I’m in Hollywood

Where is the capital of Australia?

Perhaps the first reaction of 80% of people is Sydney.

The simpler the question, the easier it is to make a mistake.

So, 10% of the remaining people will be slightly hesitant, thinking of another city in Australia, Melbourne.

However, these two answers are all wrong. The capital of Australia is Canberra, a city that is not too strong in most people's minds.

After returning from Mexico, Eric stayed in Los Angeles for a week and once again flew to Australia in the southern hemisphere.

The absence of the Titanic summer program has not changed. The remaining two films, "The Matrix" and "The Desperate Island" are definitely not to be lost. "The Brave Island" is directed by John Wu. The location was also in San Francisco, not far from Los Angeles. It was very convenient for the company to follow up on the film, and there was no big problem.

However, "The Matrix" is different. Although they believe in the abilities of the Wachowski brothers, the two are still newcomers. What's more, the film was shot in Sydney all the time, and the Australian branch of the digital field was solely responsible for the post-effects. The entire production process of the film was far from Los Angeles. Eric decided to go there and see the progress of the film. .

Compared to the trip to Mexico, Eric traveled to Sydney to get a lot of light cars.

In addition to "The Matrix", Eric has other things to deal with. He may have to stay in Australia for a week or two. Kelly is a single mother and not suitable for her peers. Eric has transferred from the assistant office. Two assistants, plus four bodyguards, and a seven-person flight to Australia.

The filming of "The Matrix" was completed at the end of last year. The Wachowski brothers have produced a three-and-a-half-hour rough cut, and the main post-effect work has begun.

The Australian branch of the digital sector is headquartered in the Camperdown district of Sydney's city centre, close to the University of Sydney. With the full technical support of the US headquarters and the cooperation of the strong news group in Australia, the Australian branch is developing very rapidly. Has more than 200 employees, currently responsible for the late special effects of the "Matrix."

Eric stayed at a hotel near the University of Sydney, less than a kilometer from the digital sector branch, making it easy to work nearby.

Although it was a private trip for work reasons, Eric had just got off the plane and was still greeted by a member of the Sydney City House and invited Eric to attend a charity reception the following evening. As the headquarters of News Corp., Murdoch’s eldest son, Lackland Murdoch, who was in charge of some of News Corp’s newspaper publishing operations in Australia, also called Eric shortly after he left the plane and invited him to a private party.

Because of the need for jet lag, and with continuous entertainment, Eric did not get into work for the next three days.

In the early morning of the fourth day, with a little hangover, the door of Eric Hotel was knocked.

Opening the door, Robert Cotter, the producer of "The Matrix", stood outside the door, because he couldn't dig Joe Silver into the fireflies responsible for the "Matrix" project, the company finally selected Robert Cote, a forty A multi-year-old middle-aged man who was originally a producer in the former Disney system, has been a producer since the mid-eighties, and is also experienced.

Looking at the messy and tired face of Eric, Robert Cotter was a little surprised and hesitated: "Sorry, Eric, I don't know if you are still resting."

At this time, Eric wore only a pair of trousers, bare upper body, and even a little embarrassed. He heard the subconsciously lifted his empty wrist, but found that there was no trace of the watch on his wrist, and he did not know where he left it last night. I have to ask Robert Cote: "What time is it?"

"9:30," Robert Cotter replied: "You said that you will go to the special effects company at nine o'clock today. After the time, I will come over and see."

"Oh, sorry," Eric shook his head again. "I was drunk last night. Go there first, I, um, at half past ten."

"Okay," Robert Co. features nodded and said: "Eric, do you need me to call you room service?"

Eric refused: "No, I probably take a shower and have some breakfast."

Robert Cotter snorted, no longer said anything, and left.

Eric closed the door, took off his clothes and went into the room, put hot water, soaked himself into the bathtub, stretched out comfortably, and recalled some things last night.

Last night he was invited to attend a party hosted by Lackland Murdoch in the Murdoch family estate on the outskirts of Sydney.

Eric and Murdoch’s two sons, Lackland and James, have a few faces. Perhaps Murdoch’s work is too busy to be disciplined. These two people can be said to be standard dudes, last year’s Laklan Mo Dok was placed by the old Murdoch to the Australian base camp to be responsible for the publishing business of News Corp., but at the first appearance of the press conference, Lackland Murdoch was questioned by reporters in a few words, no response. . Here is Australia, which is controlled by News Corp. with more than 70% of the media channels. It is impossible for reporters to sneak a face to the news group’s face. This shows how bad Lackland Murdoch’s performance is. Old Murdoch is very disappointed.

In addition, Eric can clearly feel that these two guys don't like themselves. Because the two of them are almost the same age as themselves, and the old Murdoch’s expectations for the two sons are still very large, it is also conceivable that a father who is looking for a child will definitely encourage his peers to motivate two lazy Children, Eric is undoubtedly the best target, and often hear their old man chanting, they can think of Eric's 'other children' resentment.

Obviously it was a reception party hosted by the old Murdoch, but last night Lackland Murdoch invited a large group of peers, at least on the surface, the enthusiasm of the show, both men and women seem to be particularly similar Go up to Eric toast.

In the end, Eric only remembered that he was assisted by the bodyguard.

Recalling the situation last night, Eric shook his head and smiled, but it was not too angry. After all, Murdoch’s two sons were less able to become a weapon. In the future, Elizabeth’s chances of inheriting the entire News Corp. will be greater. Eric is not willing. They are more noisy.

