IAIH :: Volume #8

#725: Correct mentality

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ps. ps. Offers today's renewal, gives the beginning 515 bean noodles festivals to draw the ticket while convenient, everyone 8 tickets, the voting also delivers the beginning coin, kneels to ask everybody to support the appreciation! 奉上今天的更新,顺便给起点515粉丝节拉一下票,每个人都有8张票,投票还送起点币,跪求大家支持赞赏！ Bill. Chanique brings Howard Stringer to come to oneself office, just sat down, Howard Stringer the briefcase that from carried along has then pulled out a document: „Bill, you have a look at this first.” 比尔.米查尼克带着霍华德.斯特林格来到自己办公室,刚刚坐下,霍华德.斯特林格便从随身携带的公文包里掏出了一份文件:“比尔,你先看看这个。” Bill. Chanique receives, opens, what first heaves in sight is a picture, in the picture was one carries on the back to be covered with armor piece to be similar to the giant beast of dinosaur, Bill. Chanique wants not to blurt out: „Godzilla?” 比尔.米查尼克接过来,翻开,首先映入眼帘的是一张照片,照片上是一个背上长满了甲片类似于恐龙的巨兽,比尔.米查尼克想也不想就脱口而出:“哥斯拉？” „Yes, Godzilla,” Howard Stringer nodded, received Bill. One side coffee that Secretary Chanique hands over places, waving makes the opposite party leave , to continue saying: „Yesterday Mr. Idei contacted with me, passed on these materials, that side Sony Headquarters started to contact with Toho Corporation, quick can attain the authorization, he hopes that we can move the big silver screen by the Hollywood most advanced CG Special Effects technology this monster.” “是的,哥斯拉,”霍华德.斯特林格点了点头,接过比尔.米查尼克秘书递过来的咖啡放在一边,挥手让对方离开,继续道:“昨天出井先生联系我,传过来了这些资料,索尼总部那边已经开始与东宝公司接触,很快就能拿到授权,他希望我们能够以好莱坞最先进的cg特效技术将这只怪兽搬上大银幕。” first part «Godzilla» has absorbed the movie to appear since 1954 especially, this has only spread over the world in the monster image of under the Japanese nucleus frightened mood arising at the historic moment, and gathered very high popularity. Outside more than 20 Godzilla movies that except that Toho Corporation produces personally, around the world the cartoon about Godzilla, animation and toy peripheral and other products emerged one after another incessantly, this monster image even to involved the movie of giant beast to have the enormous influence. 从1954年第一部《哥斯拉》特摄电影出现以来,这只在日本人的核恐惧情绪下应运而生的怪兽形象已经传遍了全世界,并聚集了非常高的人气。除了东宝公司亲自制作的20多部哥斯拉电影外,世界范围内关于哥斯拉的漫画、动画、玩具周边等产品层出不穷,这只怪兽形象甚至对很多涉及到巨兽的影片都产生了巨大影响。 Bill. Chanique understands that the Sony high level definitely receives the stimulation that «The Lost World: Jurassic Park» Box Office explodes once more greatly, impulsively produced has manufactured the CG Special Effects version «Godzilla» thought. Since takes the frame of reference by the «Jurassic Park» series, then the budget size of this project will not be lower than 100 million USD absolutely, but, if launches this project, this has the conflict with him for the development strategy of Columbia design. 比尔.米查尼克明白索尼高层肯定是受到《侏罗纪公园2》票房再次大爆的刺激,才心血来潮地产生了制作cg特效版《哥斯拉》的念头。既然是以《侏罗纪公园》系列作为参照物,那么这个项目的预算规模绝对不会低于一亿美元,但是,如果启动这个项目,这就与他为哥伦比亚设计的发展策略产生冲突。 Has hesitated the moment, Bill. Chanique asked: „Howard, what Mr. Idei concrete is planned regarding this project that must know, the Columbia present condition can be poor?” 沉吟了片刻,比尔.