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Chapter 320 Record Broken! The Legend Continues!
Even historically, Coco has a higher rating than Kung Fu Panda, about one point higher on both Douban and IMDb.

Especially on Douban, it even surpasses IMDb, demonstrating the popularity of this film among domestic audiences.

Moreover, this is a work by Eastern Fantasy, and it also adopts the worldview of "The Graveyard Book".

It didn't even have to wait until the next day; the word-of-mouth on the internet exploded that very night.

"Ergou's best movie, bar none."

"This is the best film in recent years, and the best animated film in the world."

"2012 is indeed very good, but ultimately it's a popcorn movie. You might be so shocked in the theater that you can't speak, but after a few days, that shock will gradually fade. But The Graveyard Book is truly the kind of movie that will stand the test of time. Even if you watch it again ten or twenty years later, you will still find it to be a classic."

"It's truly unbelievable that this is the second work of Oriental Fantasy. I really didn't expect Chinese animated films to make such rapid progress. Almost single-handedly, it has brought Chinese animated films to the world's top level."

"Before watching this movie, I was very worried about its plot because The Graveyard Book is really difficult to adapt into a complete film. But this adaptation is extremely clever. It only adopts the world view of the book, and the entire plot and characters are completely new. But after watching it, I still feel that it is The Graveyard Book because the core, the spirit, and even the feeling are unchanged. I really can't imagine that there could be such a clever adaptation."

"Second Dog Cult Leader is still unbeatable!"

"He has a genuine, thorough love for film. Otherwise, with his current wealth and such a busy career, why would he still be writing a film script?"

"I now feel that he has not only single-handedly raised the Chinese film market to a whole new level, but also raised the film industry and film standards to a whole new level."

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The internet in China has exploded, but the internet overseas is exploding even more.

Because this premiere had already attracted countless eyes and was already the focus of public opinion.

So many giants, even Bill Gates, appeared.

Therefore, almost all film critics went to the cinema immediately and wrote their reviews right away.

"This movie is truly like a dream, a dream journey."

"This film creates the most heartwarming hell ever, and it truly interprets what real death is. Only when everyone has completely forgotten you, and you no longer live in anyone's memory or emotions, can you be considered truly gone."

"This year, Disney and Pixar released 'Up' (Chinese name 'Up'), which was still a normal performance and still a very, very good movie. But 'The Graveyard Book' surpasses it in every way, whether it is the visual presentation, the pacing, the emotions, or even the core theme."

"It's hard to imagine that Oriental Fantasy, which was only born about five years ago, already has the ability to challenge Pixar, the king of animated films."

"I don't know why Mr. Bill Gates attended the premiere of this movie. Perhaps he had his own business considerations, but this movie really deserved his attendance."

Almost all the film critics' articles were full of praise.

The word-of-mouth response was absolutely phenomenal.

Both Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb scored extremely high marks, arguably the highest scores achieved by a mainstream 2009 title to date.

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The following day, it was still Bill Gates and the "Two Dogs" cult leader who truly ignited global public opinion.

The image of him waving his phone high in the air appeared in almost every newspaper.

Moreover, it was repeatedly broadcast on the news of various television stations.

Experts of all skin colors around the world are talking extensively about this matter.

"Without a doubt, this is Microsoft's way of asking Quantum Technology for help. If I'm not mistaken, Microsoft's brand new mobile operating system is about to be released, and everyone can see that times have changed. Creating a mobile operating system is not the most important thing, and Microsoft certainly doesn't lack the technology. As for design concepts, Microsoft may have its own ideas, and we won't discuss whether they are right or wrong, but at least Microsoft is very good at it. The only thing it lacks is a mobile application ecosystem, and currently, a significant portion of the core software applications in the entire mobile application ecosystem are controlled by the Quantum camp. Therefore, Microsoft has to put aside its arrogance and beg Quantum Technology to allow these powerful applications to enter Microsoft's mobile operating system and develop a special version adapted for the upcoming Windows Mobile 7."

"That's why Bill Gates attended the global premiere of 'The Graveyard Book' and waved the Quantum Note in greeting."

The host asked, "Professor Zhang, Google and Apple supposedly have more technology and experience in operating systems and ecosystem development. Why is it that a large part of the current dominant applications in mobile smart terminals come from the quantum technology camp?"