After taking a shower, Eric got dressed and went downstairs to the restaurant. He brought one of Australia's two assistants, Peter Ritchie, to wait.

Eric ordered a breakfast. When the waiter left, Peter Ritch came over and reported his work for the past two days. "Mr. Williams, I have contacted Kate Bran. Chet's agent, however, did not see her, her agent said that Miss Blanchett was filming a TV series in Brisbane."

Eric interrupted the assistant and wondered: "Brisbane?"

Peter Ritchie understands and explains: “Brisbane is the capital of Queensland in northern Australia, second only to Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's third largest city, about 700 kilometers from Sydney.”

Eric nodded and motioned Peter Ritchie to continue.

Peter Ritchie said: "Miss Blanchett's agent is very enthusiastic about our invitation. He said that he will let Miss Blanchett come back as soon as possible and meet with you personally."

Eric asked again: "Are you handing over the scripts to those few pages?"

"The agent has been handed over to Miss Blanchett."

Eric nodded and said, "You keep in touch with them. I don't have much time. If I can't see anyone in a week, then forget it."

Peter Ritchie said: "I know, Mr. Williams, is there anything else?"

"No, um, what happened to Sean?" Eric asked again, Sean was the name of another assistant he brought.

Peter Ritchie said: "He has contacted the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). However, we have just found that the WIFI technology developed by CSIRO has not yet applied for a patent in North America. Perhaps we do not need to buy."

Eric came to Australia. In addition to the film affairs, there is another important thing, that is, to buy the patent right of the WIFI technology that has just appeared in advance. This part of the patent is a long-known technology in Australia. Research organizations hold.

In the original time and space, the Australian government received a patent grant fee of only billions of electronic devices using WIFI technology around the world, and it can get nearly $1 billion in annual revenue. However, at this time, the Internet has just emerged, and there will not be too many people who realize the true value of WIFI technology, which just gives Eric the opportunity to 'leave'.

As long as you can get the WIFI technology patent, in addition to the huge patent license fees that can be foreseen in the future, more importantly, it can also enable Cisco, Yahoo, AOL and other companies in his hands to take the initiative and priority in wireless network technology.

Eric also understands what Peter Ritchie just said. WIFI technology does not apply for patents in North America. Fireflies can be used for a penny. If you get the relevant technical information, you can apply for a patent in North America in advance. For yourself. This method of seizing the technical achievements of others is common in all walks of life.

However, Eric shook his head without hesitation, not because of moral justice, but the future application of WIFI technology is certainly worldwide. Now even if the patent rights are preempted in North America, it will definitely be in the court with CSIRO, not to mention overseas.

"Without this need, it won't cost much to buy a WIFI patent."

The popularity of WIFI technology will take at least a decade. At present, apart from Eric, no one can see the broad prospects of this technology. Now I want to completely buy out this patented technology, which can't be used for even $10 million.

The waiter quickly came up with Eric's breakfast. Eric sent Peter Ritchie, had breakfast, left the hotel and drove to the Australian branch of the digital sector.

"The Matrix" began in the shooting stage, Eric has been closely watching the progress of the Wachowski brothers through e-mail and other means, with the help of experienced photographer Robert Cote, the entire filming process The two brothers did not encounter much trouble.

In the next few days, Eric has been discussing the post-production and further editing of the film with several of the "Matrix" masters.

Despite Eric's remote guidance and Robert Cote's close-up supervision, the Wachowski brothers were very cautiously adding a lot of personal will to the film.

The reason why the film in the original time and space was so successful was that apart from the bold and novel ideas of reality and illusion, the profound philosophical thinking of the Wachowski brothers through the film also played a finishing touch. Therefore, Eric did not Eliminating the 'private goods' in the film by the Wachowski brothers, it is only appropriate to cut down according to the version in memory, and to find an appropriate balance between the commercial elements of the film and the philosophical thinking.

The original "Matrix", after the first part of the stunning, the latter two because of Time Warner's excessive decentralization, so that the Wachowski brothers completely indulge in their own cloud-clouding concept, and even make the film change It was very embarrassing, which caused the film to have a reputation as a part. After the box office was also greatly increased in the second part, it failed in the most important end.

Eric was busy in the late "The Matrix" in Sydney, Brisbane, hundreds of kilometers north of the mainland of Australia, Cate Blanchett had just completed a day of filming work, out of the studio, her agent Ron Rather Just drive the car to her and signal her to get on the bus.

Kate Blanchett held the bag in his hand and looked around in the subconscious. Some even thieves sneaked into the car.

Neither of them spoke immediately, drove up two blocks away, stopped outside a cafe, got off the bus, walked into the cafe, and ordered two cups of coffee, sitting down the window seat, Kate · Blanchett suddenly couldn't help but smile: "Ron, how do I feel like we are premeditating to do something bad?"

Ron Rather couldn't help but laugh. He still felt a little unreal. Three days ago, a young man who claimed to be an assistant to Eric Williams suddenly found him, saying that Eric Williams Sylvester intends to invite Kate to play the role of 007 Bang girl. The first reaction of Ron Rather is that the other party is a liar.

After all, although he knew that the actress in his name had a very good acting, it was impossible to link her to Eric Williams' new film anyway.

"I feel incredible now, but this is definitely a good opportunity for everyone to dream of, isn't it, right, Kate, you didn't tell anyone about this?"

Cate Blanchett shook his head and smiled. "Of course not. I don't want to be seen as a madman for daydreaming."