Chapter 320 Breaking the Record! The Legend Continues!
Even in history, "Coco" has a higher score than "Kung Fu Panda", about one point higher on both Douban and IMDB.
Especially Douban, which is even higher than IMDB, which shows that domestic audiences love this movie.
What's more, in this world, this is the work of Eastern Dream, and it also adopts the world view of "The Book of Graveyard".
There was no need to even wait until the next day; word of mouth on the Internet exploded that same evening.
"The best movie by Master Ergou, bar none."
“This is the best movie in recent years and the best animated film in the world.”
"2012 is indeed very good, but it is ultimately a popcorn movie. You may be shocked speechless in the cinema, but after a few days, the shock will gradually fade away. Graveyard Book is really a classic movie that will be passed down. Even if you take it out and watch it again ten or twenty years later, you will still feel it is a classic."
“It’s hard to imagine that this is the second work of Oriental Fantasy. I never thought that Chinese animated films would make such rapid progress. Almost single-handedly, it has brought Chinese animated films to the world’s top level.”
"Before watching this movie, I was very worried about its plot, because "The Graveyard Book" is really difficult to adapt into a complete movie. But this adaptation is extremely brilliant. It just adopts the world view in the book, and the whole plot and characters are completely newly constructed. But after watching it, you still feel that it is "The Graveyard Book", because the whole core, the whole spirit, and even the whole feeling have not changed. I really can't imagine that there would be such a brilliant adaptation."
"Master Ergou is still a super god!"
"He truly and completely loves movies. Otherwise, with his wealth and busy career, how could he still write a movie script?"
"I now feel that he has not only brought the Chinese film market to a new height by his own efforts, but has also brought the film industry and film standards to a new height."
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The domestic Internet has exploded, but the overseas Internet is even more explosive.
Because this premiere has already attracted countless eyeballs and has become the focus of public opinion.
So many giants, even Bill Gates showed up.
So almost all film critics went to the cinema as soon as possible and wrote their reviews as soon as possible.
"This movie really is like a dream. It really is a dream journey."
“This movie created the most cozy hell ever, and it also truly explains what true death is. Only when everyone has completely forgotten you and you no longer exist in anyone’s memory and emotions, can you be considered completely gone.”
"This year, Disney Pixar released UP, which is still a normal and very, very good movie. But Graveyard Book surpasses it in all aspects, whether it is the visual expression, rhythm, emotion, or even the core theme."
"It's hard to imagine that Oriental Fantasy, which was born only about five years ago, already has the ability to challenge the king of animated films, Pixar."
"I don't know why Mr. Bill Gates attended the premiere of this movie. Maybe he had his own business considerations, but this movie really deserves his presence."
Almost all the articles written by film critics are full of praise.
The entire reputation has completely exploded.
Whether it is Rotten Tomatoes or IMDb, both have reached extremely high scores, or it can be said that it is the highest score so far for mainstream blockbusters in 2009.
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The next day, it was still Bill Gates and Ergou who completely attracted global public opinion.
The image of him holding up his cell phone and waving appears in almost every newspaper.
And it is broadcast again and again on the news on various TV stations.
Experts of all colors around the world have been talking about this.
"There is no doubt that Microsoft is asking for help from Quantum Technology. If I am not mistaken, Microsoft's new mobile operating system is about to come out, and now everyone can see that the times have changed. Technology is not the most important thing in making a mobile operating system, and Microsoft certainly does not lack technology. As for the design concept, perhaps Microsoft has its own ideas. Let's not talk about whether they are right or wrong, but at least Microsoft is very good at it. The only thing lacking is the mobile application ecosystem, and currently a considerable part of the core software applications of the entire mobile application ecosystem are in the hands of the quantum camp, so Microsoft has to put down its arrogance and beg Quantum Technology to allow these powerful applications to enter Microsoft's mobile operating system and develop a special version for the upcoming Windows Mobile 7."
"That's why Bill Gates attended the world premiere of The Graveyard Book and waved a Quantum Note in his hand."
The host asked: "Professor Zhang, Google and Apple are supposed to have more technology and experience in operating systems and ecosystem development. Why is it that most of the current strong applications for mobile smart terminals come from the quantum technology camp?"
