China entertainment that year eighteen

Chapter 255 You Boy, Dishonest! (two in one)

After Roy finished speaking, he turned to Lu Heng with a smile and said, "Our coffee should be pretty good, right?"

Lu Heng nodded: "Of course, I like it very much."

At this time, of course Lu Heng would not say that I prefer tea to coffee, because today's focus is not on that.

At this time, Roy's secretary came over and brought them three cups of coffee again, and took away their original cups at the same time.

During this process, Lu Heng noticed that Roy's eyes flickered occasionally, and he was briefly absent-minded, and his fingers tapped the armrest slightly again.

Obviously, he was taking advantage of this spare time to run his mind rapidly, wondering if there was anything wrong with it.

Lu Heng smiled, turned sideways to Han Ping and Jiang Zhiqiang and whispered:

"He should be tempted, but the next step is the highlight."

Han Ping's English is not much better than that of domestic junior high school students, but Jiang Zhiqiang is very proficient, as can be seen from the conversation between Lu Heng and Roy just now, and his appearance at this time.

Jiang Zhiqiang nodded and gave Lu Heng a reassuring look.

Indeed, the next discussion is about investment recognition and copyright related matters.

Roy insisted that an investment of 1.4 million was needed, and Jiang Zhiqiang put a stack of materials in front of him.

Not only several major film and television companies in Hollywood, including DreamWorks, Pixar and other companies, have cooperated with Jiang Zhiqiang. These things are not confidential and are all public, but they need to be collected, summarized and summarized before they can finally draw a conclusion.

And these data can almost analyze Disney's investment behavior in sevens and eighties. Obviously, it can't reach 1.4 million, which is only [-] million.

It is worth mentioning that Pixar belonged to Jobs. After being squeezed out from Apple, he bought the company from Lucas, the director of "Star Wars".

"Toy Story" and "Finding Nemo" are made by their family.

Because it has been cooperating with Disney, and finally for its own future development, Disney took Pixar under its umbrella a few years later, and Jobs also became Disney's largest individual shareholder.

In 86, Mr. Joe spent 1000 million yuan to buy it. In 06, Disney spent 74 billion on the acquisition. It has increased by more than 20 times in 700 years. Of course, it is not only because of inflation, but mainly because of the performance of "Toy Story". , and the strong rise after listing in 95.

Although Jobs has become Disney's largest individual shareholder, he has no say in Disney, because although everyone in the Disney family has a small shareholding, they have a family committee. Through such a collective, after adding up, they become absolute holdings Or, it also guarantees the interests of the Disney family.

The reason why Jiang Zhiqiang made a clear investigation is because the project of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has already started initially, and the director has also confirmed Gore Verbinski.

Although the script has not yet been completed, the setting and location scouting are also in progress.

Therefore, with so many actions, it is impossible to hide the production cost.

But even so, Roy still didn't let go: "If you only pay 5000 million magnesium dollars, it will account for not 45.5%, but 35.7%."

Jiang Zhiqiang rubbed his forehead. If it weren't for the negotiation now, he would really want to scold his mother, and tell nonsense with his eyes open. Is it your tradition?Or did the pirate rogues start too?

At this moment, Lu Heng suddenly said: "If this is the case, then I have to change the previous plan. For every 1 million Mg box office increase, our share will increase by 10%. There is no cap. If you want, you can also Can."

Although according to that share, regardless of whether it accounts for 45.5% or not, as long as it exceeds 4 million in the end, it has to be divided according to this, but when it is distributed to them, the cost needs to be deducted, between 1.1 million and 1.4 million, but there is a difference of 3000 million .

If it is based on 1.4 million, then the extra 3000 million will be the net income they will share in the future, which is why Jiang Zhiqiang argues.

Hearing Lu Heng slammed on the brakes and drifted, and turned a 180-degree turn, Roy was taken aback, looked at Michael, Frank and the others, thinking that this is okay?

However, looking at Lu Heng's full confidence at this time, they were really not sure.

Especially Roy, he frowned and stared at Lu Heng with flickering eyes.