米查尼克问道:“霍华德,出井先生对于这个项目具体是什么打算,要知道,哥伦比亚现在的状况可并不怎么好？” „I know that you are worried about anything. Bill,” on the Howard Stringer face is hanging the smile, said: „Budget any issue, Mr. Idei had not said. So long as we can complete this project, Sony is willing to withstand the manufacture budget in 150 million USD, and will contribute 50 million USD to carry out the distribution, because he hopes that movie first part can stoke up the fame, then makes a series like Toho.” “我知道你担心什么。比尔,”霍华德.斯特林格脸上挂着微笑,说道:“预算方面没有任何问题,出井先生说。只要我们能够将这个项目做好,索尼愿意承受1.5亿美元以内的制作预算,并将斥资5000万美元进行发行工作,因为他希望影片第一部能够打响名气,然后像东宝那样做成一个系列。” Bill. Chanique listened to the Howard Stringer words. At heart actually not slightly joyful. 比尔.米查尼克听了霍华德.斯特林格的话。心里却没有丝毫喜悦。 If Sony is this project pounds down 200 million USD, then, future global Box Office at least must achieve 500 million, can guarantee that this project realizes the balanced revenues and expenditures. Although two years ago, «Jurassic Park» has pushed the Hollywood highest global Box Office record high to 1 billion USD, but has used all might 20 years of Bill in Hollywood. Chanique is clear, even if in the situation of this global Box Office market overall dilatancy, wants to produce a global Box Office 500 million movie now also absolutely is not an easy matter. 如果索尼为这个项目砸下两亿美元,那么,将来的全球票房至少要达到5亿,才能确保这个项目实现收支平衡。虽然在两年前,《侏罗纪公园》就已经将好莱坞最高全球票房纪录推高到了10亿美元,但在好莱坞摸爬滚打了20年的比尔.米查尼克非常清楚,即使现在这种全球票房市场整体扩容的情况下,想要制作一部全球票房5亿的电影也绝对不是一件容易的事情。 Last year Hollywood film market to the past, can definitely describe with the magnificence, but one got down all year round. global Box Office breaks through the 500 million USD movie also to have six. Bill. Chanique can think, once this spends the 200 million big project to encounter the failure again, Sony manages the Film Industry service the confidence likely to be attacked by the ruination, perhaps will withdraw Hollywood like Matsushita. Big Film Studio every time exchanges ownerships means that the management the turbulence, when the time comes, this CEO will face the uncertain future region. 去年的好莱坞电影市场相对于以往来说,完全可以用辉煌来形容,但一整年下来。全球票房突破5亿美元的影片也只有六部而已。比尔.米查尼克能够想到,一旦这个耗资2亿的大项目再次遭遇失败,索尼经营电影业务的信心很可能遭到毁灭性打击,说不定会像松下那样撤出好莱坞。大电影公司的每一次易主都意味着管理层的动荡,到时候,他这个ceo又将面临前途未卜的境地了。 Hesitant, Bill. Chanique said: „Howard, enters the duty time I have said that if Sony wants to manage for a long time the Film Industry service, in the next few years. Should concentrate on producing in the low cost movie, through this conservative operational strategy, repairs Columbia to border on the manufacture and distribution system of collapse with steady steps. At that time you and Mr. Idei agreed my management mentality, why does need to take risk now?” 犹豫了下,比尔.米查尼克还是说道:“霍华德,入职的时候我就说过,如果索尼想要将电影业务长期经营下去,未来几年。应该将主要精力放在制作中低成本影片上,通过这种保守的经营策略,稳步修复哥伦比亚濒临崩溃的制作和发行系统。当时你和出井先生都同意了我的经营思路,现在又为什么要冒险呢？” Howard Stringer explained patiently: „Bill. The Mr. Idei original words are, Sony hopes that Columbia has a typical big movie series.” 霍华德.斯特林格耐心地解释道:“比尔。