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Chapter 1024 We Are Not Short of This Money (Two Chapters in One)

For Yang Qian, whether or not to sell "Frozen" actually has little to do with whether the price offered by the other party is suitable or not.

Of course, the rich and powerful Hollywood giants seem to have an aggressive tone, but they did not deliberately lower the price because the copyright of "Frozen" came from China!Probably because they wanted this story too much, the price offered for the first time made several main negotiating partners, including Rich Ruth and Yang Qian, a little shaken.

"We met today mainly because we wanted to discuss whether we should sell "Frozen", to whom, and how to sell it."

For the first time, Yang Qian did not act arbitrarily in the arrangement of his works.

However, he didn't bring this discussion to the company's high-level meeting. Instead, he held a small summer night barbecue party at home, inviting Wu Lan's family, Yin Juan, Lu Yudong and other company's main management personnel and them. family to play.

There is such an advantage in choosing to discuss at home, because without the shackles of the company environment, everyone can speak freely without worrying about making mistakes.And Yang Qian doesn't need to listen to whichever has the most support, the final decision is still in his hands.

"The situation is actually not complicated. Walt is currently the most interested company. Our story is in line with their consistent philosophy of film and television production and IP operation, so they gave a reasonable price at the beginning. There should be room for bargaining in the future.”

Yang Qian picked up a brush and carefully brushed seasoning on the six or seven skewers of chicken wings that were being baked ahead, while talking to them.

"If the price is right, it shouldn't be a bad idea to sell it to the Walt Company, right?"

Yin Juan didn't want to be the first to speak, but Wu Lan was laughing and whispering with Dai Yuni, not knowing what family matters they were talking about.Lu Yudong buried his head in cooking his grilled eggplant and corn again, and spread the delicious minced garlic on top of it. His face was covered in a bright yellow color by the flames—obviously, he didn't intend to express his opinion either.

Yin Juan, who was waiting for the boss to bake chicken wings, had no choice but to talk about her own thoughts first.

"Of course, my main concern is that our Qianyu Media is not a traditional film and television drama production company, and if a work like "Frozen" is made into a film and television drama, it should also require a lot of CG effects. The long production cycle and capital investment are a very high threshold for us Qianyu Media, and it is impossible for Mr. Yang to invest too much energy in it."

Yin Juan didn't have to worry about hitting the top dog. She had been with Yang Qian for half a year, and she already knew that Yang Qian was not the kind of perverse and narrow-minded person, so it didn't matter if she boldly expressed her thoughts.

No, Yang Qian nodded in agreement after hearing this:

"Yes, in terms of film and television production, we are short of major generals, and we don't have the ability to produce animation."

The reason why Yang Qian wavered was also because of his limited energy. As Yin Juan said, he needs to focus on music. Music is the pursuit of his life. It is impossible to bring a group of people to "Frozen". Tackling film and television production.

"But wouldn't it be good to sell to a foreign company? Can't we cooperate with our domestic company to produce our own domestic animation film?"

Dong Wenlei was listening at the side, there was nothing wrong with him at first, but Yang Qian didn't shy away from him, and also said it in front of their family members, so he couldn't help asking.

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"This is not a matter of consideration at home and abroad. In business talk, for the movie "Frozen", Walt Company has quoted us a price, and domestic film and television companies have not mentioned it. Of course, even domestic and foreign companies Everyone wants to fight for this film, so it depends on who pays the highest price, who gives the best conditions, and who makes the film with excellent technology, doesn't it?"

Wu Lan said dumbfoundedly, she didn't expect her husband to interrupt suddenly, usually this guy doesn't talk much, and he's a bit socially fearful, why does he still muster up the courage to express his opinion now?
"Yes. If it is equal, or under similar conditions, I am of course more inclined to cooperate with domestic companies. But at present, the quotations given by Walt are more sincere, and some of the films it produced before The effect is also more in line with my vision of "Frozen."

Why doesn't Yang Qian want to support the development of domestic film and television companies, but can "Frozen" be produced well by domestic companies?Yang Qian is not sure.

