Traveling through the Tokyo bubble era

Chapter 421 Where is my Nicole?

The arrival of Suzuki Kyoka did not have any impact on Hanyu Hideki's vacation.

And when Honma made a special call and tried to make some insinuations.

Hideki Hanyu categorically stated that he had no interest in helping Suzuki Kyoka's father.

At this time, the guy gave a very considerate advice, saying that that kind of woman can just play around, there is no need to really take risks and offend "Neon Tohoku Kasei Co., Ltd."

For a moment, Hanyu Hideki was a little confused as to what this guy Honma was thinking.

But no matter what this guy thinks, he will definitely not be fooled.

Time turned and it was another four days.

The date came to August th.

On this day, the two-masted yacht slowly returned to port. The driver was Hideki Hanyu, who had just obtained his yacht driving license.

Yesterday, I heard an old sailor say that the fish conditions in a nearby sea area were good, so he simply set off to go fishing.

After one day and one night, I gained a lot.

The yacht docked, just as Hanyu Hideki was carrying the harvest and the two beauties accompanying him had just disembarked.

He saw his assistant, Chie Ishihara, coming to greet him. Just when he was about to show off the big fish he had caught, the assistant said, "Teacher Hanyu, there is something urgent to contact you from New York."

"Well, what happened? Who contacted me."

Hanyu Hideki casually handed the harvest to the life assistant and asked the other person to take it back, and solemnly asked Ishihara Chie.

Chie Ishihara replied, "Mr. Fred Weber of Yunshang Pictures said it was related to a comic company."

"Marvel? Didn't you say everything went smoothly? Why did something go wrong again?"

Hanyu Hideki was confused.

Constantine Pictures wanted to purchase the rights to "Fantastic Four". After "Ball Flower" told him about it, he made arrangements immediately.

On the other hand, it requires Cadence Pictures not to sell the rights before the acquisition.

On the other hand, they have also made preparations and arranged for Yunshang Pictures to compete with Constantine Pictures.

I contacted Fred Weber who rushed to New York in person before, and the other party said that the negotiation was almost completed, but now there is a problem again.

Hanyu Hideki was thinking that people had already arrived at the holiday house.

I picked up the phone and contacted New York, and soon got on the phone with Fred Weber.

After a while, Hideki Hanyu hung up the phone.

He turned to the two beauties who followed him, his assistant Ishihara Chie, and said, "I have to go to New York temporarily, and I'm not sure when I'll be back."

"Teacher Hanyu, do you need me to go with you?" Chie Ishihara asked.

Hanyu Hideki replied, "No need, as long as Marco and the others follow me, I will just bring another life assistant. You can play here for a few more days and take that Suzuki Kyoka back to Neon before the th."

"Okay, Mr. Hanyu." Ishihara Chie agreed.

"Darling, what about me?"

"And I."

Guan Mei and Zhang Yan both spoke up.

Hanyu Hideki glanced at the two women and said, "If you don't want to go back to Xiangjiang, it's okay to hang out for a while."

"Great, then can I invite the good sisters from Xiangjiang to play together?" Guan Zhilin said with a pleading look.

"If you don't need a plane, just ask them to come directly. If you use a plane, wait until I go to New York."

Hideki Hanyu agreed casually.

"Darling, you are so good!" Guan Meiren hugged Hanyu Hideki's arm and started to have fun.

Zhang Yan also walked over and asked, "I want to bring my family to play, is that okay?"

"No problem." Hanyu Hideki also agreed.

The two women have been doing their best to accompany him these days.

Especially last night at sea, the fishing rod on the boat caught big fish, and the fishing rod on the bed caught mermaids.

Therefore, he is in a good mood now and doesn't care about trivial matters at all.

I got a call when I came back in the morning and arranged a flight in the afternoon.

From Honolulu Airport, Hideki Hanyu departed for the East Coast of America.

When we arrived at the New York Airport, it was already noon on August th due to the time difference.

I still booked the St. Regis Hotel.

Hideki Hanyu has no plans to buy real estate in New York for the time being.

Except that I don't like the climate here and don't plan to live there permanently.

And he basically doesn't like the old houses nowadays.

None of the luxurious apartments he preferred in later generations has yet to be built.

Rather than buying a house you don't like, it's better to stay in a hotel for convenience and comfort.