出井先生的原话是,索尼希望哥伦比亚旗下拥有一个极具代表性的大电影系列。” „Howard, I thought that this decision was too stupid, they should know, once this project is defeated, means anything. And. If Japanese wants to maintain the dignity, «Men in Black» and «Jumanji» these two series were enough,” Bill. Chanique shook the head, then said: „Howard, I thought that we should convince Mr. Idei to give up this thought that even if must do, should postpone for 2-3 years, after Columbia recovers, makes the plan again.” “霍华德,我只是觉得这种决定太蠢了,他们应该知道,一旦这个项目失败,将意味着什么。而且。如果日本人想要维持体面,《黑衣人》和《勇敢者的游戏》这两个系列就已经足够了,”比尔.米查尼克摇了摇头,接着说道:“霍华德,我觉得我们应该说服出井先生放弃这个念头,即使要做,也应该推迟两三年时间,等哥伦比亚恢复元气后再做打算。” Howard Stringer came from the media profession, he is also clear, Idei Nobuyuki appoints him as Sony United States subsidiary company CEO, is hopes that he can promote the entertainment operation of Sony. Not is only the Sony Headquarters high level, even if Howard Stringer, after seeing the «The Lost World: Jurassic Park» Box Office data like a raging fire, was stimulated greatly. Therefore, after Sony Headquarters ejects Godzilla this project, Howard Stringer also thinks to have bright prospects. 霍华德.斯特林格出身于传媒行业,他也清楚,出井伸之任命他为索尼美国分公司ceo,就是希望他能够振兴索尼旗下的娱乐业务。不但是索尼总部高层,即使是霍华德.斯特林格自己,在看到《侏罗纪公园2》如火如荼的票房数据后,也大受刺激。因此,索尼总部抛出哥斯拉这个项目后,霍华德.斯特林格也觉得大有可为。 He does not have to think one catch up full of enthusiasm, the words have not said several, in Bill. In front of Chanique has experienced several setbacks continuously. 只是,他没想到自己兴致勃勃地赶来,话还没说几句,在比尔.米查尼克面前连续碰了好几个软钉子。 „Bill, we to get rid of «Men in Black» and «Jumanji» aspect, we need to make alone this project. So long as had own trump card movie series, we will again not be under the control of others.” “比尔,我们就是为了摆脱《黑衣人》和《勇敢者的游戏》的局面,我们才需要将这个项目单独做起来。只要拥有了自己的王牌电影系列,我们就不会再受制于人了。” Bill. Chanique also wants to say anything, but sees the expression that Howard Stringer enforces, he realized that is not suitable continues to subordinate the boss to refute with this again, expression soft, said: „That, Howard, we can make this project, but I thought that should better be able to postpone for one year. The Columbia situation we are clear, because of the Peter Guber reason, from the second half of last year, the movie-making and issuing transaction of Columbia has been at half stationary state, although these months have changed for the better, but if can have one year again......” 比尔.米查尼克还想说什么,但看到霍华德.斯特林格严肃起来的表情,他意识到不宜再继续跟这位直属上司硬顶,语气软了下来,道:“那么,霍华德,我们可以做这个项目,但我觉得最好还是能推迟一年。哥伦比亚的情况我们都清楚,因为彼得.古柏的缘故,从去年下半年开始,哥伦比亚旗下的制片和发行业务就已经处于半停滞状态,虽然这几个月有所好转,但如果能再有一年时间……” „Bill, this matter is the decision of Headquarters, leeway that has not discussed that what we must do is only the execution,” Howard Stringer lost the patience finally, breaks Bill. Chanique's words, said: „Moreover, I do not hope that we continue to dispute. Board of Directors does not allow Columbia to have the out of control aspect absolutely again, if you do not coordinate, I will report to Board of Directors here situation truthfully.” “比尔,这件事是总部的决定,没有商量的余地,我们要做的只是执行,”霍华德.斯特林格终于失去了耐心,打断比尔.米查尼克的话,道:“而且,我也不希望我们继续争执下去。