Chapter 299 Weak, only worthy of acceptance, no choice
"What's the situation now?"
Nearly seventy years old, Norio Oga, who had a mole on the corner of his mouth, sat at the head of the conference room, staring at the documents on the table with a serious expression.
On his left, Sony Vice President Ando Guowei sat.
On the right is Nobuyuki Idei, the co-CEO of Sony who is about to pass the inspection period.
Opposite is Howard Stringer, executive director of Sony, chairman and CEO of Sony (America).
They sat around the table, and they clearly heard the question of the "Father of CD", and at the same time as the voice fell, Norio Ohga, Kunui Ando, and Nobuyuki Idei also turned their attention to Howard Stringer.
Because of this project, he brought it.
"If I say that the explanation they gave me is just to make a movie, do you believe it?"
Howard Stringer looked at the three of them calmly, and did not give a clear answer, but at the same time his voice fell, Ando Kunui on the side had already spoken, and asked in an angry tone: "Do you believe it? "
“When the Japan-US trade war started again, they suddenly invited us to put the ‘Black Hawk Incident’ on the screen?”
“Even if it’s simply shooting a movie, we have to think about it!”
"Because it would be considered provocative!"
"But this is not the point now! The point is who is the leader of this project!"
"Although I have never been in touch with film and television production in the thirty years I have worked for Sony, even if I don't understand the process, I can still see it. Producer Roland Allen, executive producer Arnold - Schwarzenegger, it's all just work!"
"Aren't the consultants Henry Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney really leading the project?"
"And who are they?!!"
"You are from CBS, I think you should know better than us?"
"If you didn't understand, you wouldn't fly over from New York overnight!"
That's right, after the staff of Sony Pictures Entertainment saw the cover of the project, they realized that this was definitely not something they could participate in. So, after asking Arnold Schwarzenegger's intentions, they reported it layer by layer. only choice.
But when they submitted the project to Sony's headquarters in America, they saw the list, and the chairman Howard Stringer, who also felt that the matter was difficult, directly contacted the Japanese head office. After that...
The head office invited him to Japan under the banner of tasting tea.
On the day of arrival, the three trials had already begun.
Just as Roland thought, during the trade war between the United States and Japan, getting people from the military to endorse "Black Hawk Down" was not a conspiracy that Sony could resist, but likewise, he did not expect that Sony was seeing After the project, he will be removed from the list of action planners as soon as possible-this is really special because there is no card!
Of course, nothing less than Sony will do the same.
Because the current situation is slightly different from the situation when Roland conceived it.
It is precisely because of the little changes that Sony's judgment and Roland's brain circuit have deviated by a thousand miles.
Roland felt that if such a project was launched during the US-Japan trade war, Sony would think that it was a temptation from the US and had to accept it. one of the factors.
"They should now want to know what attitude we have on this trade war."
After Ando Kuniwei yelled, when the atmosphere at the scene dropped to freezing point, Nobuyuki Idei opened his mouth and said, "In the past few decades of trade frictions, we have made concessions many times, so they will continue to test this time. I hope we Can be the same as before."
"So, Ando-kun, you don't need to be so angry, because they obviously won't tell Howard the truth."
Hearing these words, Ando Kunui, who had originally glared at Howard Stringer, sighed heavily.
Although there is no apology, the action of lowering the head and keeping silent is also a manifestation of concession.
Such a situation made Norio Oga, who was sitting in the first seat, very satisfied. He first glanced at Kunui Ando, then nodded at Howard Stringer, and finally said to Nobuyuki Idei: "Continue..."
He held meetings to solve problems, not to hear everyone quarreling.
After getting approval from the chairman, Nobuyuki Idei continued.
"Of course, like Ando-kun, I also feel that something is wrong with this matter."
"If it's just a simple test, they can put some of our products on the list of restricted imports as before, and then we will take the initiative to reduce production, and we will be able to reach a corresponding tacit agreement."
"But the problem is that they didn't do this. Instead, they chose a movie that has nothing to do with the trade between the two countries as a means of testing us. This will make people surprised."
“When I first saw the project, I didn’t understand why they would do this. Although “Black Hawk Down” is a sensitive topic, as long as it has DOD’s endorsement, it can’t have any influence on us.”
"Compared to using trade strikes to test, this method is too mild."