Walking out of the exit, the St. Regis Hotel's rental vehicle was already waiting in advance.

On the luxurious Bentley, in addition to the driver sent by the hotel, Monica Bellucci, whom she hadn't seen for a while, was also there.

(Ball Flower·Picture)

After Hanyu Hideki got in the car, "Ball Flower" hugged the scumbag and gave him a passionate kiss.

Just when the scumbag's hands unconsciously climbed to the high ground and "Qiuhua"'s breathing began to become rapid, the passionate kiss finally stopped.

Monica Bellucci got into Hanyu Hideki's arms and said slowly, "BOSS, I miss you."

The scumbag responded skillfully, "Me too."

In this way, the two people, who were in love all the way, arrived at the St. Regis Hotel, entered the room, and started a positional battle.

Towards the afternoon, Hanyu Hideki climbed up from the ball.

After he had released his passion again, he made a phone call to place an order without forgetting to move his hands up and down.

After not seeing her for a few days, he felt that "Qiuhua"'s figure seemed to be plumper, which made him unable to put it down.

After hanging up the phone, he asked about the detailed situation here.

"What happened, Fred Weber just told me on the phone that Stan Lee had stopped licensing negotiations with Cloud Pictures."

Monica Bellucci replied, "I only found out about it this morning, but according to the news we received from Cadence Industries, it was Constantine Pictures that raised the price to Stan Lee."

Hideki Hanyu asked, "So Fred Weber didn't increase the price today?"

"It has been added, but Stan Lee has not responded yet, so I guess that what Constantine Pictures added was not the copyright price, but a share of Stan Lee's film."

"Baba" stood up to answer, the headlights of the car making Hideki Hanyu dizzy.

After calming down, Hanyu Hideki asked, "What was the ratio I promised him before?"

"Ten percent, this is the general standard for Stan Lee to sign copyright authorization before." Monica Bellucci replied.

"It seems that Constantine Pictures has offered Stan Lee a very exciting share ratio."

Hanyu Hideki said a little unhappy.

But there is nothing wrong with people considering their own interests.

But the other party's behavior still made him very angry.

But now that Marvel has not got it, it is useless to be angry. Stan Lee is very influential within Cadence Industries and Marvel Comics.

Yunshang Pictures wants to steal the license from Constantine Films.

Elf Entertainment wants to acquire Marvel Comics.

Not only can't you antagonize Stan Lee, but you also have to coax this guy.

Thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki asked Taka, "How long are Cardans Industries going to delay? When are Marvel going to sell it?"

"Caddams Industries is waiting for a price and wants to attract more competitors, but now it seems that because of the continuous failure of Marvel movie adaptations, Marvel comics are not as popular as they imagined.

So apart from us, only one Hollywood company has contacted them, and I guess they won't last long. "

After hearing the words of "Ball Flower", Hanyu Hideki asked, "Which company in Hollywood?"

Monica Bellucci replied, "New World Pictures."

Hideki Hanyu said softly, "This is the place."

He thought to himself, isn't this the same movie company that originally acquired Marvel Comics in 1986?

Although this company is not well-known in China, it is the largest independent film production and distribution company in the American film industry today.

This film company was founded in 1970 by Roger Cormanzo, the famous Hollywood director and producer who is the "King of B-movies".

Since the s, this company has established its own distribution channels throughout North America and Europe by producing, distributing, and distributing movies.

However, although this company is large in scale, it has never been involved in high-cost movies and has always focused on small and medium-cost projects.

In the early eighties, New World Pictures was sold by Roger Corman for $1650 million.

The new owners were Larry Coupin, Harry Sloan, and Larry Thompson.

The backgrounds of these three new bosses are not simple. Some are traditional Hollywood producers, some are well-known investors, and some are closely related to Washington.

Under the leadership of three new bosses with extraordinary backgrounds, New World Pictures not only successfully went public, but also acquired seven radio and television stations in North America, officially entering the field of television production.

Although after entering the s, the film company eventually went bankrupt and was acquired by th Century Fox.

But now, New World Pictures, which spans film production and distribution, television production, and television station operations, is at its peak.

This is also the reason why New World Pictures in the previous life was able to spend nearly million US dollars to win Marvel Studios.

The other party's participation in the competition again in this life is definitely not good news for Hanyu Hideki.