On the contrary, as an established animation production company, Walt Company is quite trustworthy in its capabilities.

"However, Mr. Yang, if it is handed over to Walt, will we permanently lose control of this IP? Will the peripherals related to Xuebao that we have prepared be no longer available for sale?"

Lu Yudong, who seemed to be the last person to talk, suddenly asked a very crucial question.

"Yes, what Walt Company wants is the complete copyright, a one-time buyout."

Yang Qian nodded.

He knew exactly what that meant.

He was not very happy to sell Yang Qian completely. He asked Rich Ruth if he could only cooperate with Walt Company in animation, film and television, or settle for the next best thing. He wanted to keep the copyright in China. Only those outside the area are sold to Walter Company.

But obviously, what Walt Company wants is an entire IP, just film and television copyrights, which cannot satisfy their ambitions.

The copyright in China is also within their plan. After all, Walt Company also has several large playgrounds in China. Princess Elsa can’t be seen in foreign playgrounds, but can’t be seen in Chinese playgrounds?Then the Chinese children must go berserk?

Therefore, Rich Ruth just smiled wryly and promised that he could mention it to Walt Company later in the negotiation, but he did not guarantee that this matter could be negotiated.

Rich Ruth probably felt that it was impossible to negotiate this matter, but he just respected Yang Qian's request and agreed to bring it up.

"The surrounding area is gone. If this show is staged in China, is it not under our control? After Xiaoqing returns to China, will she still be able to play "Frozen" in the theater?"

Wu Lan also figured out a problem, she frowned and said.

"Talking with Walt Company, it shouldn't be a big problem for Xiaoqing to act for another year or two, but it is true that we will lose all control over "Frozen". This is where I have more concerns."

Yang Qian sighed.

Facing Walt Company, his mood was very complicated.

On the one hand, Yang Qian hopes that "Frozen" can appear in cinemas as brilliantly as it does on Earth, so that children all over the world can have a beautiful "Princess Elsa" and "Princess Anna" in their childhood. memory.

Walt Company, which has produced countless classic cartoons, seems to be quite in line with his vision!
But on the one hand, he doesn't want to hand over all the copyrights, which will mean that he has completely lost control over the work. He has no control over the "Frozen" musical, the future ownership of those songs, etc. the right to speak.

Selling it to the Walt Company, whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, or the disadvantages outweigh the advantages, I really can't tell now!
It is precisely because of this entanglement that Yang Qian wants to hear everyone's opinions.

"It must be so. Walt is notoriously domineering when it comes to copyright!"

"Why do I feel that we are a little bit at a loss in this deal? Even if Walt Company can offer a good price, if we cooperate with a domestic company to make this movie, we can make this money back! "

"Yes, the key is the peripherals, as well as the subsequent IP operations. Our Xuebao, if the images of Princess Elsa and Princess Anna cooperate with some playgrounds, some blind boxes, and game companies, it will be a long-term source of profit. !"

Dong Wenlei, Yin Juan, and Lu Yudong spoke one after another.

"Teacher Yang actually thinks more about the cost of time, right? Let's make this movie by ourselves, just like what Yin Juan said just now, because the production of special effects is very troublesome, it takes a long time, and there are concerns about manpower. .Animated films are different from movies. People may be able to find people to shoot movies, and Hanhan can also participate in the production, but for animated films, our company really does not have the right person to take charge of this project. Can't we let Mr. Yang follow along? "

Wu Lan didn't draw conclusions ahead of time, she looked at Yang Qian's wry smile, and helped him express what was on his mind.

"Yes, Hanhan also has a project in charge now, and she can't take care of "Frozen"."

Yang Qian nodded.

Yang Shihan is preparing to make the Beijing opera movie that Yang Qian gave her a project last year.

