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Chapter 51 DreamWorks Animation

Several creative staff used mallets to smash an ice sculpture half a man tall.

At the beginning, male stars such as Liu Dehua and Ge You were too gentle, and they only knocked off a few ice shards.

Liu Milk Cha, who was standing nearby, couldn't see it. He snatched the mallet from Liu Dehua's hand and struck hard at the ice sculpture. A large piece of ice fell down, and countless ice fragments flew into the sky.

Andy Lau couldn't dodge and was splashed all over his face. His snow-white shirt was even wet.

Seeing that her handsome partner was suddenly attacked by ice, Liu Milk Cha felt very sorry. She quickly patted Andy on the shoulder with concern and asked if he was injured.

After opening the champagne, the two drank glasses of wine on the spot without avoiding suspicion.

Li Mu just wanted to ask Huang Lei's opinion on this.

At this time, there was another circle of people with Li Mu as the center, and Li Mu also occasionally responded.

At the following press conference, Li Mu and Ning Hao left first, and Wang Zhonglei saw them off.

Li Mu came back this time specifically to go home.

Nortel Li Mu didn't go back. Anyway, the teachers had already asked for leave.

After returning home, Li Mu enjoyed a few happy days. Li's mother changed her cooking methods and adjusted her class schedule.

Li Peng has been busy with his clothing e-commerce business recently, and he is busy all day long.

Li Mu didn't know what Lao Li had done. It seemed like he had to take the time to ask, so as not to end up with a mess.

After staying for a few days, Li Mu boarded a plane to the beautiful country.

Li Mu went to Warner this time to mainly communicate two things. One was the plan for the next movie, to strike while the iron was hot and consolidate his position.

Li Mu plans to launch an A-level production this time to completely expand his reputation.

Of course, this production also has Li Mu’s selfish motives. Whether in the past life or in this life, Li Mu has never done a large-scale production.

It is also more suitable to practice with this game. It involves more people and scenes, but it is not long, so it is suitable for a novice like him.

After all, he is not an old man. He has experienced a lot of big scenes. He shouted "Wind, wind, strong wind, strong wind" on the stage, which is very powerful.

The script has been given to Warner and Will Smith each, and this meeting was mainly about this matter.

The investment in this meeting was not small, and professionals were brought to the meeting.

In this posture, it is definitely a vote, but everyone's respective proportions and accounts need to be discussed clearly here.

"The production cost of 1.35 million is no problem, right?" Li Mu said with a smile.

"You and Will Smith, if the budget of this movie is less than 2 million, Warner has no objection." Richard spoke directly to make a statement.

"Crystal requires an investment of 5000 million, and the share ratio is 38%."

"The director's remuneration and screenwriter's remuneration are included." Warner's negotiator took out a calculator and said directly after operating it for a while.

"Okay, let's announce to the public that the director's salary is 500 million + the screenwriter's fee is 200 million."

"2300 million + 15% share" Will Smith's team set their own price.

This price has basically reached its peak at this time.

The three parties nodded.

"By the way, I have designated candidates for two roles," Li Mu said suddenly.

Neither Richard nor Will Smith had any objections. Let’s not talk about Li Mu’s identity. He himself is one of the leaders.

What's more, except for Will Smith and a dog, everyone else in this movie is a supporting role, and no one chosen will affect the overall situation.

A few people finalized the general outline, and the remaining details were left to the subsequent teams to handle.

In this movie, Li Mu had a lot of selfishness and replaced the mother and son in the movie with Asian sisters.

Li Mu also wants to lead his people to Hollywood instead of going it alone.

At this time, Li Mu and Richard were talking in the office.

"Please contact DreamWorks Animation for me. I have a story. Maybe the three of us can collaborate." Li Mu took out a new script and handed it to Richard.

Richard flipped through it casually a few times, then called a person and handed the script over.

The two did not continue to talk about the new movie and talked about other matters.After nearly an hour, I finished reviewing the script and handed it back. The letter A was clearly written on the cover.