"Has Cardans Industrial recently disclosed the price at which it wants to sell it?" Hanyu Hideki asked.

Monica Bellucci replied. "No, but our latest offer was forty-five million dollars, and Cadence Industries didn't respond."

"ok, I get it."

Hideki Hanyu thought to himself that it was different to have one more competitor. Cardans Industrial Company was obviously more confident.

The price quoted by Elf Entertainment was already very close to the transaction price of New World Pictures of Another Time and Space. As a result, there was no thought of getting Cadence Industrial to reply.

What to do next can only be discussed after meeting with Fred Weber tomorrow.

After all, the other party is someone who has been in Hollywood for many years and knows some things better than Hideki Hanyu.

As for today, after more than ten hours of flying, he was really tired.

If it weren't for the temptation of "Ball Flower", he would probably still be sleeping and resting.

Just then, the doorbell rang outside and the hotel's food delivery waiter arrived.

Get up and put on your pajamas.

Let the waiter deliver the food, and then eat with the "ball flower".

After eating and drinking, he pressed the "ball flower" again and beat him violently.

Then comes a relaxing rest.

August th.

morning.

In the swimming pool of the St. Regis Hotel, Hideki Hanyu is swimming for exercise.

"Ball Blossom" came to inform him that Fred Weber had arrived.

Hideki Hanyu put on his clothes and returned to the room where he saw Fred Weber in the living room.

Hideki Hanyu smiled and took the initiative to say hello.

"Fred, you look very good. I thought that after living in California for so many years, you would be uncomfortable with life in New York, but it seems that is not the case now."

Fred Weber spread his hands helplessly.

"Actually, I'm very uncomfortable with it, whether it's the weather or the food, but the old man from Marvel Comics has a huge appetite and can't finish it in a short time, so I can't go back."     "That's why I came here in person to help you solve it quickly. Question." Hanyu Hideki said.

"Ms. Bellucci should have told the boss about our current difficulties. The licensing fee has increased from the original to the current . Now it has begun to increase the film share. Stan Lee seems to be a man who will never be satisfied. The greedy monster.”

Fred Weber complained disgruntledly.

"Yunshang Pictures must snatch the copyright of 'Fantastic Four' from Constantine Pictures, so no matter what the other party adds, you have to follow it, and you must satisfy Stan Lee."

"No matter how much the licensing fee is, it won't be a problem, but in the sharing agreement, I heard that Constantine Pictures has increased it to %. If we increase it, even if we make a movie, it will only be for Constantine." ·Li works part-time.”

Fred Weber, who was unaware of Hanyu Hideki's plan, expressed his concerns.

As a professional manager, he naturally has to consider the interests of his boss.

If you buy a movie and don't shoot it, hundreds of thousands of licensing fees will be wasted.

But the problem is that once they sign too harsh a share-sharing clause, even if the movie is sold and the money is made, they might not be able to earn as much as Stan Lee did after all their hard work.

Hideki Hanyu waved his hand indifferently, "Don't worry about this, I have no plans to film the Fantastic Four in the short term."

"Boss, you are planning to acquire Marvel Comics. I have heard that Stan Lee's request for Cadence Industries is to sell it to a company that is willing to produce comic book adaptation movies. You must make a commitment. .”

"I'll promise, but...hehe."

Hideki Hanyu didn't say anything else, he just grinned lightly.

Fred Weber immediately understood that his boss's promise would be broken after the acquisition was completed.

Since such promises don't matter, then the authorization of the "Fantastic Four" movie must be just for the expediency of copyright.

After thinking about all this, Fred Weber said, "Boss, I understand what you mean, and I will contact Stan Lee immediately."

Having said this, Fred Weber seemed to remember something and said to Hanyu Hideki again.

"Boss, the crew of 'Working Girl' has been officially formed in New York. Director Mike Nichols is making preparations for filming at the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. It is expected to start filming in a week at most."

As soon as Fred Weber said this, Hanyu Hideki asked strangely, "Didn't you say it won't start until September?"

"Sigourney Weaver has a schedule starting in late August. Director Mike Nichols feels that we can shoot her scenes with the heroine first, and then start shooting Harrison Ford's scenes after he joins the set in September. , which can leave more time for post-production.”

Hearing Fred Weber's explanation, Hideki Hanyu nodded and said, "So that's it."