Just like Zhuge Liang's empty city plan, it is about people's hearts. If it is not full of calculations and suspicions, it can be killed, but Lu Heng's way, Roy really hesitated.

He was worried about whether the box office would really rise to a high level in the future, and also worried that Lu Heng was just bluffing.

Roy just played the rogue's confidence that he didn't admit that this movie was led by them. Although they wanted to share, they were used to being strong, so they naturally hoped to take advantage of it.

Of course, if Lu Heng and the others get annoyed and turn around and leave, Roy will not stop them. They also have their own arrogance. Although it is difficult, they don't want to give up the initiative.

But now Lu Heng throws out another choice, and at the same time disrupts the previous sharing agreement, just to stir up Roy's momentum, and at the same time tell him that I will not leave, but I will not be slaughtered either.

If you want to cooperate, you have a cooperative attitude.

As soon as Jiang Zhiqiang looked up, he found Roy rubbing his temples there, and he seemed a little annoyed. Jiang Zhiqiang turned his head to look at Lu Heng, and suddenly wanted to laugh.Feng Shui turns, is this?Just now he wanted to overwhelm Lu Heng, but now Lu Heng has taken over him instead.

Jiang Zhiqiang quietly gave Lu Heng a thumbs up under the table, thinking that if I wanted to be so awesome back then, I had to avoid many detours.

Lu Heng smiled and did nothing, then turned his head and looked at Roy quietly.

As for Han Ping, who couldn't understand what they said, his mind was lost there.

However, if the final contract is in Chinese and English, it will be sent back for audit, so he doesn't have to worry about it.

After a while, the three of Roy and the others went out to discuss. After returning, Roy said:

"The cost can be calculated according to 1.1 million, but this is just a sharing agreement, and you don't own the copyright."

Jiang Zhiqiang frowned: "There is no such precedent in Hollywood, right?"

Roy shrugged his shoulders, and consciously pulled back the game, he said with a smile: "Before, we didn't have a precedent for cooperating with Huaxia Company. Everything has to have a beginning."

"You have to recognize one thing, that is, this movie was planned and produced by our Disney Pictures, and Disney's reputation is actually a hidden cost, but we used to cooperate with big names in Hollywood. Everyone in the company is well-known, and they are all attractive to the audience, so there is no doubt about it."

Roy looked at Lu Heng, spread his hands and said:

"But it's you who are cooperating now, and it's Disney's brand that can attract audiences. If it has to be calculated, should this aspect also be included in the investment ratio?"

Jiang Zhiqiang couldn't help but said: "Your company may have forgotten that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was the box office record for foreign language films before. Not long ago, "Red Cliff" directed and acted by Lu Heng not only broke this record, but also broke the record. It has given him a high reputation in Magnesia, and in East Asia, the box office of Neon alone has exceeded [-] million US dollars, and the total box office is nearly [-] million US dollars. Now we are discussing the European release plan. Once it is released, according to the existing The trend will also get a good box office, and Lu Heng's popularity will further expand."

Jiang Zhiqiang paused, then suddenly laughed:
"If you feel that Huaxia is not attractive to the world audience, then why did your company make "Mulan" in the first place? I remember that the global box office of that animation exceeded 3 million, right?"

Roy froze, and suddenly felt a punch on the cotton.

He obviously felt that Jiang Zhiqiang was secretly changing the concept, but he was unable to refute it for a while, and Jiang Zhiqiang struck while the iron was hot, and continued:

"Also, Mira Films, a subsidiary of your company, wanted to distribute "Red Cliff" at the very beginning, but after discussing with your company, you agreed to release it without hesitation. If you are not optimistic, I believe your company will not do so Do."

Roy looked at Jiang Zhiqiang silently, a little speechless, always felt that he was going around in circles with him, but he was going around in circles, and he couldn't get out.

At this moment, Lu Heng spoke up. He changed the subject and retreated:
"Adhering to the concept of win-win cooperation, we don't want to affect the cooperation because of these trivial matters, so I can agree to your proposal."

Roy and the others were stunned again. After looking at each other, they looked at Lu Heng suspiciously. They didn't know what the little fox was thinking, so they didn't speak for a while, waiting for Lu Heng to finish.