Professor Zhang: "This has nothing to do with technology, but rather with strategic foresight. If we follow the clues and trace back the line, we can see that Mr. Lin Xiao had already proposed the conceptual design of an operating system a long, long time ago, and even had a very clear idea of ​​core software applications. Therefore, many software applications were developed almost simultaneously with the operating system, which is much, much earlier than Google."

"Google wants to hand over a large part of its application ecosystem to other software developers; its main role is to build the entire platform. Mr. Lin Xiao, on the other hand, develops the core software and system simultaneously, so the starting lines and starting points for the two are different."

Host: "In other words, to some extent, this is not the result of a collective team, but entirely the crystallization of Lin Xiao's wisdom alone."

Professor Zhang: "This may not be entirely accurate, but it is probably more in line with the facts. At least up to now, everything, whether it's the entire Facebook Group, Quantum Technology Group, or X Research Institute, is the result of his strategic design. After the design was completed, he handed it over to his most trusted comrades."

"Let's put aside everything else and just talk about Twitter."

"A year and a half ago, acquisition negotiations between Microsoft and Yahoo failed. At that time, Yahoo still had a market value of over $20 billion. But Jerry Yang resigned from all his positions at Yahoo without hesitation and, together with Masayoshi Son and Xiao Lin, the three of them invested a total of $260 million to acquire Twitter. From that perspective, could you imagine it? Could we imagine it?"

The host shook his head: "It's really hard to imagine that he would give up being the chairman of a $20 billion conglomerate to take charge of a small company with only $260 million."

Professor Zhang: "This is a second startup. What immense courage does that require? At the time, the global media thought Jerry Yang must be crazy. He was the first-generation godfather of the Internet. Yahoo was once the world's number one Internet company. To abandon such a huge business and choose to start over, who does this remind us of? It reminds us of Lin Xiao. He gave up his successful industries time and time again and handed them over to his allies, turning around and rushing into a completely new industry."

"And in just over a year, Twitter's valuation has increased about tenfold."

"So what exactly happened before Yang Zhiyuan made this decision? I'm almost certain it has something to do with Lin Xiao."

“And look at Twitter, it’s almost perfectly suited to smartphones. With the advent of the smartphone wave, it has also experienced explosive growth.”

"By observing a single spot, we can understand the whole picture. From this one application, we can deduce the strategies of Master Er Gou in other applications."

"Also, I'd like to ask the host, do you use WeChat?"

The host nodded: "Yes."

Professor Zhang: "How do you feel?"

Host: "It seems more mature, simpler, and lighter, making my social interactions more measured and more boundary-oriented."

Professor Zhang: "Is it because you can't live without it?"

The host nodded: "Yes."

Professor Zhang: "That's the magic of 'Master Er Gou' (a popular Chinese online personality). He understands you even better than you understand yourself. Many features only become clear to us after using them for a long time. We suddenly realize what we like and what we need. But when it was designing the app, it already knew our deepest needs. So don't be fooled by the fact that WeChat's daily active users are only a fraction of QQ's. In time, it will definitely become the most popular software application and an application that countless people can't live without."

Host: "I have a question for Professor Zhang. Microsoft is not only the dominant player in PC operating systems, but also, for a long time, the dominant player in mobile operating systems. So it should be the biggest competitor of quantum technology, right? Quantum technology controls these core applications, so it should exclude Microsoft as well. So, if we follow your guess, will quantum technology agree to Microsoft's terms?"

Professor Zhang: "I have been studying Mr. Lin Xiao for many years, and we have even met and talked about him many times in private. He is not like a businessman at all, or he is not a businessman at all. He is more like an artist and a strategist. So based on my understanding of him, he is an extremely honest person, and his strategic persistence is very strong. So when he decides to form an alliance, unless there is a very huge change or a huge betrayal, his attitude toward forming an alliance will last for a long time."

Host: "This is indeed evident. Jiangnan TV has been his staunch ally for almost six or seven years now. Even though there have been twists and turns along the way, he has not changed his attitude."

Professor Zhang: "Since Mr. Bill Gates has already appeared at the premiere, it means that the relationship between the two sides has been further deepened. So I am almost certain that Mr. Lin Xiao will agree to Microsoft's request."

Host: "Why would you agree? Wouldn't that be creating a powerful enemy?"