"Also, Nicole Kidman, the heroine recommended by the boss, has also gone to New York with the crew and is experiencing the life of a New York office worker under the arrangement of director Mike Nichols.

I plan to invite Stan Lee to visit the set this afternoon to let him know about the capabilities of Yunshang Pictures. Does the boss want to go with me? "

Fred asked finally.

Hideki Hanyu is not interested in Stan Lee, but he hasn’t seen the Australian country girl for a while.

After bringing her to Los Angeles, I never talked to him again. I had thought about going to visit him before, but I ended up having so much fun with the woman introduced by Jenny Wright that I completely forgot about the visit.

Although he helps the Australian girl with her life and other expenses in America.

But this indifferent attitude is still a bit excessive when you think about it.

So it was time to pay a visit.

Thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki replied, "Then let's go together."

After agreeing to Fred Weber, Hideki Hanyu told Monica Bellucci, "Monica, contact Cardans Industrial this afternoon and raise the offer to US$ million."

Hanyu Hideki was too lazy to continue to argue, so he decided to use US dollars to clear the way, cut through the mess quickly, and quickly settle the acquisition of Marvel.

He was worried all day long.

Anyway, after waiting and waiting, now it’s just them and New World Pictures.

Since he is the original purchaser, he shouldn’t come here in vain and let’s compete for real money.

"Okay, boss."

Monica Bellucci agreed.

Next, Hanyu invited Fred Weber to lunch at the St. Regis Hotel.

After dinner.

Monica Bellucci led the team out to contact Cardans Industrial for a quotation.

Hideki Hanyu, along with Fred Weber, first went to 417 Fifth Avenue, the headquarters of Marvel Comics, to pick up Stan Lee, who had already made an appointment.

Although in another time and space, Hideki Hanyu often saw Stan Lee in movies.

But for real people, this is the first time.

Compared to the aging father of Marvel in later movies.

Although Stan Lee was in his sixties in 1986, he looked very energetic.

The whole person exudes a shrewd and philistine temperament.

After being introduced by Fred Weber, Stan Lee was very enthusiastic when he learned the identity of Hanyu Hideki.

He is also full of nonsense, saying all kinds of false and empty polite words for free.

"I am very happy to meet Mr. Hanyu. It has always been my dream to cooperate with a capable person like Mr. Hanyu."

"I'm also very happy to meet Mr. Stan Lee. I like the comics you create very much." Hanyu Hideki followed politely.

Stan Lee said happily, "That's great. If there is Mr. Hanyu's support in Hollywood, there will no longer be any problem with the movie adaptation of Marvel Comics."

"I'm actually not good at adapting movies, but I know a lot about adapting games. If Elf Entertainment can get Marvel Comics, the benefits created by adapting video games will definitely be no less than adapting movies."

Hideki Hanyu also began to draw pancakes.

Stan Lee licenses film rights, isn't it just to make money?

Then Hideki Hanyu came up with a channel that can also make money.

Sure enough, when Stan Lee heard that game adaptations were as profitable as movies, he immediately became interested.

"Really? Mr. Hanyu, can you tell me in detail, because I'm not familiar with video games."

"No problem. If you want to understand video games, you must first understand the video game platform. The Pokeball handheld platform, PS console platform, and EGP arcade platform owned by Genie Entertainment are all platforms with the largest market share in the world. First, Talking about Pokeball handheld console..."

In this way, with Hanyu Hideki's introduction, they soon arrived at Chambers Street in the South District of Manhattan.

This trip is their destination.

World Trade Center Twin Towers.

Among the group of people, Fred Weber looked up at the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center shining in the sun, and couldn't help but sigh.

"Every time I see them, I feel very shocked. No wonder director Mike Nichols asked to shoot here."

(Twin Towers Picture)

Next to him, Stan Lee echoed with pride, "They are the pride of New York and the pride of America."

Uh--

The remaining Hideki Hanyu really didn't know how to answer these two people's words.

After all, his deepest impression of these two buildings was the scene of them collapsing after being hit by a Boeing 767 super cruise missile.

The one closest to him at this time, with a 767-meter-long metal antenna on its head, was the North Tower, and it was also the first one to be hit by the Boeing Super Cruise Bomb.

Although the south tower on the other side was hit second, it collapsed before the north tower.

He can't pretend to be a prophet.