Sure enough, Lu Heng continued:

"It's okay not to have copyright. For the filming of subsequent sequels, our priority cooperation right, and the proportion is not lower than that of the first film. In addition, the right to choose the post-production company, and the right to choose no less than two main actors. "

The meaning of copyright lies in authorization, and it does not include the sale of the film itself, such as DVD sales, TV on demand, etc. - in this regard, Lu Heng and the others can still share.

There is no copyright, but the derivatives of the movie cannot enjoy the benefits, such as peripherals such as dolls, utensils, etc., as well as the use of images, and the use of Disney theme park venues, etc.

But in these aspects, unless Lu Heng and the others arrange personnel to sit in Disney to control every authorization, it will be a messy account, and it will be thankless if it is not clear.

As for the theme park, it is a business practice where they switch from one hand to the other, and there is no way to supervise it.

Although this aspect is quite profitable, it is too troublesome, and it will make Disney think this is a wolf!

As for the investment and proportion of the sequel, this was an agreement reached before, but it was not fully formal at that time, and Lu Heng's purpose was to take advantage of the situation to support the post-production special effects company he was about to create. This is the most important thing. As for the choice of actors , that's just doing it casually.

Roy touched his nose and suddenly laughed. At this moment, he finally realized that Lu Heng was waiting here.

But what puzzled him was, why?

After adjusting his sitting posture and taking another sip of coffee, Roy squinted his eyes and stared at Lu Heng, as if trying to see something from his face, but it was doomed to be in vain. Exhaling, Roy asked curiously:

"Do you really like this movie so much?"

This is a difficult question to answer. If you give a perfect reason, Roy will laugh and say: If this is the case, isn't it good for us to invest in ourselves?
It's not good to say against your will... Then you are still so enthusiastic, and even want to make a sequel?
Are you insulting my IQ?
But what Roy never expected was that Lu Heng chuckled and asked, "Don't you think so?"

"Cough...cough..."

Roy choked, if he hadn't swallowed the coffee, he would have sprayed Lu Heng's face right now.

What the hell... If Roy knows this sentence, he must be cursing in his heart.

Yes, you will only make this movie if you are optimistic. If I am not optimistic, can I invest?

Lu Heng answered, but it didn't mean he didn't answer.

But then, it was Roy's turn to make a decision.But he didn't make it clear, nodded and said:
"We need to think about this matter again, but I have no doubts about the cooperation. We can first draft the contract according to this plan."

Although Lu Heng was anxious, he couldn't show it on his face. He also smiled and said: "Then I will wait for your good news."

"Happy cooperation." Roy stood up and held out his hand.

"Pleasant to work with."

Lu Heng and the three of them shook hands with him in turn.

On the way back, Lu Heng and Jiang Zhiqiang briefly told Han Ping what happened just now.

"This is really an old fox, no, it should be a wolf." Han Ping was a little annoyed.

Jiang Zhiqiang also nodded. When the cost was confirmed just now, Roy's cunning and cunning appearance made him want to curse when he recalled it.

The two looked at Lu Heng in a blink of an eye, both puzzled: "What are you planning?"

Picture what?
On the bright side, it seems that Roy took advantage of all the advantages. The copyright alone will bring a lot of income every year, not to mention that Lu Heng has the sharing agreement, which is like giving them money.

But only Lu Heng himself knows that he plans a future!
If the production cost was not confirmed to be 1.1 million Mg, today's negotiation means that they won nothing.

But even so, even if the box office is 55 million, according to Disney's previous strong rules, roughly 1.1% of the box office goes to the producer, and it will get back [-] million, which just offsets the cost.

In other words, it takes 1.1 million yuan to protect its capital—this is still Disney’s strength. If Disney and other film companies other than a few giants have a cost of 3 million yuan, at least more than [-] million yuan can protect their capital.

And this capital preservation actually refers to Disney. For Lu Heng and the others, according to the agreement, the share ratio of more than 30 million yuan is only 3000%, that is, more than [-] million yuan, and they still lose money.