Professor Zhang: "That's hard to say, after all, I'm not Mr. Lin Xiao, and I don't know his thoughts. But based on my speculation, perhaps he has a very clear prediction of the future situation, so all his choices are based on his prediction of the future. And all his actions push reality toward the result of his own prediction."

"Who is the enemy and who is the friend is very important. And it seems that in Mr. Lin Xiao's eyes, Google is an absolute enemy, while Microsoft is an ally. He had already shown this many years ago, even when Microsoft looked down on him and even humiliated him."

"When you think about it, it's really amazing. Four or five years ago, when Microsoft humiliated him and even its subsidiaries kept attacking him, he had already made up his mind to form an alliance with Microsoft."

"Many people say that Mr. Lin Xiao is a strategist, but I completely disagree. He is a strategist, not a strategist. Strategists give people the feeling of being cunning and unpredictable, while Mr. Lin Xiao's stance is very clear and he is very trustworthy."

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After the premiere, a small banquet was held.

Lin Xiao and Bill Gates had a brief conversation, but it didn't involve any specific matters; it was more about attitudes and stances.

Afterwards, the other party invited him to visit his estate when he had time.

The following day, Ballmer once again led his team to Facebook headquarters for negotiations.

The entire negotiation went very smoothly.

Lin Xiao fully agreed to allow all core applications to be rolled out on Windows Mobile 7, and that they would be specially customized to optimize them to the best of their ability.

There was no protracted struggle, nor were there discussions about each application one by one.

Lin Xiao's conditions were simple: Microsoft would once again grant Xsoft an open license for its patents related to operating systems.

Everything Lin Xiao did was to avoid following in HTC's footsteps.

In the future, once the X operating system truly defeats Android, there will be countless patent disputes and even bigger lawsuits.

Moreover, if history had followed its course, Google would have acquired Motorola entirely.

Motorola possesses a terrifying number of patents in mobile communications, and if Google acquires Motorola, it will become even more aggressive in related patent battles.

After the conversation, Ballmer suddenly asked, "Lin, is it possible that a quantum phone could be released as a flagship device running Windows Mobile 7?"

Your conditions are truly wishful thinking.

Lin Xiao shook his head and said, "There is absolutely no such possibility."

For Lin Xiao, the scenario he most wanted was for Microsoft to acquire Motorola instead of Google.

This is entirely possible. Because quantum technology and Apple have set the best examples right now.

Historically, Google's openness has been the best example, which made Microsoft believe that as long as its system is good enough, attracting more mobile phone manufacturers to use its system is the key to success.

But in this world, the situation has changed.

At least for now, Google has fallen behind.

Apple seems to be undefeated.

On the quantum technology front, the odds are gradually shifting in favor.

What these two companies have in common is that they manufacture their own mobile phone terminals and promote their own operating systems.

Microsoft does the same thing in the game console market.

Historically, Microsoft only acquired Nokia and began producing its own Windows Phones when it realized that no mobile phone giant was willing to fully support its operating system.

Therefore, Lin Xiao wanted to push Microsoft's acquisition of Motorola with all his might, but he absolutely could not say this out loud.

If he reveals this, and Microsoft fails in the future, they will feel that Lin Xiao set a trap for them, leading to a falling out.

Ballmer suddenly said, "Lin, can I ask you a question?"

Lin Xiao: "Please speak."

Ballmer: "You agreed too readily, almost like aiding the enemy. So I have to wonder if you are really pessimistic about Windows Mobile 7 and think it poses no threat, which is why you support us in the software ecosystem without any scruples."

That's too direct of you.

After a long pause, Lin Xiao nodded: "Yes."

fuck!

Ballmer cursed inwardly, but he couldn't act impulsively.

Lin Xiao approached Microsoft precisely because he had this foresight, demonstrating a strong desire to form an alliance.

But in Ballmer's view, although quantum technology and Apple have gained an early advantage, this smartphone revolution has only just begun, and it is not too late to enter the game now.

With our strong technological capabilities and powerful influence, Microsoft can still emerge victorious even if we enter the market now.

Moreover, your quantum technology and Google are both weakened, which is exactly what Microsoft can do to take advantage of the situation.

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12 Month 21 Day!
Moviegoers across the country are celebrating another holiday, and it's time to guess the box office figures again.