So it is better to remain silent.

But at this moment, Fred Weber said, "Boss, I heard from Miss Bellucci that Elf Entertainment in Silicon Valley is planning to set up a branch in New York, and Yunshang Pictures is setting up a liaison office at the same time. Why not just put it in How about the World Trade Center.”

When Hideki Hanyu heard this, he thought to himself, stop joking.

By placing the New York branch in the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, is it because the lifespan of its employees is too long?

So I immediately refused, "I still prefer a livelier place, so let's find a place on Fifth Avenue. I think Rockefeller Center at No. and No. on Fifth Avenue would be great."

After saying that, he hurriedly asked Fred Weber to take them into the south tower of the World Trade Center Twin Towers and to the filming floor rented by the crew.

This guy from the province wants to set up a branch liaison office in the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

Although it would be more than ten years before the collapse of these two skyscrapers, Hanyu Hideki still felt a chill on his neck after entering the south tower.

He had read a report before, saying that before the tower collision, many safety problems were exposed in the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

For example, in the original building design, each building had six escape routes, scattered at the four corners to prevent congestion in the center.

But after the construction of the Twin Towers, the emergency escape routes were reduced to three, and they were all concentrated in the center.

Because this can reduce the number of internal support columns, there will be a wider space for renting and selling. Kudos to the capitalists for their cleverness.

And very early on, the fireproof materials of the World Trade Center Twin Towers had major hidden dangers, because the fireproof asbestos on most of the load-bearing steel columns was falling off.

If these places are not protected by fireproof materials, once a fire occurs, the load-bearing steel columns will easily bend and deform even if they have not reached the melting point.

Problems have arisen, been exposed, and even been sued, but they have not been solved at all.

Thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki felt that it would be better for him to come here less often in the future.

After the group took the elevator to the floor where the crew was located, as soon as they entered the office area composed of sets, they saw director Mike Nichols directing the crew to be busy.

After seeing Hideki Hanyu and the others, Mike Nichols immediately put down his work and came over to say hello to everyone.

Although Mike Nichols has never met Hideki Hanyu, the major financial backer, he does know Stan Lee.

Of course, as a film producer, he also knew Fred Weber.

After some exchanges, I learned the identity of Hanyu Hideki through the introduction of Fred Weber.

Mike Nichols was much better than Stan Lee.

He did not please any philistines and maintained his quality as a great director and artist. He only briefly communicated with Hanyu Hideki about some shooting matters.

Hideki Hanyu didn't care.

Of course he is happy when others please him.

But he appreciates people who are talented and can help him make money.

A few people were chatting, and suddenly a crew member came over and said to Mike Nichols, "Ms. Nicole Kidman said she is ready."

Mike Nichols said, "Let her out, there are some parts I want to see on camera first."

The staff agreed and left.

Hideki Hanyu thought that the two people should be talking about Nicole Kidman, so he looked in the direction where the staff left.

After a while, a woman came out of the room in that direction.

For a moment, Hanyu Hideki rubbed his eyes, thinking he had heard the wrong name just now.

Is this woman with blond hair, wearing a long skirt, and a fair and beautiful appearance that seems to be glowing, that Australian country girl?

Is this the Nicole Kidman he knew?

(Nicole Kidman photo)

Are you kidding, the medical beauty technology in Beverly Hills is so good?

After not seeing each other for a few months, he was completely transformed.

Hanyu Hideki swallowed hard, he was really amazed by the beautiful woman walking towards him.

In fact, not to mention him, the old pervert Stan Lee who came with him was too blind to take his eyes out at this time.

At this time, Nicole Kidman, whose appearance changed drastically, also saw Hideki Hanyu, and immediately rushed to Hideki Hanyu happily.

The Australian country girl with a strong personality rarely showed her little daughter's attitude. She asked Hanyu Hideki coquettishly with her hands behind her back.

"Hideki, you haven't seen me for a long time. Am I different now?"

Hanyu Hideki deliberately pretended to be confused, "Sorry, who are you, young lady?"

Nicole Kidman said dissatisfiedly, "I am Nicole, Nicole Kidman."

"Nicole Kidman, where is my Nicole and why can't I see it?"

Hanyu Hideki said, looking around with confusion.

It's like really looking for where Nicole Kidman is.

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(End of this chapter)