Rotten Mango #358: Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” New Show Leads To MURDER Of YOUNG BILLIONAIRE
May 15, 2024
CEO Lin Qi from Yoozoo derails Amazon's $1B deal for '3 Body Problem' adaptation with a surprising co-production suggestion. Two years later, Lin is murdered by someone within his company, leading to shocking revelations. The podcast explores the intense competition for adaptation rights, the mysterious murder, extraterrestrial warnings, and the ruthless nature of survival in a vast universe.
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Bezos's Billion-Dollar Gamble
- Jeff Bezos planned to invest $1B in a "Three Body Problem" adaptation for Amazon.
- CEO Lin Qi of Yoozoo, owner of the rights, blew up the deal by suggesting a co-production instead.
Netflix's Surprise Deal & Murder Mystery
- Netflix secured an exclusive deal with Yoozoo for "Three Body Problem" after Amazon.
- CEO Lin Qi was later mysteriously murdered, raising suspicions among Amazon executives.
Discovering a Hidden Gem
- A woman, Song, discovered "Three Body Problem" in a Sci-Fi magazine and became obsessed.
- She and her husband bought the adaptation rights, aiming to make it a movie.