"Will this "Fast and Furious" sell?"

"You don't have to sell it, you can also sell it."

"I really don't understand this."

"it's actually really easy."

"You mean, you can sell it if you give me enough money? Are you not satisfied with Zelman's offer?"

"Money is indeed important, but not that important."

"Iwata, I don't understand at all. My dear friend, can you tell me clearly? I swear, I will definitely keep it secret."

"I'm not afraid of revealing any secrets, because this matter has nothing to do with secrets...haven't I told you before that Panasonic's acquisition of Universal is a marriage destined to fail."

"This... is too complicated. How about we go play a game?"

"Ha... don't be in a hurry when playing games. Let me explain briefly first. You will definitely understand."

"hurry up."

"Panasonic has money, Universal is losing money, Panasonic acquired Universal, but Universal has not changed at all, so it is obvious that it will continue to lose money when it should.

By analogy to the movie "Fast and Furious", if I sell the IP of this movie, how will others make it in the future?

Yes, I will still be the director, but you and I both know that even if I still direct the sequel, there will definitely be various restrictions on me from the real producer in the sequel.

A film that is likely to make money may become a money-loser.

Because the background color has changed and the taste has changed, Takeshi Iwata cannot use it anymore.

So, if you just give me money, then it will ruin the movie."

"Oh yes!"

Keanu Reeves has finally understood something now, and he thought of someone.

Akira Kurosawa.

After all, he was motivated to develop in Hollywood, and he also came into contact with Japanese directors like Takeshi Iwata, so Reeves also knew something about the past of the master Akira Kurosawa.

He is a master, but the result was that he had a very unhappy relationship with Hollywood.

Of course he doesn't know many details, but Reeves is not a fool. It must be because of power...

Yes!

The handsome guy finally figured out what Takeshi Iwata was talking about!

It's not that it can't be sold, and it doesn't have much to do with money.

Just like Akira Kurosawa did at the beginning, it's like the marriage between Panasonic and Universal.

Once the United States takes over all "Fast and Furious", they will use Hollywood methods and exclude Takeshi Iwata from the core power.

And lessons learned from the past have proven that doing this will screw up the IP!

So, even if it is to be sold, it is certainly not a matter of money!

The more the commander sums up, the more he feels that Takeshi Iwata is right. He just doesn't know yet that his current behavior is similar to being brainwashed into a pyramid scheme.

However, what Takeshi Iwata said makes sense.

So, how can we sell it?

In other words, can it not be sold?

I just heard Takeshi Iwata say in embarrassment: "But the other party is powerful after all, and there are many forces involved. Panasonic has also expressed that if I insist on not selling, I will be under a lot of pressure."

At this moment, Reeves was completely thinking about Takesho Iwata, and said righteously: "Iwata, there is nothing to be afraid of! I know the faces of these people! But America is a free place, as long as you insist on making your own movies

, let the movie speak for itself, I believe there will be many people who will support it! For example, if you shoot a sequel, I will definitely give my full support. Moreover, didn’t you invest in this movie yourself? The next sequel will also be

No problem! We’d better vote it ourselves!”

Good guy, I look like Iwata Takeshi.

The vicious-looking supervisor was embarrassed by this handsome man.

"But in fact, it's not that simple. On the surface, there is no Universal, Disney, or Paramount. However, I am just a director from Japan with a very shallow foundation. Is there any big company willing to support me?

, this is not necessarily the case.

Moreover, have you ever thought about what we are going to deal with?"

"What?"

Reeves was very curious, but unfortunately, Takeshi Iwata did not give him an answer.

"Actually, I had made a plan early on. If "The Fast and the Furious" was a success, I had thought that guys like Zelman would come to me and ask for a golden chicken that lays eggs.

This is what the United States of America has been doing..."

When it comes to this kind of thing, Reeves can't help but nod sympathetically.

Yes, this is what the United States has been doing. It’s not that they don’t know how to do business, but they like to see other people’s good business and then grab it directly.

So, what should we do?

Takeshi Iwata finally told the key.

"What I want is a bargaining chip, and if the film is handed over directly to Universal, it will definitely be finished. My conditions for the film are.

It's better to create a separate company, which only exists for this movie, and then everyone can participate in the company. As one of the shareholders, I am a technical investor. I want to get the highest share.

Of course, Universal and Zelman will also get shares, as well as Panasonic.

In addition, I also have a business plan to do with Zelman."

Another business?

Takeshi Iwata continued: "Before, the Weinstein brothers were aggressive, and they were actually doing it for some of the resources I had, which were, simply put, Asian movies.

Zelman is the boss of American Music Company, which has its own sales channels for audio and video products.

I hope to cooperate with them. To put it simply, I want to open some audio and video product stores in the United States. To put it more simply, I want to rent and sell video tapes.

Among them, the most distinctive feature of my store is movies from Asia.

See? It’s like an Asian supermarket.”

When Reeves heard this, he felt a strong feeling that he couldn't get rid of...

I don’t understand, but I’m shocked!

It was really like this, he was so shocked.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! The director from Japan in front of you, although he looks fierce, is actually a business genius!

Indeed, Reeves couldn't understand it at all, but he could also feel how big the businesses Takeshi Iwata was talking about.

As far as the United States is concerned, the North American box office chart is indeed very powerful. Looking at the box office of many of the movies above, they are the strongest on the planet.

However, what really makes Hollywood money is the video rental market.

This market is really huge. Some people have said that when American movies are released in theaters, it is just an advertisement.

To advertise for my video.

Many films failed miserably when they were released to the public, but they were able to turn around in the video tape market and make profits.

Takeshi Iwata is currently talking about such a business.

In fact, it is not difficult for him to open a video rental and sales store in the United States.

The difficulty lies in the channels.

For your shop, where do the tapes come from?

Moreover, what about its own characteristics?

There are so many video stores, why do people come to yours?

Takeshi Iwata said it all.

Zelman's American Music Company definitely has resources.

It is common practice to rent and sell records and video tapes together.

You should also know that this company itself belongs to Universal Music Group, the largest company in the world today.

Therefore, Takeshi Iwata is planning to rely on a big tree.

As for its own characteristics, it is also very clear.

Asian movies, of course, are mainly Hong Kong and Japanese movies, action movies, sword and halberd movies.

These are all features.

The businesses mentioned by Takeshi Iwata are all very reliable.

and!

"As for the video store, I believe Panasonic will also be interested. You know what they produce, right?"
To be continued...