Professor Zhang: "This has nothing to do with technology, but a strategic foresight. If we follow the clues and trace back, we can find that Mr. Lin Xiao had proposed the conceptual design of the operating system a long time ago, and even had a very clear idea of the core software applications. Therefore, many software applications were developed almost simultaneously with the operating system, which was much earlier than Google."
"Google wants to hand over a large number of application ecosystems to other software developers, and it mainly builds the entire platform. Mr. Lin Xiao developed the core software and the system simultaneously, so the starting lines and starting points of the two parties are different."
Host: "That is to say, to some extent, this is not the result of a collective team, but the crystallization of Lin Xiao's wisdom alone."
Professor Zhang: "This may not be correct, but it is more in line with the facts. At least until now, whether it is the entire Facebook Group, Quantum Technology Group, or X Research Institute, everything is the result of his strategic design. After the design is completed, he handed it over to his most trusted comrade-in-arms."
"Let's not talk about anything else, just Twitter."
"A year and a half ago, the acquisition negotiations between Microsoft and Yahoo failed. At that time, Yahoo Group still had a market value of more than 20 billion US dollars. But Yang Zhiyuan resolutely resigned from all his positions at Yahoo and joined forces with Masayoshi Son and Lin Xiao to invest a total of 260 million US dollars to acquire Twitter. From the perspective of that time, can you imagine it? Can we imagine it?"
The host shook his head. "It is really hard to imagine that he would give up his position as chairman of a $20 billion group and take charge of a small company with only $260 million."
Professor Zhang: "This is the second start-up. What kind of courage does it take? At that time, the global media thought Yang Zhiyuan must be crazy. He was the godfather of the first generation of the Internet. Yahoo was once the world's number one Internet company. He actually gave up such a big business and chose to start over. Who does this remind us of? It reminds us of Lin Xiao. He repeatedly gave up the successful industries he had already achieved and handed them over to his allies, then turned around and rushed into a brand new industry."
"And just over a year later, Twitter's valuation has increased about tenfold."
"So what happened before Yang Zhiyuan made this decision? I am almost certain that this must be related to Lin Xiao."
"If we look at Twitter, it fits almost perfectly with smartphones. It exploded with the advent of smartphones."
"From this one application, we can deduce the layout of Ergou in other applications."
"Also, I want to ask the host, do you use WeChat?"
The host nodded: "Yes."
Professor Zhang: "How do you feel?"
Host: "It seems to be more mature, simpler, and lighter. It makes me more measured and have a better sense of boundaries in socializing."
Professor Zhang: "Are you unable to leave?"
The host nodded: "Yes."
Professor Zhang: "This is the magic of Ergou. He knows you better than you know yourself. We only realized many functions after using them for a long time. It turns out that this is what I like and what I need. But when it designed this application, it already knew our deepest needs. So even though WeChat's daily active users are only a fraction of QQ's, in time, it will definitely become the software application with the largest number of users and an application that countless people cannot live without."
Host: "I have a question for Professor Zhang. Microsoft is not only the dominant player in computer operating systems, but has also been the dominant player in mobile operating systems for a long time. So it should be the biggest competitor of quantum technology. Quantum technology should have control over these core applications, so Microsoft should be excluded. So if your guess is true, will quantum technology agree to Microsoft?"
Professor Zhang: "I have studied Mr. Lin Xiao for many years, and we have even met and talked privately many times. He is actually not a businessman at all, or he is not a businessman at all. He is more like an artist and a strategist. So based on my understanding of him, this person is extremely honest, and his strategic persistence is very strong. So when he decides to form an alliance, unless there is a very big change or a very big betrayal, his alliance attitude will last for a long time."
Host: "It is indeed obvious that Jiangnan TV has been his staunch ally for almost six or seven years. Even though there have been twists and turns and changes along the way, he has not changed his attitude."
Professor Zhang: "Since Mr. Bill Gates has appeared at the premiere, it means that the relationship between the two parties has further deepened. So I can almost conclude that Mr. Lin Xiao will agree to Microsoft's request."
