In 2000, the millennium arrived.
In January, “Hide and Seek” was released in most theaters, leaving only a few theaters still showing it.
The total global box office is 338 million US dollars, far exceeding the 285 million of “Island Cry”.
“Martin’s fourth movie that broke 100 million at the box office was born. In fact, since Martin’s debut in “Born a Couple”, the global box office of each of his films has successfully exceeded 100 million. So we came up with a formula: Martin screenwriter + Ding participated in the box office more than 100 million. – The New York Times
“”Born a Couple”: global box office 157 million; “Paranormal Sixth Sense”: global box office 7.24; “Island Horror”: global box office 285 million; “Hide and seek”: global box office 338 million; global total box office reached 15.04. Look at these numbers, our talented boy from 11 to 14, in less than three years, has achieved something that ordinary actors can’t do in a lifetime. —Los Angeles Times
Martin’s results were stunning, and more collaborations were invited to fly in like snowflakes.
In the CAA department, Jeff walked to the elevator room in high spirits, and everyone he met along the way greeted him in a friendly manner.
Jeff’s office changed again, rising to the top floor.
This means that he has reached the top of power in the CAA.
But he knows that this is definitely not the end!
Robinbaum looked at Jeff jealously, muttering “good luck guy” in his heart, but greeted him with a smile on his face.
“Hey, Jeff, can you have a quick chat?”
“Okay, come to my office and give you five minutes. ”
“Okay, thanks!”
Robinbaum honestly followed Jeff into the elevator, and when he walked into Jeff’s office, he let out an exaggerated exclamation.
“Wow, this office of yours – I don’t know how to describe it, very different, just amazing!”
This is not pure!
Jeff’s new office is modeled after Martin’s office decoration – light luxury style.
In today’s period of advocating luxurious decoration and decoration style, it can indeed make people’s eyes shine.
Jeff smiled proudly: “Of course, this is Martin’s own design of the decoration style, he named it… Yes, light luxury style ~~. ”
“Light luxury? moderate luxury? very appropriate!” Lobinbaum gave a thumbs up.
Jeff walked over to the liquor cabinet, “Something to drink, whiskey, vodka, or Maotai?”
“Maotai, what kind of wine is that?” said Robinbaum, looking puzzled.
“It is a famous Chinese wine recommended by Martin, it is said that the taste is very unique, I have not tasted it, do you want to try it together?”
“Yes, bring me a drink. ”
Jeff gave Robinbaum and himself a glass of hair, and the two took a sip at the same time, and Jeff showed an expression of enjoyment.
Robinbaum went on to praise: “Good wine, rich aroma!”
Actually, Westerners don’t drink much of Maotai’s sauce-flavored wine, but who let Martin recommend it!
“Say, Lobin, what’s the matter with me. ”
“I heard that Martin’s pirate script has reached an agreement with Disney, can I leave a role for Orlando?”
Jeff took another sip of the hairy table, sat down on the couch, and looked at Robinbaum with his legs cocked.
“You are very well-informed, but you are not afraid that Martin will lose his hand, you know, this is a pirate-themed movie that even Warner, who has been currying favor with Martin, does not dare to get involved!”
But Disney got involved, and Eisner, the tyrant, though arbitrary, rarely got his judgment wrong. And Orlando and I believe Martin can continue to succeed. Jeff, give me a chance?”
Jeff smiled, “There are still some specific details of this film that have not been negotiated, and it will only be filmed next year, are you sure Orlando can set aside a schedule?”
Robinbaum: “I’m sure Orlando is willing to wait. ”
“Okay, I can get him straight to the final round of auditions, are you guys sure of the role?”
“Wiltener, Orlando is willing to play the role of Wiltener, the little blacksmith, if Martin is not interested. ”
“OK, Martin is not interested in this role, so let Orlando try it. But the final result, I can’t guarantee. ”
“That’s enough, thank you Jeff, thank you very much. ”
“You’re welcome!”
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The clock quietly came to February 2000.
It was a very special moment, the darkest moment when the dot-combubble burst completely.
The Nasdaq index in the United States plummeted from its all-time high of 5,048 on January 30, 2000, and the entire stock market lost two-thirds of its value.
The market value of many star Internet companies fell off a cliff, or even closed their doors, and a large number of programmers lost their jobs and changed careers.
The stock market is bleak. [ Read more novels for free on our website: tinyurl.com/2aa54z8b ]
Less than half of Internet companies made it through.
For some, it’s a huge opportunity.
The shares of companies that once floated high in the clouds and were out of reach became “garbage” that fell to the ground and picked up at random.
In the eyes of these people, the stock market at this time is simply full of gold.
For example, Martin, who has long begun to lay out.
He has prepared a lot of funds and is waiting for this gourmet feast to come.
The shares of Yahoo, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, NetB and other Internet companies are all things he intends to hold for a long time.
In distant China, the desperate little horse suddenly received an investment from across the ocean – a total of 2.4 million US dollars, for which he paid 40% of Penguin’s shares.
Don’t think it’s incredible.
At the worst of the penguins, Pony was even ready to sell the company.
In the original timeline,
Because the early development of Penguin was very unsmooth and has not been able to make a profit, after PP was launched, the number of users continued to increase, and their operating costs continued to rise, but the company has not been able to find a profit model.
In this case, Tencent had to seek financing. But the financing was not smooth, and there was no capital to look at the penguins at that time.
In 2000, the desperate Xiao Ma Ge was matched by Lin Jianhuang and Liu Xiaosong, and after several twists and turns, he obtained a total investment of 2.2 million US dollars (Hao Nuo Hao) from PCCW (Li Chaoren’s son’s company) and IDG.
The two companies also each acquired a 20% stake in Penguin.
In fact, Penguin was the only one before it went public.
In 2001, South Africa’s MIH Division took a fancy to Penguin and bought shares in IDG and PCCW.
At the same time, MIH acquired 13% of the shares from founders such as Ma Huateng and Lin Jianhuang, and since then MIH has become the largest shareholder.
But now with Martin, MIH can’t pick up a leak in the original timeline.
In the future, if Martin does not increase his holdings of Penguin shares, then the 40% of his shares will reach a valuation of nearly $300 billion at its peak, easily becoming the richest man in the world.
Martin was busy picking up leaks, but he didn’t delay his filming, and he also planned the pre-promotion of “The Lord of the Rings” with Peter Jackson.
(Brothers, please take care, evaluation, flowers, collections, and rewards, thank you.) ）。