董事会是绝对不允许哥伦比亚再次出现失控局面的,如果你不配合,我会将这里的情况如实向董事会进行汇报。” Bill. A Chanique face is surprised however, he enters the duty from the end of April. These days their being together is also harmonious, he even once thought that Howard Stringer is an amiable person. But he has not thought that Howard Stringer really also has so obstinate side, even also threatens itself, could not bear criticize a bad language at heart, Bill. Chanique thought that Sony had just expelled two straw bags. Also has hired one to the idiot who the film industry knows nothing about. 比尔.米查尼克一脸诧然,他从四月底入职。这段时间两人的相处也算融洽,他甚至一度觉得霍华德.斯特林格是一个性格随和的人。但他没想到霍华德.斯特林格竟然还有如此刚愎自用的一面,甚至还威胁自己,心里忍不住暗骂了一句脏话,比尔.米查尼克心想索尼刚刚赶走了两个草包。又雇佣了一个对电影行业一窍不通的蠢货。 Howard Stringer once was a reporter, had held afterward also the post of CBS information service Chairman, although with being in media domain, but from beginning to end, he has not gotten involved in the film industry. The management that Hollywood non- comes specialized is everywhere, but current Hollywood seven big Jeffrey Katzenberg, Michael Eisner, Sherry Lansing and other helmsmen, including him, may step by step crawl from the Hollywood floor. 霍华德.斯特林格曾经是一个记者,后来还担任过cbs新闻部门总裁,虽然同处于传媒领域,但自始至终,他都没有涉足过电影行业。好莱坞非专业出身的高管比比皆是,但当前好莱坞七大杰弗瑞.卡森伯格、迈克尔.艾斯纳、雪莉.兰辛等掌舵人,包括他自己,可都是从好莱坞底层一步步爬上来的。 The laymen direct the expert also to have, ten years ago scenery infinite Paramount , because Martin Davis this unprofessional shareholder meddles the company to manage repeatedly. Causes the company to decline rapidly, finally was purchased by Viacom. 外行指挥内行也不是没有,就像十年前风光无限的派拉蒙,就是因为马丁.戴维斯这个外行股东频频插手公司管理。才导致公司迅速衰落,最终被维亚康姆收购。 „Good,” Bill. Chanique shrugs slightly, although resists at heart, but he does not want such quickly to look for the second work, since this project is the Sony Headquarters decision, then, even if were defeated, he does not need to bear the too big responsibility, if can be successful. That naturally is better: „Howard, since this, what aspect you do plan from?” “好吧,”比尔.米查尼克微微耸肩,虽然心里非常抗拒,但他可不想这么快就去找第二份工作,既然这个项目是索尼总部决定的,那么,即使失败了,他也不用背负太大责任,如果能够成功。那自然是更好:“霍华德,既然这样,你打算从什么方面着手？” Although Bill. In Chanique surface makes the compromise, but Howard Stringer can feel on him the obvious negative attitude. Thinks that said: „This, Bill, this project personally was under the charge to me, manufactures the aspect to give Samsung Film Industry to be good, you continued to handle the company according to your mentality. When necessary made the coordination on the line.” 虽然比尔.米查尼克表面上做出妥协,但霍华德.斯特林格还是能够感受到他身上明显的消极态度。想了想,说道:“这样吧,比尔,这个项目就由我亲自负责,制作方面就交给三星影业好了,你继续按照自己的思路打理公司。必要时做出配合就行。” Bill. Chanique thought from the bottom of the heart the Sony high level obviously already has been startled by the «The Lost World: Jurassic Park» Box Office success stimulation demon with Howard Stringer, thinks that casual can produce a Box Office 1 billion movie. 比尔.米查尼克打心底觉得索尼高层和霍华德.斯特林格明显已经被《侏罗纪公园2》的票房成功刺激魔怔了,以为随随便便就能制作一部票房十亿的影片。 He is thinking how should totally get rid of this risk enormous project, such future project has succeeded, the promotion of company overall strength manages the company also to have very big advantage to him, if were defeated, even if must faced with discarding the risk of rice bowl, when the seeking next work, he at least does not use at the back of this big stain. 