Host: "Why would you agree? Isn't this cultivating a powerful enemy?"
Professor Zhang: "That's unknown. After all, I'm not Mr. Lin Xiao, so I don't know what he thinks. But based on my speculation, maybe he has a very clear prediction of the future, so all his choices are based on his prediction of the future. And all his actions push reality towards his own prediction."
"It is very important to know who is the enemy and who is the friend. It seems that in Mr. Lin Xiao's eyes, Google is the absolute enemy and Microsoft is the ally. He has already shown this many years ago, even though Microsoft despised him and even humiliated him at that time."
"In fact, it's really amazing when you think about it. Four or five years ago, when Microsoft was humiliating him and even its subsidiaries were constantly attacking him, he had already made up his mind to form an alliance with Microsoft."
"Many people say that Mr. Lin Xiao is a strategist, but I totally disagree. He is a strategist, definitely not a strategist. A strategist gives people a sense of being cunning and changeable, while Mr. Lin Xiao's position is very clear and trustworthy."
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After the premiere, a small banquet was held.
Lin Xiao and Bill Gates had a brief conversation, but it did not involve any specific matters, but was more about attitude and position.
Afterwards, the other party invited him to visit his manor when he was free.
The next day, Ballmer once again took his team to Facebook headquarters for negotiations.
The whole negotiation went very smoothly.
Lin Xiao has fully agreed that all core applications will be launched on Windows Mobile 7, and they will be specially tailored to achieve the best optimization.
There is no tug-of-war, nor is there any discussion of each application one by one.
Lin Xiao’s conditions were very simple. Microsoft would once again open up its operating system-related patents to Xsoft for licensing.
Everything Lin Xiao did was to avoid following in HTC's footsteps.
In the future, when the X operating system truly defeats Android, there will be countless patent disputes and even bigger lawsuits.
And if history follows, Google will acquire Motorola in its entirety.
The number of Motorola's patents in mobile communications is terrifying. Once Google acquires Motorola, the related patent war will be even more fierce.
After the discussion, Ballmer suddenly asked, "Lin, is there any possibility that Quantum Mobile will release a flagship phone with Windows Mobile 7?"
Your condition is really outrageous.
Lin Xiao shook his head and said, "There is absolutely no such possibility."
For Lin Xiao, the situation he wanted most was that Google did not acquire Motorola, but Microsoft acquired it instead.
It is entirely possible.
Because now quantum technology and Apple have set the best examples.
Historically, Google's openness is the best example, so Microsoft feels that as long as it makes its own system good enough, it can attract more mobile phone manufacturers to install its own system.
But in this world, the situation has changed.
At least for now, Google is at a disadvantage.
Apple seems to be invincible.
On the quantum technology side, the winning position is gradually becoming apparent.
What these two companies have in common is that they produce their own mobile terminals and promote their own operating systems.
And Microsoft is doing the same thing in the gaming console market.
Historically, Microsoft acquired Nokia and produced its own Window Phone only when it discovered that no mobile phone giant was willing to fully support its operating system.
So Lin Xiao wanted to do his best to promote Microsoft's acquisition of Motorola, but he absolutely could not say this out loud.
Once it is revealed, if Microsoft fails in the future, it will feel that Lin Xiao has set a trap for it, leading to a falling out with it.
Ballmer suddenly asked, "Lin, can I ask you a question?"
Lin Xiao: "Please speak."
Ballmer: "You agreed so readily that it seemed like you were helping the enemy. So I have to wonder if you were really pessimistic about Windows Mobile 7 and felt it was not a threat, so you supported us in the software ecosystem without hesitation."
You are too direct.
After a long while, Lin Xiao nodded: "Yes."
fuck!
Ballmer cursed in his heart, but he couldn't act on impulse.
Because Lin Xiao had this prediction, he approached Microsoft and expressed a strong desire to form an alliance.
But in Ballmer's view, although quantum technology and Apple have taken the lead, the smartphone revolution has just begun and it is not too late to get involved now.
With our strong technical capabilities and influence, Microsoft can still have the last laugh if we enter the game now.
Moreover, both Quantum Technology and Google are suffering losses, and we, Microsoft, can take advantage of the situation.