"But after I listed the problems they faced recently, I realized that using "Black Hawk Down" to test is indeed the best way, because—they can gain more from this movie!"
Speaking of this, Nobuyuki Idei suddenly bent down, picked up the document bag placed at his feet, opened it, and distributed it. When the well-arranged documents appeared in everyone's sight, it was reasonable to speculate that everyone present Everyone frowned.
"On March 17th and 18th, the Senate and the House of Representatives respectively passed the 'National Missile Defense System' bill, but after the passage, they did not immediately announce the implementation details, nor did they make public the procurement plan. We started a trade war."
“And while they were fighting the trade war, they made us shoot Black Hawk Down.”
"These three things don't seem to be connected in any way, but in fact, I think they have shown their cards."
"Using "Black Hawk Down" to test us, this should not be the original intention of DOC, but a new plan that is beneficial to them after the intervention of DOD after the integration of the 'NMD' plan."
"Because the root cause of the development of the 'NMD' program is not the condemnation of the international community, but money and people!"
"Looking at it this way, the appearance of Henry Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney is much more natural?"
Yes, after receiving the project of "Black Hawk Down", Sony couldn't figure it out at all. How did DOC, which focuses on trade wars, get mixed up with DOD again? Although a trade war is also a war, it does not require the use of firearms at all!
But when they saw the 'National Missile Defense System' bill passed by the House and Senate of America before the trade war started, they understood that DOC and DOD, two institutions that cannot go together, Why unite!
Because of money!
The 'NMD' project is really awesome, but they are very expensive!
Like the "Standard-2" air defense missile purchased by the American Navy, the price of one piece is 490,000!
As for the 'Standard-3' required by the 'NMD' and 'TMD' programs, the anti-missile missile with a maximum flight speed of Mach 15.25 and capable of intercepting ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere, the estimated purchase price is as high as 1,800 400,000 pieces!
In this case, even if the bill is passed, it will be very difficult to deploy it!
According to the past, military enterprises will lobby Congress at this time, asking them to come up with proposals to increase defense spending and seek greater benefits for themselves, but now...a better realistic example is right in front of us?
"Henry Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney were originally members of the military industry. They intervened at this time, and they must want to give their old club, General Dynamics, an order for the Reaper drone! And the DOD cooperated at this time. They must also ask Congress to increase defense spending and let them roll out the 'NMD' and 'TMD' programs!"
"The shameful incident of "Black Hawk Down" is just a breakthrough. When the movie is released, they can use visual images to show Congress the tragedy of the year! And in order to prevent this from happening again, the best way is to give them money!"
"Equipped with brand-new equipment, before launching ground operations, the survival rate of soldiers will be infinitely increased by bombing with drones several times, and while bombing the enemy, the 'TMD' plan can also ensure the safety of military bases !"
"In this way, the zero-loss bombing can continue!"
"One movie can help solve two problems, which is completely in the interests of military enterprises!"
"Besides, in the whole of Hollywood, only our non-American company is suitable for filming!"
"In this way, the DOC and DOD are united and used "Black Hawk Down" as a test, isn't it easy to understand?"
Grab the grass!
Bull beep!
Nobuyuki Idei's wonderful brain circuit surprised the three people present!
Temptation is just casual?
The real goal is to sell arms?
Thinking about it, they didn't find any flaws and immediately felt that it made sense!
No way, who made these three things appear at the same time?
If it was two months ago, no, a month ago, Arnold Schwarzenegger took the project to seek investment, they would not have thought about it, but now, the bill has been passed!
In the case of lack of money to implement, this can indeed be the reason why they promote the project!
Of course, there are several problems.
"If this is the case, I can understand looking for Schwarzenegger, but looking for Roland..." Ando Guowei's eyes flickered.
"It's normal to find Roland Allen, because Roland owns 25% of the shares of Sony, Amblin and Warcraft Film and Television." Nobuyuki Idei said: "In the agreement we signed at the beginning, he has the right to require the distribution company to issue of any movie."
"In this case, finding him as a producer can guarantee the release of the movie."
"But isn't he a student of Steven?" Ando Kunui frowned, "They..."
"I won't handle these things myself."
"However, the eldest son of the Olsen couple who adopted Roland, his college tutor has a deep connection with Gilead, the pharmaceutical company where Henry Rumsfeld is now." Since Idei Nobuyuki thought of this answer, then he You will not let your own problem-solving ideas be questioned, "On the last page of the document, Gilead's latest announcement for this month is written."