他本来就想着该如何完全摆脱这个风险极大的项目,这样将来项目成功了,公司整体实力的提升对他管理公司也有很大好处,如果失败了,即使要面临丢掉饭碗的风险,在寻找下一份工作时,他至少也不用背着这个大污点。 „Naturally does not have the issue, you can go into action personally, is naturally good,” Bill. Chanique nods unquestioning, smiles was saying. “当然没问题,你能亲自出马,自然再好不过,”比尔.米查尼克毫不迟疑地点头,微笑着说道。 Sees Bill. Chanique no longer resists this plan, but also releases authority refreshedly, Howard Stringer is satisfied, thought the expression that one just spoke was somewhat heavy. He truly is not a strong person, just that words, were Idei Nobuyuki confessed actually in secret repeatedly, Sony Board of Directors did not hope to see Columbia to present an uncontrolled superintendent really again. 见比尔.米查尼克不再抗拒这份计划,还爽快地放权,霍华德.斯特林格非常满意,同时也觉得自己刚刚说话的语气有些重了。他确实不是一个性格强硬的人,刚刚那番话,其实是出井伸之私下里反复交代的,索尼董事会也真的不希望再看到哥伦比亚出现一个不受控制的管理者。 Just, he and Sony high level had not realized that believes horse Youjiang possibly to create horses out-of-control, but reins Untidy-looking is too tight, usually the outcome is that strangles the horses. 只不过,他和索尼高层都没有意识到,信马由缰可能会造成马匹失控,但缰绳勒得太紧,结果往往是把马匹勒死。 „, Bill, you thought that Hollywood who directs this movie to be most appropriate?” Saves is easing up the atmosphere the thoughts, Howard Stringer asks moderately. “那么,比尔,你觉得好莱坞谁来执导这部影片最合适？”存着缓和气氛的心思,霍华德.斯特林格语气温和地问道。 „I thought that what we first should solve is the issue of special effect,”, although feels the Howard Stringer thoughts, Bill. Chanique actually as before decides does not mix this matter, therefore his not voluntary offer Director candidate, but said: „To move the big silver screen by the cg technology Godzilla, Hollywood can undertake this project special effect, only then digital domain, but after the beginning of the year that matter, we and Firefly relations now is not quite good, although Firefly expressed that the digital domain operates alone, but no one can guarantee, can Firefly intentionally for our obstacle.” “我觉得,我们首先应该解决的是特效的问题,”虽然感受到霍华德.斯特林格的心思,比尔.米查尼克却依旧打定主意不掺和这件事,因此他不会主动推荐导演人选,只是说道:“想要以cg技术将哥斯拉搬上大银幕,好莱坞能承担这个项目特效的,就只有数字领域了,但经过年初的那件事,我们和萤火虫的关系现在并不太好,虽然萤火虫表示数字领域是单独运营的,但谁也不敢保证,萤火虫会不会故意为我们设置障碍。” „The Universal that «The Mummy» special effect is not the digital domain does,” Howard Stringer thinks that said: „Michael Eisner and Eric Williams once relations, may are more than Firefly and Columbia difference.” “环球那部《木乃伊》的特效不也是数字领域做的吗,”霍华德.斯特林格想了想,说道:“迈克尔.艾斯纳和艾瑞克.威廉姆斯曾经的关系,可比萤火虫和哥伦比亚差多了。” „I thought that this mainly should be the Heroine Nicole Kidman well distributed reason,” Bill. Mitnick said: „She is the Eric Williams woman, moreover she has attained the 30 million USD sky-high price salary from «The Mummy» first, this to a great extent, should be Universal is the price that the «The Mummy» series pay successfully.” “我觉得这主要应该是女主角妮可.基德曼从中调和的原因,”比尔.米特尼克道:“她是艾瑞克.威廉姆斯的女人,而且她可是从《木乃伊》首部里拿到了3000万美元的天价薪酬,这在很大程度上,也应该算是环球为《木乃伊》系列成功付出的代价。” „If «Godzilla» can be successful, this price we cannot pay,” Howard Stringer has hesitated the moment, said: „Therefore, you think that we can use the Universal similar strategy?” “如果《哥斯拉》能够成功,这种代价我们并不是支付不起,”霍华德.