It's worth mentioning that Yang Shihan's organizational skills are quite good. In that movie, Yang Qian wrote songs and scripts for her, and then she pulled all the investment herself!
Although Dai Yuni helped her find old Comrade Dai to invest in part of it, but more funds were obtained by Yang Shihan from some film and television companies she knew when she was training in some film crews!Mr. Yang Chuanrong asked his company to invest a sum of money in it, and Yang Qian only found out later.

The most powerful thing is that Yang Shihan didn't know whose banner she used, and asked for a sum of money from the National Arts Fund.Although this amount of money is not too much, and it is only a drop in the bucket for filming, the key is that with this amount of money, her film has the title of a project funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.

With this name, Yang Shihan will have fewer obstacles in filming, whether it is the selection of actors or the rental of the shooting location.
Yang Qian didn't bother to play these small tricks, but he also had to admit that compared to him, his younger sister was indeed more capable of doing things. Sooner or later, this girl would make a big move that made him gasp!

Long story short, Yang Shihan, who is still busy with casting, has set a schedule to start filming in July, really doesn't have time to worry about other things.When the "Frozen" musical was rehearsing in Shanghai, Yang Qian informed her that she didn't have time to go and observe how the musical was produced and directed.

But even if she is free, Yang Shihan is not interested in directing a cartoon.

"How about we sign another director back?"

Lu Yudong gave an unreliable suggestion.

"Sign a director to come back to shoot "Frozen"? Our company is not a film and television production company, and I'm afraid it won't be very attractive to a good director."

Wu Lan shook her head, without Yang Qian saying, she directly rejected this suggestion.

The direction of a company's operations is the same as national policies, which are not changed overnight.If you decide to change, you must come up with a detailed and complete development strategy, and at the same time, many departments of the company must make corresponding adjustments.

It is impossible to say that if you want to make a "Frozen" movie today, you will go to the vegetable market to sign a director back tomorrow, and let him go to shoot the day after tomorrow.

The employees of Qianyu Media are recruited based on the standards of music production and music management. You can't help them if you ask them to assist in filming!
Yang Shihan's side is an exception. She mainly fights alone, and at most she recruits Bao Wenxiao who has a good time with her.And now she has assembled a crew for filming a movie, which is not part of Qianyu Media's establishment!
In the future, Yang Shihan may retain some core members, but Yang Qian also said that she was asked to open a film and television studio, which is only affiliated to Qianyu Media. The decision-making and operation of the studio are still Yang Shihan's own business, and will not affect The original strategic direction of Qianyu Media.

"Why don't you wait a little longer. I also like the movie "Frozen". If you don't watch it for others, I'm worried that it will be a mess. Walt Company may not be able to do it. It must be in line with your idea, maybe they replaced you with an Anna with a strange complexion?"

Dai Yuni pressed Yang Qian's thigh lightly and said to him.

In fact, she didn't think too much about it before, and felt that if a drama that Yang Qian thought of casually could be sold, it would be very profitable, so she supported Yang Qian's decision very much.But now after listening to everyone's analysis, Dai Yuni feels that it is a pity that Yang Qian handed over the copyright.

"Yes, right now in the United States, some of them have gone too far."

"Even a classic fairy tale character like Snow White can be blackened, what else can I say?"

"Anna doesn't have to be white, or yellow, or even a girl."

Dai Yuni's words were unanimously approved by everyone, and everyone started complaining.

It is indeed such a problem. The United States plays this trick every day and plays itself into it.

But for this reason, Ouyang Xiaoqing played the yellow-skinned Anna and Catherine played the white-skinned Aisha, although it seemed a bit inconsistent abroad, there were no newspapers to criticize them.

"I still hope that "Frozen" can be made the way you want it, so we don't have to rush to sell it at all. Our family is not short of the money Walt gave us, is it?"

Dai Yuni's words made Yang Qian smile, and everyone else clapped their hands and laughed.

Yes, their family is not short of money, who doesn't know?
"Then let's wait and see if there are suitable domestic companies looking for cooperation with us in the future."

Yang Qian laughed.

"Well, if it doesn't work, we will also invest in a film and television production company!"

Dai Yuni agreed.

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