Only when the box office exceeds 35 million yuan, according to the agreement, the proportion of account sharing is increased to 700%, and the return is more than 700 million yuan, with a profit of more than [-] million yuan.

And this has not included tax rates and other consumption, otherwise it will be lower.

Not to mention Disney, how many films in Hollywood have grossed over 3 million?

Naturally, both Han Ping and Jiang Zhiqiang were a little puzzled.

"Do you really think this movie can sell well?"

"It's not that I doubt your vision, but that the risk is a bit high."

If it was his subordinates, Lu Hengda could use the words "you will know when the time comes", but they are partners, seniors and bosses, Lu Heng explained:

"I have analyzed that there has been no such type of film for decades, and superheroes in Europe and the United States have similar characteristics, and this different setting is very eye-catching."

"In addition to these, the protagonist's personality is very down-to-earth. Think about it, if in a fantasy movie, the protagonist is no longer Wei Guangzheng's image, but down-to-earth, each of us can find ourselves in it Will this sense of substitution increase again?"

Although the words "Wei Guangzheng" and "down-to-earth" sound fresh to them, the meaning is still understandable. After hearing the words and thinking about it, it really makes sense.

Seeing their expressions, Lu Heng smiled and said:

"But don't forget, it's not a feature film, but a fantasy film, just like "Harry Potter" and "Lord of the Rings". These two films have been released by Uncle Qiang, so he should know it very well selling point."

After getting acquainted, Jiang Zhiqiang said that Mr. Jiang was too born, so Lu Heng changed his name to Uncle Qiang.

Hearing what Lu Heng said now, Jiang Zhiqiang nodded, and finally connected these two movies with the Caribbean. Han Ping also thought about it. The two movies released this year will bring something new to Chinese audiences. freshness.

Especially the cool special effects, which are more explosive than "Red Cliff" - after all, history is still based on manpower and reality, but fantasy is different. Presented, the audience was amazed, including Han Ping, after all, this is a phenomenon.

Although the domestic box office of these two films is more than 5000 million, this is 02 after all, and the national box office for the whole year is only about 10 billion, accounting for more than 5% respectively. Before Lu Heng returns, the annual box office will exceed When it was 700 billion yuan, 5% was 14 billion yuan, nearly [-] million magnesium yuan, which is not a lot.

Lu Heng continued:
"The features of Hollywood blockbuster movies, apart from fast-paced plots, are all kinds of novelty and cool eye-catching, those special effects, those wonderful ideas, which fascinate us. In this regard, we all watch the plots of the Caribbean. But, did it attract you?"

Both Han Ping and Jiang Zhiqiang nodded. If not, they would never have come to talk to Lu Heng about this.

The fact is exactly the same. The mainstream Caribbean audience in China should actually be slightly older, over 30 and [-] years old. This is also the reason why the box office of this movie in Lu Heng's previous life was not high in China.

After all, unlike The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, especially the latter, young people prefer it, but the willingness of people of this age in China to buy tickets is not so high.

Lu Heng clapped his hands and said with a smile: "That's right, the plot is good, and the special effects are made by Tom from "Red Cliff", so there is absolutely no need to worry, and they definitely exceed expectations. In this way, what else do we have? Very suspicious."

Looking into the distance, Lu Heng had light in his eyes: "The box office will definitely be very high, so high that we can all make a lot of money."

Jiang Zhiqiang and Han Ping looked at each other, and they were indeed moved by Lu Heng's words, and there was a trace of expectation in their eyes, but then Han Ping seemed to think of something, and asked:

"In this case, why did they allow us in?"

Lu Heng smiled: "The authorities are obsessed, but I am a bystander."

Han Ping didn't know whether to laugh or cry, pointed at Lu Heng and said, "You kid, you're dishonest. We two old guys have been in this industry for so many years, and we've watched far more foreign movies than you. Aren't we more experienced than you?"

"Yes." Jiang Zhiqiang was still suspicious.

What else can Lu Heng say, he can only say: "Except for these data, plot and special effects guarantee, the rest I can only say is intuition. Although I have not been in the industry for a long time, my intuition is still relatively keen."

The two of them really thought about it, it can't be that this kid has the ability to predict the future, right?
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