on the public, but Windtalkers was obviously not.

This is an oriental movie in Hollywood skin. It does not highlight personal heroism at all, but dedication to the country.

It's fucking Indians who are dedicating to America. It's obviously too early to do this in 2002.

Let alone 2002, even if it's 2022, at most black people will contribute. When will it be your turn as an Indian.

Do you have zero-dollar purchases? Do you have Black Lives Matter? Far from it, brother!

Entering the screening room, the lights dimmed and the movie officially began.

Eric's attention was sometimes on the big screen and sometimes on the audience around him. Although Nicolas Cage's acting was still excellent, the plot was full of flaws.

In the middle of the movie, many viewers had frowned, which was completely different from what they imagined.

Some viewers had already gone to the toilet, and some simply never came back. The appeal of the movie can be imagined.

Needless to say, there will be a large number of media and audiences criticizing it tomorrow.

Amid the audience's scolding, Eric walked out of the cinema happily. "Windtalkers" was dead, and his third batch of leeks should be harvested.

Back home, the match between South Korea and Portugal was over. Just as I remembered, Portugal was sent off with 2 players.

The 12 players of the South Korean team defeated the 9 players of Portugal. The golden generation of Portugal did not qualify for the group stage in the end, and suffered a loss in the northwest!

Now I hope the holiday will end quickly, and the editor will give a definite letter after work whether to sign it. Please collect and read it, this is the standard for editors to judge.