Richard was a little excited when he saw this.

Generally speaking, this kind of script will most likely make money. This is like the expression of seeing a beautiful knife.

"OK, leave this to us and keep in touch." Richard agreed without hesitation at this time.

Richard was also a little regretful at this time. Warner Bros. Animation is focusing on the production of TV animation series and animated feature films, and has not yet involved in the production of animated theater movies.

Li Mu also knew this, so he chose DreamWorks Animation.

Seeing that his goal was achieved, Li Mu stopped staying here. He said a few words casually and then left.

"I need some control over this movie, don't forget it." Li Mu reminded him before leaving.

Richard nodded and personally escorted Li Mu to the door.

To be honest, Li Mu himself didn't really want Warner to share the cake this time. After all, his status at this time is close to that of DreamWorks Animation, so there is a high probability that he will not be rejected.

But the trouble is the issue of dominance. If you go to DreamWorks Animation alone like this, it will basically be difficult to win the dominance.

It’s just a screenwriter + investor role, but it’s difficult to compete with DreamWorks Animation for some rights.

Li Mu still needs to fight for this movie to pave the way for some subsequent arrangements.

Furthermore, if DreamWorks Animation makes some adjustments in the future, it will make losses, let alone profits. After all, Hollywood has done a lot in its previous life.

A place that even dares to swallow Wall Street money is not a good place.

Eat cake with Warner, it is a lot more convenient because Warner takes the initiative.

Secondly, Li Mu and Warner have a deeper cooperation to avoid swallowing up this benefit. With peers of the same level watching over them, the security is much higher.

A few days later, DreamWorks Animation responded with a message.

At this time, DreamWorks Animation was listed on Nasdaq and was separated from DreamWorks and became an independent company.

DreamWorks will soon be owned by Paramount.

Later, DreamWorks Animation entered into a six-year distribution agreement with Paramount, starting in 2006.

It has nothing to do with what Li Mu was talking about at this time. Warner will communicate and resolve the issue of distribution, not to mention that this is only 2005.

Li Mu wants Warner to distribute this series without any overlap with Paramount, but the final outcome depends on Warner's efforts.

Jeffrey Katzenberg, this is the person Richard and Li Mu want to meet this time.

The three teams were talking closely in the office, and the script of "Kung Fu Panda" was on the table.

"Li, I admit that Chinese Kung Fu is very attractive, and this moving panda is indeed very cute, but this is business." Katzenberg shook his head.

"The ratio you want is too high. As long as any animation is produced by DreamWorks Animation, we must be the first leader. No one can change this!"

"OK Mr. Katzenberg, I understand what you mean. On condition that we take a step back, but Crystal and Warner must have corresponding leadership authority." Li Mu's expression did not change at all, and no one could tell that Li Mu was thinking about it at this time. What.

"You can tell me your conditions." Katzenberg was waiting quietly at this time.

"We need to send people to participate in the production, and we will be responsible for the martial arts guidance. After all, I know Chinese Kung Fu better than you. The people I choose will produce better works." Li Mu continued.

"And Crystal and Warner also want a share of the surrounding area, 4%!"

"NO, up to 2%!" Katzenberg interrupted Li Mu directly. You must know that the real value of an animated movie is not just the box office. The peripheral profits are often higher and more terrifying than the box office.

Just look at Disney in its past life and you will know.

How could Li Mu and Warner not be eyeing this cake.

"Hollywood is not just DreamWorks Animation, Mr. Katzenberg." At this time, Richard spoke.

"If it's only [-]%, Warner doesn't have to look to DreamWorks Animation."

"There is not another Kung Fu Panda movie, this is a series." Li Mu added fuel to the fire at the right time.

"3%, no more." Katzenberg looked at the two people, thinking about it in his mind, and finally gave a number.

"3.5!" Li Mu and Richard shook their heads and said the number they wanted in unison.

(End of this chapter)