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Chapter 26

Lin Bingkun and representatives from China Film Group sit in the negotiation room, together with Cheng Yu'an, the three of them are now receiving a fat sheep, no, important customers.

Lionsgate represents Thomas.

Cheng Yu'an doesn't like Lionsgate, but he doesn't dislike him either.

I always feel that this company is too petty.

Independent films started, and they started to talk about the past.

But Lionsgate became less and less courageous as it went forward. After Disney acquired Fox in 2019, the top six in Hollywood became the top five, and Lionsgate, which was originally ranked seventh, became the sixth.

But it's useless to give you a chance, and you just let Netflix pick the peaches.

And maybe because of the low-budget movie business, Lionsgate lacks pioneering and innovative spirit.

Catch a sheep and squeeze it to death.

I'm talking about you, "Saw 9", I heard that the 10th part is also confirmed to be in preparation.

Back to the negotiating room scene.

"No no no, Mr. Thomas, $50 is too low."

Lionsgate has released some Asian horror films and has done some research on the Asian film market, but Thomas bullied Cheng Yuan as a newcomer and deliberately lowered the price.

Cheng Yu'an was not annoyed, it was like this in the business field, after all, it was necessary to talk.

The negotiation was led by Lin Bingkun: "As far as I know, Thailand's "Silent Fire" sold 180 million. Do you think our "Phone Booth" will be worse than theirs?"

"Ok, Lin, I can offer up to 80 US dollars, which is the greatest sincerity of Lionsgate."

"If this is the case, then I don't think we need to continue the discussion. I can also tell you a piece of news. Several companies have already talked to me about the copyright in North America. Look," Lin Bingkun shook his phone, "20 Mr. Daniel from Century Fox will be here in half an hour, if you are really sincere, please quote another price."

Thomas shrugged and said that his authority was up to $80.

"Then I'm sorry, and look forward to the next cooperation."

Before Thomas left, he swore: "Daniel is an old fox. Fox has money, but their money is not easy to get. Lin, if you can't agree with the old guy Daniel, you can come to me, and I will continue to talk to you. The company applied for greater authority."

"Okay, I will consider your suggestion." Lin Bingkun shook hands with Thomas and sent him off.

In fact, it didn't take half an hour. Fifteen minutes later, Daniel from 15th Century Fox sat in front of Cheng Yu'an.

This guy is more ruthless than Lionsgate, he is only willing to pay 20 US dollars, and even buys out the copyright of the remake.

Cheng Yuan shook his head while listening, and reported to Daniel the prices of Asian thrillers bought in North America in recent years.

"Mr. Daniel, if you really want the North American copyright and remake rights of "Phone Booth", I will give you a price. What do you think?"

"Okay, Cheng, you are the director." Daniel stretched out his hands as a gesture of invitation.

"North American copyright and remake rights are packaged at US$480 million."

Daniel really refused: "Cheng, 480 million US dollars is obviously not enough. 20th Century Fox will not spend so much money for a new director."

Cheng Yu'an said: "Mr. Daniel, you should know that this is a very fair price. Moreover, thrillers are naturally suitable for selling DVDs. I believe that the DVD of "Phone Booth" will sell very well. 480 million US dollars is a very good price. And this Creative, as long as Fox is willing, it can be made into a series."

Daniel argued for a few more sentences, and finally the two parties settled the deal at a price of 457 million.

The North American copyright and remake rights of "Sniper Phone Booth" belong to 20th Century Fox.

Cheng Yu'an knew that the global box office of this film could reach more than 9000 million U.S. dollars, and 20th Century Fox bought it for 457 million. It can't be said to be very profitable, but it should be said to be a blood profit.

After negotiating the copyright in North America, it will be easier to negotiate the copyright in the future, and those who come are all small filmmakers.

The ones worth [-] US dollars were sold, and the most expensive ones were over [-].

After a rough calculation in the negotiating room, the major players were the major film studios in North America and Europe. The copyrights in Africa, Latin America, and Oceania were half sold and half free, and the few grasslands were all sold out.

The total amount is 587 million US dollars.

At this time, the exchange rate of Ruanmei Coin to US Dollar is 8.2:1.
4800 million soft sister coins!

The total cost of "Sniper Phone Booth" was only 300 million.

"Sniper Phone Booth" was already profitable before it was released.

And it was a huge profit, making everyone in Cheng Yu'an numb.