斯特林格沉吟了片刻,道:“所以,你认为我们可以采用环球同样的策略吗？” Bill. Chanique shakes the head, said: „I do not believe that that «Fair Game» that Warner screens at the end of May, Heroine Claudia Schiffer is also the Eric Williams woman, but this production cost 50 million USD action movie, first week Box Office also 10 million USD, last weekend under the impact of «The Lost World: Jurassic Park», three days of Box Office dropped sharply in the weekend 57%, only attained 3 million USD, had the appraisal organization to forecast that movie Box Office can achieve 30 million, but now looks like, can achieve 25 million USD to be good.” 比尔.米查尼克摇头,道:“我不这么认为,华纳五月底上映的那部《公平游戏》,女主角克劳迪娅.希弗也是艾瑞克.威廉姆斯的女人,但这部制作成本5000万美元的动作片,首周票房还不到1000万美元,上周末在《侏罗纪公园2》的冲击下,周末三天票房大跌57%,只拿到300万美元,本来还有评估机构预测影片票房能够达到3000万,但现在看起来,能达到2500万美元就不错了。” „Couple days ago I also heard at a commercial cocktail party this matter,” Howard Stringer said: „It is said when the movie arranges, Eric Williams forecast that this project will be defeated, Joel Silver has made very big modification to the project, attempts to save, what a pity does not have any effect, has not heard the Heroine matter actually.” “前几天我在一个商务酒会上也听说了这件事,”霍华德.斯特林格道:“据说在影片筹备期间,艾瑞克.威廉姆斯就预测这个项目会失败,乔.西尔沃对项目做了很大改动,企图挽救,可惜没有任何效果,倒是没有听说女主角的事情。” Bill. Chanique thought that at regular commercial cocktail party, the people wantonly will certainly not discuss these gossip, but are slightly many to Hollywood some attention, these matters are always not actually secret: „In brief, Howard, we must first solve the special effect the issue, next, a such big project, found reasonable Director to be also important, this Director should better direct the successful special effect big piece.” 比尔.米查尼克心想正规的商务酒会上,人们当然不会大肆谈论这些八卦,只不过稍微对好莱坞多一些关注,这些事情其实从来都不是秘密的:“总之,霍华德,我们首先要解决特效的问题,其次,这样的一个大项目,找到一个靠谱的导演也非常重要,这个导演最好执导过成功的特效大片。” Although does not plan to mix, but Bill. Chanique as far as possible guides Howard Stringer to take the correct mentality. 虽然不打算掺和,但比尔.米查尼克还是尽可能地引导霍华德.斯特林格走上正确的思路。 Howard Stringer almost immediately has also thought of recent crest of wave vigor «The Lost World: Jurassic Park»: „That, perhaps we can attempt to contact Qiao. Village Milestone.” 霍华德.斯特林格也几乎立刻就想到了最近风头正劲的《侏罗纪公园2》:“那么,或许我们可以尝试接触一下乔.庄斯顿。” „If can be successful, is naturally good,” Bill. Chanique echoes nods, actually does not hug too in a big way expected, since Firefly lets Qiao. Village Milestone takes over «Jurassic Park», can definitely sign the strict option contract with him, only if some people are willing to pay the large amount penalty for him, or Firefly will show mercy releases people on own initiative, otherwise, Qiao. Village Milestone is extremely low for other possibilities of Film Studio shooting. “如果能够成功,自然再好不过,”比尔.米查尼克附和地点头,却对此不抱太大期望,萤火虫既然让乔.庄斯顿来接手《侏罗纪公园》,肯定会与他签署严格的选择权合约,除非有人愿意替他支付巨额的违约金,或者萤火虫会大发慈悲地主动放人,否则,乔.庄斯顿替其他电影公司拍片的可能性极低。 【Wanted 515 immediately, hopes that continued to attack 515 red package lists, the same day red package rain can the back coupling reader propagandize the work by May 15 in addition. Together is also the love, definitely well!】( To be continued.) 【马上就要515了,希望继续能冲击515红包榜,到5月15日当天红包雨能回馈读者外加宣传作品。一块也是爱,肯定好好更！】(未完待续。)
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