This director only makes bad movies.

Chapter 247 Negotiating with the cinema

Xu Nan didn't show any embarrassment when his plan was exposed.

He is used to being scolded in China, and his face has long been practiced.

This is a conspiracy in the first place, as long as the Americans have seen it once, they will be able to figure it out immediately.

It's just that the first time it can have the greatest effect, so Xu Nan doesn't want to make it known to everyone before it is released.

In fact, he also had this idea if he didn't look for Lin Ziyi, just because he was worried that she would find out.

According to domestic experience, audiences are most likely to be fooled when knockoff films are released for the first time, and they can steal the most box office.

It didn't work the second time around.

But since Lin Ziyi found out, it doesn't matter, it's nothing more than making less money.

Xu Nan said in a bachelor's way: "Yes, I just have this idea. There are no people in the United States making copycat tiles, so I want to grab this market."

"You're honest enough." Lin Ziyi took a sip of her coffee, "You're not afraid that I'll let someone block this movie, preventing your movie from being released in theaters."

"I'm not afraid." Xu Nan was very calm: "The big deal is not to show it in theaters, but to release the video tape directly, and then sell the copyright on the Internet."

"You can at most block me in theaters, and you block me to make it easier for me to promote."

Lin Ziyi couldn't help laughing.

This is the good thing about Shanzhai Porcelain, just like brown sugar, the more fanfare you have, the easier it is to heat up the movie.

The best way is to treat this movie coldly, so that this movie will not get a little bit of heat.

Seeing that she couldn't scare Xu Nan, Lin Ziyi didn't want to waste any more time.

"Let's be honest, I invited you here because I want your movie to be shown in my theaters."

"And I can guarantee that the theaters under the banner will give you a good schedule to ensure that your movie box office will not be low."

"Why?" Xu Nan asked back: "Why are you willing to release my movie even though you know it's a knockoff? My movie will have an impact on "The Hobbit."

Obviously, Emperor Cinemas has a certain share in the movie "The Hobbit". Letting "The Hobbit" be released in the era of "The Hobbit" will definitely affect the box office of "The Hobbit", which is tantamount to affecting the interests of Emperor Cinemas itself.

Why did Lin Ziyi do this? Is it because the two are fellow villagers?

Impossible, even if she is a fellow villager, it is impossible for Lin Ziyi to harm herself and benefit others. There must be a deeper reason for this.

"I don't want to hide it from you. Let's be honest, the movie "The Hobbit" does not have a share in our theaters." Lin Ziyi said: "So, letting your copycat movie be released in our theaters will not have a big impact."

Does Emperor Cinemas have no share in the blockbuster "The Hobbit"?

Xu Nan's first reaction was that it was impossible. Imperial Cinemas is one of the three major cinemas in the United States. The Hobbits don't give Imperial Cinemas a share, so they are not afraid of wearing small shoes, and being secretly rubbed by the theaters to lower the lineup.

This is tantamount to injuring one thousand enemies and eight hundred self-injury. The producer of "The Hobbit" cannot be so stupid.

But seeing Lin Ziyi's solemn expression, Xu Nan realized that what she said was true.

"Why?" Xu Nan asked, "I feel like this doesn't conform to the laws of business."

Lin Ziyi picked up the spoon again and stirred the coffee: "Maybe it's because Shenhua has just acquired Emperor Cinemas. You know, newcomers are always easily bullied by the old people in the circle."

"So that's how it is." Xu Nan suddenly realized.

No wonder Lin Ziyi came to him on her own initiative to let "The Age of the Hobbit" be screened in Imperial Cinemas, but she was rejected.

Since "The Hobbit" is unwilling to give a share, letting the copycat film be released will have no effect on them. In this case, why not let it go.

As long as you can make money, it doesn't matter what movie you are in.

"The Age of the Hobbit" was released, and it was "The Hobbit" that lost, not my Imperial Cinemas.

Probably this is the reason.

It is impossible for Xu Nan to say that he is not happy, this is like a pie from the sky, and he solved his biggest problem at once.

Emperor Cinemas has more than 1000 theaters, occupying almost 20.00% of the market share.

If such a large theater chain is willing to show his movie, it will definitely bring a lot of box office to the movie, and it is almost certain that the movie will make money.

"No problem, I agree to let "The Age of the Hobbit" be screened at the Emperor Cinemas." Xu Nan said decisively.

Such a good thing, he has no reason not to agree.

Lin Ziyi laughed: "Don't worry, I also have conditions."

She said directly: "I want to buy out your movie."

"It's impossible." Xu Nan flatly refused.

What a joke, how could he let Lin Ziyi buy out his movie, the movie was bought out, which means it has nothing to do with him, so why did he work so hard to make the movie for so long.

Lin Ziyi didn't seem to be surprised: "If you don't buy it out, then the box office share of the show will have to be discussed. I also took the risk of showing your copycat Porcelain, and I have to make money."

"How much do you want?" Xu Nan asked.

"80.00%." ​​Lin Ziyi said calmly.

"Fuck!" Xu Nan couldn't help but swear.

Nima actually wants 80.00% of the share, which is too dark.

The theater chains in the United States are relatively strong. With theaters plus theater chains, you can get about 50.00% of the box office share, and you can get a certain amount of rebates from time to time.

As a result, Lin Ziyi's lion opened her mouth, and it cost 80.00% to come up. This is completely extortion.

"You have a business attitude. If you share this share, my movie won't be for nothing. I might as well give you the movie." Xu Nan said angrily.

"So, it's better to buy it out, so you don't have to worry about it." Lin Ziyi said casually.

Xu Nan understood, Lin Ziyi is a very shrewd businessman, it is impossible to discuss business with her without paying her a satisfactory benefit.

"Buying out is impossible, and 80.00% of the share is also impossible." Xu Nan simply set his bottom line: "Your two conditions are too much, and I don't want your discount, just follow the market As a rule, I will give you 50.00% of the box office share, and if the box office exceeds [-] million US dollars, I can give you [-]% of the box office rebate."

"Do you think your movie's box office may exceed 1000 million?" Lin Ziyi couldn't help laughing: "The pie you drew is too big, I can't swallow it."

"How is it impossible?" Xu Nan said intentionally, "I am a billionaire director. "The Age of the Hobbit" is my first work in the United States. It has unlimited potential. I am confident that the box office will exceed [-] million U.S. dollars .”

"Pfft."

Lin Ziyi couldn't help laughing out loud, and the flowers and branches trembled wildly.

"No wonder my sister was fooled so badly by you. How dare you brag about it. How dare you say that a bad movie can reach [-] million US dollars."

(End of this chapter)