This makes money?
Is this my first film?

He kept muttering: "You make money when you show it, you make money when you show it, and you only make money for one show."

Lin Bingkun and the representative of China Film Group were also very happy, especially Lin Bingkun, Yindu agency invested in "Sniper Phone Booth", and Yindu can get a share of the overseas copyright proceeds.

For this movie, the 20 days of shooting, the income is comparable to that of Yindu who worked hard for a whole year before.

After finishing the calculation, the representative of China Film Group called back to China to report the situation in front of Lin Bingkun and Cheng Yu'an, with an excited expression.

He kept emphasizing: "587 million, US dollars, US dollars! 4800 million soft sister coins, except for "Hero" and "Big Star", whose movie can sell such a high price! Hurry up and publish the news, the group has basically confirmed that it will The introduction of this film during the summer vacation is short of the final decision, isn't this news enough, report it quickly!"

Cheng Yu'an was about to pack up his things and leave.

The door of the negotiation room was pushed open, and a greasy little head poked out, and said in blunt Chinese: "Nihao, please kiss, is this the crew of "Phone Booth"?"

The person who came was an Asian face, dry and thin, with greasy and shiny hair that seemed to have not been washed for several days.

Cheng Yu'an was sorting out the information. He looked familiar with the person who came, but he couldn't remember who it was, so he could only say, "Please come in."

Someone came in and nervously said in Chinese: "I am Chinese, a little."

Cheng Yu'an switched to English: "Who are you looking for?"

"I'm looking for director Cheng Yu'an." The visitor was much more fluent in English.

Seeing that they were looking for Cheng Yu'an, Lin Bingkun and the representative of China Film Group left the scene consciously.

"I am, please sit down." Cheng Yu'an beckoned him to sit down.

The man sat down and introduced himself: “My name is James Wen, and I’m from…”

"Wait," Cheng Yu'an interrupted, "What did you say was your name?"

"James Win."

"What's your Chinese name?"

"Oh, let me think about it, I have a Chinese name called...Wen Ziren."

It was you!
But Cheng Yu'an didn't know why Wen Ziren came looking for him.

Wen Ziren continued: "I saw your "Phone Booth" this morning, it was very good."

"Thank you." Cheng Yu'an accepted the flattery.

"Actually, I'm also a director." Wen Ziren was a little embarrassed when he said this.

Cheng Yu'an didn't understand when he heard this, he dared to believe that this buddy came to him to solicit investment.

"Oh? Is there any work you can show me?"

"Yes, yes." Wen Ziren hurriedly took out a DV from his backpack and handed it over.

(O_o)??
I want to see your work, can you give me a DV?

Wen Ziren couldn't hold back anymore, and said, "I've only shot a 9-minute short film now."

"It's okay." Cheng Yu'an took the DV, and he already guessed what Wen Ziren was filming.

Press the play button.

Sure enough, it was "Chain Saw 0.5".

Short film before "Saw 1".

After watching the short film soon, Cheng Yuan asked, "It's a great editing, can I help you with anything?"

Wan Ziren said: "I want to make this short film into a feature film, and I need investment."

Cheng Yu'an smiled and said, "There are so many film companies in the United States, why don't you go to them?"

"I approached Universal and Columbia, and they were unwilling to pitch horror films. Lionsgate didn't want to give money to a new director. So I came to Belgium to try my luck."

"How much do you need?" Cheng Yu'an asked.

Wen Ziren was overjoyed by his obedience, there is hope!
"I only need 150 million US dollars!" Wen Ziren wanted to make the film, and he had already settled the account in his heart.

As long as 150 million, he is sure to shoot the whole movie.

"I don't want a director's fee. The screenwriter and lead actor are my classmates, so he will charge a little fee."

Cheng Yu'an quickly passed through his mind several times. In his previous life, it was Lions Gate who invested in "Chain Saw", but this time it fell on him.

"Okay, I'll vote for this money." Cheng Yu'an had no reason not to agree.

"Thank you." Wen Ziren's excitement was beyond words.

"I'm going to fly to the United States after the film festival. When the time comes, we will go together and sign the contract in the United States. Is it okay?"

"No problem, no problem." The big stone in his heart fell, and Wen Ziren was also ready to relax in Brussels.

"OK, these few days have been fun, the film festival is over, let's go together."

　Chapter 2 arrives!I'm going back tomorrow, everyone go to bed early, good night.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)