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December 21st! Movie fans across the country have welcomed the holiday again, and it’s time to guess the box office.
It’s such a great feeling, we all know it will work, we just want to know how successful it will be.
In the afternoon.
The first week box office data of "The Graveyard Book" is released.
510 million RMB!
The box office record has been broken again and again.
In just one year, the first week box office was broken three times.
During the summer vacation, "2012" just set a box office record of 460 million RMB.
"Avatar", which was released at the same time, also reached a box office of 260 million yuan in its first week.
As soon as this data came out, the national media was in an uproar.
Countless film practitioners cheered.
It's unbelievable that the Chinese market has suddenly become so big? Two super hit movies appeared in the same period, and the combined first-week box office of the two movies exceeded 770 million? Last year's total box office data in China was already amazing, and this year's increase is terrifying again.
Many cinema chains have already stated that they will build more cinemas and add more large screens next year.
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Not much difference.
Sony Columbia and Sony Classics have also won the first week box office in North America.
$97 million! Avatar's first weekend box office was $70 million.
Sony Columbia, Sony Classics, and even the entire Hollywood were once again in an uproar.
This box office cannot be compared with super fan-oriented movies like "The Hunger Games". The first week box office of 97 million US dollars is already crazy.
And this kind of movie has much greater staying power than "The Hunger Games".
"The first week's $97 million means the final North American box office will definitely exceed $300 million, or even reach around $350 million, because there is also a Christmas season coming up."
"Even more crazy is the box office in the Chinese market, which predicts that the final box office will reach around $270 million."
Immediately afterwards, both parties were waiting for the global first-week box office figures. Of course, this data is difficult to be accurate because many markets around the world lack statistical capabilities and cannot obtain timely box office figures. They are only estimates, but they are pretty close.
soon……
This data has also come out.
"The global first week box office is estimated to be $380 million!"
Everyone present was excited, but also felt a little creepy.
Another one! It will make over a billion dollars worldwide.
According to this trend, it may even surpass "2012". Er Gou is really undefeated! Because of the appearance of numerous celebrities and superstars at the premiere of this movie, especially the presence of Bill Gates, it has become the focus of public opinion for a long time.
The key is that the word of mouth for this movie is so hot, which directly leads to the continued popularity of the box office.
As a result, Sony Columbia has three movies that have grossed over $1 billion this year.
Tom Bernard of Sony Classics said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Amy, we are going to occupy the top three in the global box office rankings this year!"
Now no one would have thought that Avatar would have such a crazy box office curve and last so long, because its first week data was not very good. So the people at Sony Columbia thought that Graveyard Book was a sure win.
Of course, no matter how successful "Avatar" is in the end, it will not hinder the miracle of "Graveyard Book".
Amy Pascal said: "Another powerful IP has been born."
To be specific, Fantasy Vision has already mastered three billion-dollar super IPs: "Kung Fu Panda", "Graveyard Book" and "The Hunger Games".
Not to mention Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, and the upcoming Stranger Things.
Tom Bernard of Sony Classics said: "It's time to once again launch the campaign to remove Howard Stringer."
Amy: “I know.”
Because the rumors are getting louder and louder, Warner Group and Disney Group are both trying desperately to contact Dream Vision and try to please Leader Ergou.
Even Leader Ergou doesn't need to break the contract. As long as the new IP cooperates with Warner Group or Disney Group, Sony Columbia won't be able to say a word.
And once this really happens, the losses will be in the billions.
Howard, the chairman of Sony, must go! ………………………………
Time flies, and 2009 has passed.
The year 2010 has officially arrived.
At this time, the relevant authoritative agencies will release annual reports.
Shipment volumes of major mobile phone manufacturers.
Of course, countless people are most concerned about the market share of iOS, Google Android, and Quantum Technology X operating systems.
Another month and a half has passed since the last data release.
Moreover, during this period, the quantum technology camp has launched two new low-cost machines.
I wonder what the data level between it and Google Android is? Is the outcome of the two parties becoming clearer? …………………………
Note: The work is completed. Thank you for the monthly tickets. I’m going to eat!
(End of this chapter)
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