This feeling is amazing! We all knew it would succeed, we just wanted to know just how successful it would be.

In the afternoon.

The opening week box office figures for "The Graveyard Book" have been released.

5.1 million RMB!

Box office records have been broken yet again.

Within just one year, the opening week box office record was broken three times.

During the summer vacation, "2012" had just set a box office record of 4.6 million RMB.

Meanwhile, Avatar, which was released at the same time, also grossed 2.6 million RMB in its opening week.

The moment this data was released, the national media went into a frenzy.

Countless film industry professionals cheered.

It's unbelievable how the Chinese market has suddenly grown so large!
Two blockbuster movies appeared in the same release window, and their combined opening week box office exceeded 7.7 million yuan.
Last year's total box office figures in China were already astonishing, and this year's growth rate is even more terrifying.

Many cinema chains have already stated that they plan to build more cinemas and add more large screens next year.

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Not long apart.

Sony Columbia and Sony Classics have also secured their opening weekend box office earnings in North America.

$9700!
Avatar's opening weekend box office was $7000 million.

Sony Columbia, Sony Classics, and even the entire Hollywood scene were in an uproar once again.

This box office performance can't be compared to a super fan-oriented film like "The Hunger Games," where a $9700 million opening weekend was already incredibly impressive.

Moreover, this kind of movie has a much longer run than The Hunger Games.

"With a first-week gross of $9700 million, this means that the final North American box office will definitely exceed $3 million, or even reach around $3.5 million, because there is still a Christmas season coming up."

"Even more incredible is the box office in the Chinese market, where the final box office is predicted to reach around $2.7 million."

Immediately afterwards, both sides waited for the global opening weekend box office figures. Of course, this data is difficult to be accurate because many markets around the world do not have sufficient statistical capabilities to obtain timely box office figures, and they can only make estimates, but they are usually pretty close to the truth.

soon……

This data has also been released.

"The estimated global opening weekend box office is $3.8 million!"

While everyone present was thrilled, there was also a slightly creepy feeling.

Another one!
The global box office will exceed one billion US dollars.

Following this trend, it might even surpass "2012". Master Er Gou is truly undefeated!
Because of the presence of numerous celebrities and stars at the film's premiere, especially Bill Gates, it remained a focus of public attention for a long time.

The key is that the film has received such rave reviews, which has directly led to its continued box office success.

As a result, Sony Columbia has three films that have grossed over one billion dollars this year.

Sony's classic Tom Bernard voice, slightly hoarse, said, "Amy, we're going to dominate the top three of the global box office charts this year!"

No one expected Avatar to have such a phenomenal box office run and such a long run, especially since its opening weekend numbers weren't particularly impressive. So, people at Sony Columbia thought The Graveyard Book was a sure winner.

Of course, no matter how successful Avatar ultimately becomes, it will not diminish the miracle of The Graveyard Book.

Amy Pascal said, "Another powerful IP has been born."

To be precise, Dreamworld has already acquired three billion-dollar super IPs: Kung Fu Panda, The Graveyard Book, and The Hunger Games.

Not to mention Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, and the upcoming Stranger Things.

Sony's classic Tom Bernard said, "It's time to launch another impeachment campaign against Howard Stringer."

Amy: "I know."

Because the rumors are getting bigger and bigger, Warner Bros. and Disney are desperately trying to get in touch with Dreamworld and curry favor with Er Gou.

Even Er Gou (a nickname for a popular online personality) doesn't need to break the contract. As long as the new IP collaborates with Warner Bros. or Disney, Sony Columbia won't be able to say a word.

If this actually happens, the losses will be in the billions.

Howard, the chairman of Sony, must be fired!
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Time flies, and 2009 has passed.

2010 has officially arrived.

At this time, the relevant authorities will release their annual reports.

Shipment volumes of major mobile phone manufacturers.

Of course, what countless people are most concerned about is the market share of iOS, Google's Android, and Quantum Technology's X operating system.

It has been a month and a half since the last data release.

Moreover, during this period, the quantum technology camp released two more low-cost devices.

I wonder what level of data it has with Google Android?
Has the outcome become clearer for both sides?
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Note: That's all for now. Thank you all for your monthly votes, I'm going to eat now!

(End of this chapter)