Violence supervision in Conan

Chapter 104 Thomas Sindor, the Greedy Vampire

Shirley Lansing's boss?

Gui Yewu's mind moved. That must be the head of Paramount's parent company. He should be here to inspect the subsidiary company.

According to original history, last year, entertainment giant Viacom and former Paramount CEO Barry Diller competed fiercely for Paramount.

In the end, Viacom won the battle with a bid of $100 billion and successfully acquired Paramount.

But in this Conan world, what Takeshi Onino learned was not the case.

According to the information collected before the negotiations, Paramount's ownership was indeed transferred last year, in 1993, and Shirley Lansing also took office at that time.

However, the company that acquired Paramount was not Viacom, but the IT giant - Syndor!

Its businesses cover a wide range of industries including software development, computer network system research and development, hardware manufacturing, games, and television media.

It is a truly giant enterprise. Although it has only recently emerged, it plays an important role in the business world of America.

The company's chairman, Thomas Sintra, is also a celebrity who has appeared on the cover of Time magazine.

The one coming this time should be Thomas Sindorah.

Gui Yewu was only surprised for a moment and then he regained his composure.

A character of Sindorah's level is still out of his reach for the time being, and having watched the top 0 movie, he has no favorable impression of this character.

It’s a pity that the child genius committed suicide two years ago, which is really sad.

However, what Takeshi Ono did not expect was that Shirley Lansing's secretary brought him a message - Thomas Sindorah wanted to see him.

Gui Yewu was immediately shocked.

As a filmmaker, I should have nothing to do with this IT giant, right?

With doubts in his heart, Takeshi Ono followed the secretary to the president's office.

As soon as I entered the door, I saw a white man in his fifties, wearing a purple suit, with a thin face, a short beard, and sitting behind the desk.

Shirley Lansing had to take the last seat.

Gui Yewu suddenly felt a sharp gaze falling on his face.

He raised his eyebrows and looked at her without fear.

The first impression that President Sindora gave him was four words - eagle-eyed and wolf-like!
He is indeed a hero.

It feels a bit like Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin in Marvel.

There was also a hint of surprise in Thomas Sindorah's eyes, not only because of the appearance of this Japanese supervisor, but also because of his boldness. He was not intimidated by his aura.

Thomas Sintra narrowed his eyes and remained calm: "Are you Takeshi Onino? Did you shoot "The Grudge"? "

His tone was very impolite and full of condescension, which made Gui Yewu frown.

But he also showed no strange expression, and said calmly: "That's right."

Thomas Sindola didn't say anything, just stared at Takeshi Guino, and for a moment it was unclear what he was thinking.

Shirley Lansing was a little worried. She didn't know why the boss suddenly asked someone to call Takeshi Ono over, but she was only the CEO of the branch company, so it was not easy for her to ask.

I just hope that Gui Yewu has not offended the boss and does not implicate me.

But think about it, it should be impossible. Gui Yewu is a small director far away in Japan. To put it bluntly, he is not qualified to offend someone like Thomas Sindorah.

The atmosphere was tense for a moment.

If an ordinary person was stared at like this by the president of Sindora Company, he would have been sweating profusely. Even Shirley Lansing felt a little uneasy, but Takeshi Onino always maintained a neither humble nor arrogant expression.

Thomas Sindola's eyes were a little gloomy, and then quickly disappeared.

Realizing that his aura could not overwhelm the young director, he finally said, "Some time ago, I went to Neon to discuss business, and happened to see the movie "The Grudge" in the cinema..."

After a pause, he stared at Gui Yewu with a pair of eagle eyes. "How about it, are you interested in adapting it into a game?"

As soon as the words fell, Takeshi Ono and Shirley Lansing showed surprised expressions at the same time.

Gui Yewu didn't expect that the other party asked him to come over to discuss the game adaptation.

In its previous life, "The Grudge" was indeed adapted into a game of the same name, ranging from computer games to later mobile games. The most famous of them is the FPS game released for Nintendo Wii, which achieved good results.

Thomas Sindorah was able to think of adapting the movie as soon as he saw it. He really has a unique vision.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that he owns a gaming company.

There seem to be very few horror-themed games on the market now, and movie adaptations are even rarer, which made Thomas Sindorah see a business opportunity.

I happened to hear Shirley Lansing mention that the director of "The Grudge" was here, and I suddenly had an idea.

Otherwise, a small figure like Gui Yewu would not be qualified to see him.

Thomas Sindola thought that he had condescended to ask, and this inexperienced guy would surely agree to it impatiently. However, Gui Yewu did not speak at the first time.

"I wonder how much President Sindor is willing to offer?"

Gui Yewu asked thoughtfully.

He doesn't mind selling the game adaptation rights. He himself does not have the ability and conditions to make games at the moment, so it would be nice to make some money from it.

It can also further increase the popularity of "The Grudge" in North America, killing two birds with one stone.

However, he did not expect that after Thomas Sindora glanced at him, he raised a finger and said lightly:
"One million and a half dollars."

Gui Yewu's expression froze, his eyes suddenly turned cold, and he looked at the other person silently.

Today, the box office of "The Grudge" in Japan has reached nearly 25 billion, which is approximately equivalent to 1500 million US dollars at the current exchange rate.

Not to mention the profits brought by its release in the North American market and the subsequent video tape market.

They paid 1.5 million to buy the adaptation rights, which is not even as cheap as cabbage. There is absolutely no sincerity at all.

Gui Yewu naturally would not agree.

However, he did not want to tear his face apart, so he suppressed his dissatisfaction and said tactfully: "I'm sorry, I think I need to think about it."

He plans to use the tactic of delaying, at least until "The Grudge" is released in North America.

Such negotiations cannot be completed in a day or two, and it is common for people to argue with each other.

Who knew that Thomas Sindora didn't waste any time talking to him, or didn't take Gui Yewu seriously at all, and said with a sneer:

"As for the release of The Grudge, I think I need to think about it again."

Gui Yewu clenched his fists.

This was a naked threat, but I didn't expect this guy to have no scruples at all. He was sure that he had a request and no one could refuse it.

Despicable and greedy vampire!
But this threat made him hesitate.

Gui Yewu lowered his eyelids slightly, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and then he sighed helplessly:
"I can sell the adaptation rights, but I require that the number of screens for the film be increased to 800!"

Thomas Sindorah was a little impatient, thinking that this guy was really ungrateful and even dared to negotiate with him.

He, Sindola, wants to buy your adaptation rights. It's an honor for you as a small director!
He deliberately offered such a low price because he was unhappy with Gui Yewu's neither humble nor arrogant performance just now.

Of course, from a business perspective, it is Takeshi Guiye who needs his help now, so when else would he exploit him?
Why not get the adaptation rights at a lower price?

After thinking for a while, Thomas Sindorah spoke...

　Thanks to the book friends [Traveling South and Looking North] [Too Tired to Sleep In] for the rewards!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)