"They acquired NeXstarpharma for US$550 million, of which 300 million was injected by Roland. After the acquisition, Roland accounted for 18.4% of Gilead's shares."
"Since both he and Henry are shareholders of Gilead, they jointly run a movie project..."
"I think there should be no problem?"
Listening to Nobuyuki Idei's firm words, Ando Kunui immediately bowed his head and turned over the document.
After he saw the content of the printed announcement, his brows furrowed even more.
Since 1990, he has served as the president and CEO of Sony Engineering Manufacturing Corporation of America. He always feels that there is something wrong, but he just can't find the clue or say it.
This depression made him very uncomfortable.
But just when he wanted to continue arguing, trying to find out Nobuyuki Idei's thinking flaws through a lot of dialogue, or discover his own pain points, Norio Oga, who sat in the first seat and listened for a long time, ended their conversation. talk.
"According to what you mean, it is "Black Hawk Down"?" He looked at Nobuyuki Idei.
"Yes." Nobuyuki Idei nodded.
"You mean, thinking about it?" He looked at Ando Kunui again.
"Yes." Ando Kunui did not hesitate.
"What do you mean? You didn't say anything just now." His eyes fell on Howard Stringer.
Faced with such an inquiry, this guy with dual citizenship of the Fu Kingdom and the Eagle Sauce pushed down his glasses on the bridge of his nose.
"I think what Mr. Idei Nobuyuki said makes sense, and I agree."
"But I think there is actually no room for consideration in this matter."
"Because even if we find out what they really think, how much courage do we have to refuse?"
"If Nobuyuki Idei's guess is right and we reject it, then we are rejecting DOC, DOD and those military enterprises that can kill us casually, and if his guess is wrong, then we will face unknown enemies. "
"I don't know which horror is the unknown enemy or the existing enemy, but I know that we can't fight against these enemies on the bright side. In this case, we have no other choice but to agree."
yes!
The dimension reduction attack implemented by the will of the state cannot be carried by a single enterprise.
No matter how much they analyze, they are just guessing how much chance they have to survive after the incident. As for resistance...
After the "Japan-US Security Treaty" was signed, 50,000 troops were stationed in the island country, and they were charged astronomical protection fees every year.
To put it bluntly, they all know in their hearts that no matter how loud the trade war is, it will only last for a while.
In the case that national security depends on the other party's "protection", the economy will never be able to do it.
after all-
Truth is everywhere within range.
Economic prosperity and cultural prosperity can only be built on fists.
The weak are only worthy of acceptance, and have no choice.
Such words made Nobuyuki Idei sigh, and Kouwei Ando shut his mouth.
When the atmosphere at the scene was infinitely condensed, Norio Oga knocked on the table and said, "Then..."
"Next."
Note: ① Sony’s leaping guessing way of thinking in this article refers to "Sony Origins", published by Sony Corporation Media Center, Sony’s official memoirs during the US-Japan trade war, and "Sony’s Secret History", written by John Nathan two books. Sony has been pitted after entering the United States. I wrote before that the loss of Sony Pictures Entertainment was because they dug up two sand sculptures that Spielberg thought were cheap from Warner, but this is only one of the factors. In fact, from 70 When they entered the United States in the 1990s, the first executive, Harvey Schein, who was dug from CBS, cheated them, and then included Coca-Cola, Warner, Barbra Streisand, 3M (yes, the one who was caught up in the mask fire this year) company), all have stabbed Sony, and it reached its peak during the US-Japan trade war. ②During the U.S.-Japan trade war, Sony was always the one to admit it. The most referenced case is the "U.S.-Japan Semiconductor Agreement." In 1986, 1991, and 1996, Sony was the promoter. It was Norio Ohga. ③Standard 3 was carried out in September 1999, but before that, it was already in the procurement list, which is actually quite normal. To give the simplest example, when Bush Jr. came to power, Secretary of the Navy Gordon England , the vice president of General Dynamics, Secretary of the Air Force James Roche, a Northrop Grumman executive, Deputy Secretary Peter Dietz, the chief operating officer of Lockheed Martin, the Secretary of Defense said Yes, Deputy Secretary Paul Wolfowitz, a consultant to Northrop Grumman.
(end of this chapter)