Watching a movie at this kind of premiere feels a little different and a little more comfortable.

It may be because the actors, directors, and screenwriters are sitting together in the theater at this moment, and the Oscars ceremony was once held in this theater.

Han Chudong had never been exposed to these things before, so he was in a good mood.

Of course, it could also be because there was a pretty girl sitting next to him, who was a feast for the eyes.

We are about to enter the year 1974.

Mobile phones had been invented, but the technology was still not very mature, and a group of fixed-line operators still had different opinions. Some felt that there was no need for these things at all, and that it was convenient to communicate through fixed landlines.

Every time a new thing is born, it takes time to digest and absorb before it can be popularized on a large scale. Motorola's technology is so advanced that some communication operators are scared and want to strangle it in the cradle to avoid affecting their own business.

It is simply not available on the market, and mobile phones naturally do not appear in the cinema. Apart from the occasional coughing, it is relatively quiet at other times.

Even when speaking, keep your voice low to avoid being looked down upon by others.

A quarter passed.

Han Chudong gradually adapted to the times he lived in and subscribed to a large number of journals, magazines and newspapers like ordinary people, using them to learn about information happening around the world.

America's "uncrowned kings" control the channels of information transmission. Smart people should know how to guess the facts through the lines. Many news have been artificially processed and cannot be considered fair or objective, especially when it comes to reporting on foreign countries, where arrogance and hubris are fully revealed.

I also read books at home and occasionally go to bookstores to kill time.

It is worth affirming that in this age without smartphones, people do have more contact with each other. Sometimes a postcard sent from far away may take a long time to reach someone. Distance creates beauty.

Now the first thing I do after getting up in the morning is no longer to reach for my phone. I have nothing to do at night, so I go to bed early...

"So what do you do? My name is Thomas, and I run a small animation company in Burbank. Did you notice that the director of this film is pretty good, and the plot is pretty exciting, too?"

Kyoko Mochizuki sat on Han Chudong's right. The slightly plump white man with a big beard on her left looked a bit like Hagrid in "Harry Potter". He was so bloated that the seat creaked.

"Hello, Mason Han. I run a toy company that sells magic balls and magic cubes. I also run a home appliance store called Baofeng Electric." Han Chudong said in a low voice, and stretched out his hand to shake hands with the other party. He took out his wallet, took out a business card and handed it over, pointed to the screen and continued: "I like this movie very much."

"Hmm? That interesting yo-yo, is it a product of your company? To be honest, this is the Christmas gift I bought for my son tonight. What a coincidence!"

The man named Thomas was afraid that Han Chudong would not believe it, so he took out the packaging box and showed it to him.

The Magic Ball Kit is packaged in a Christmas gift box. One box contains four different models, including a plastic version and an aluminum alloy version. The retail price is US$26.99. According to feedback from agents, sales are booming.

After seeing this, Han Chudong said cheerfully: "Then you may need an extra-large sock tonight, otherwise it won't fit in."

Tonight is Christmas Eve that the children are most looking forward to. They believe that there will be a fat old grandfather with white beard who will secretly deliver gifts to them while they are sleeping.

Thinking of something, Han Chudong leaned over and added, "Thomas, let's talk after the movie. We may be able to cooperate on some business matters."

"What kind of business?"

"Cartoon, it's good for both of us, we'll talk about it later..."

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The movie is more than two hours long, the plot is quite compact, and time seems to pass very quickly.

When the lights came on and the crew members came on stage, there was a long applause. Han Chudong didn't know why they kept clapping, but guessed it might be a courtesy, so he didn't stop.

Thomas, who was sitting on his left, finally spoke up after holding back for a while. He said in a depressed tone, "Mason, you've really screwed me over. I was wondering what kind of cooperation it was in the second half, and I didn't really watch it. Can you tell me now?"

"Haha! I just want to ask if you are interested in my story idea. I can invest some money and customize an animation or comic for the company's next product. It will definitely be a good story." Han Chudong had been holding it in for too long and wanted to rush to the bathroom to flush.

"...My company mainly provides outsourcing services, that is, helping other companies, such as Disney and MGM, to produce cartoons. But if it is really a good idea, maybe I will consider cooperation."

Thomas was a little embarrassed.

The reason is that Han Chudong is running other businesses, which seem to have little to do with the animation industry and seem a little unprofessional.

However, the results of cooperation with outsiders are often bad. As someone who is half in the film and television industry, I know how much negative impact the investors' meddling can have on a work.

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However, business is difficult nowadays, and profits have shrunk significantly compared to before, so there is no definite answer.

Thomas continued, "Come outside and have a cigar later. You're lucky. I have two cigars in my pocket. I stole them from a friend!"

Ever since the two sides severed ties following the missile crisis, it has become difficult to buy Q-Bar cigars on the market.

Han Chudong couldn't tell whether this stuff was good or bad. It was just like whiskey or red wine. They all felt the same. He continued, "This is really good stuff. How long will the director and the others talk? Why don't we go out first?"

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Kiko Mochizuki was chatting with Thomas's wife, listening to her complaining about the impact that marriage and childbirth had on her life.

One doesn't talk much, and the other's mouth is like a machine gun and can't be stopped.

Han Chudong has already applied for a patent for the four-wheel drive toy racing car, and has submitted both the utility patent and the appearance patent. He took out a small notebook and drew a picture, saying, "My company's next toy will be similar to this, with a body, electric motor, and wheels. Children can assemble it themselves, and it's powered by two AA batteries, so it's quite fast."

"Well, I can probably figure it out. Keep talking," Thomas replied.

"My idea is to set up a background, such as holding a competition in a certain city. The contestants will develop various racing cars through laboratory experts. The young contestants are not very old and the competition is very fierce.

It’s similar to the young people’s version of Formula One, but with a more story-based feel. The protagonist keeps improving despite setbacks and eventually wins the championship. One global competition after another can form a complete story.”

After he finished speaking, Thomas' eyes lit up and he said decisively, "That seems pretty good. We can also collect advertising fees from Ford, GM and other car manufacturers!"

Han Chudong originally wanted to just make something up, but considering how rich those car dealers were, he suddenly thought that selling advertisements might be a good idea...

ps: Thanks to the second leader Miaofan, please write more and update more.