Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 111 Crazy money rush
"Forty-five million dollars!"

"But, Gu, I would like to add a clause. Within three months after the movie is released, if we are willing to purchase the overseas distribution rights except China and North America, the price is US$3000 million! It cannot be higher."

Anthony has great confidence in Gu Ming.

Especially after "Green Book", a literary film, has achieved good results at the box office.

Faith is not blind, but it is also quite superstitious.

In his eyes, Gu Ming was simply born for movies.

In this case, there is no reason why a movie that is produced by Gu Ming and written by Gu Ming, has the same style as the first one, and has all English dialogues, cannot be successful.

Totally worth the gamble.

Forty-five million US dollars, of which 500 million are spent on publicity and distribution expenses. As long as the box office can still exceed 2000 million, the cost can be earned back through the box office and TV broadcast rights alone.

Most of the disc income is net profit.

Even as long as the film's box office exceeds the cost line of 6000 million, Sony Columbia is confident that it will not lose money.

Mastering the distribution channels is so confident!

Of course, he will not let go of the possibility that the film may become a hit and the overseas distribution rights may skyrocket.

Now that we have made a gamble at a high price that no one has paid, we must control the remaining overseas distribution rights costs within a certain range, even if we pay the dividends of this high price ourselves.

If the North American box office can still exceed 3000 million, [-] million will be used to distribute it in other places.

If it cannot be broken, or even has a tendency to collapse at the box office, then of course there is no need to mention it.

Sony abandons the purchase or can negotiate a new suitable price.

"Gu, we are old friends. If we work together again, we have a high chance of success." After the money was given, Anthony talked to Gu Ming about the so-called "friendship."

Is friendship important in business?
unimportant.

But it does have the foundation, goodwill, and is part of a company.

There is indeed nothing wrong with the cooperation with Sony Columbia. With the backing of a giant like Sony, a company with a big business cannot afford to lose money.

I don't owe you any payment at all.

If Harvey Weinstein's Miramax were to pay this price, I'd really have to think about it.

It's hard for their company to come up with so much money at once, but they might have to pay for it in installments after the people from other companies leave.

If you don't want to sell to them, then sell to other companies, others are not stupid, and they will definitely lower the price.

"Anthony, I need to discuss this with other investors!"

Politely hold Anthony steady first.

Gu Ming called Han Sanpin and Xiying Studio, and Yinghuang's people went to another room.

His eyes briefly paused on the faces of the three of them.

"How is it? Will it be sold?"

"Director Gu, of course we listen to you! Whatever you think, we support all your decisions." Huo Wen smiled and handed over the decision-making power to Gu Ming.

"Uh, uh, the same thing." Not to mention the representative of Xiying Film Studio.

Anyway, it’s just a 5.00% share, just keep eating as long as you have meat.

Make the decision for Gu Ming, I won’t take you with me next time, I will sit on the wax directly.

If you don’t vote, others will vote.

"Don't look at me, I don't have any objections!"

"It's okay to sell it at this price. If you don't want to sell it, then remove the clause about purchasing other overseas copyrights. You're afraid the other party won't do it!"

"We really can't sell it to Warner for $4000 million."

Han Sanpin smiled and gave some suggestions, but the overall attitude was still, "You have the final say!"

"Then let's talk."

After all, it’s tens of millions of dollars. If converted into a business of hundreds of millions of RMB, a point would be several million dollars. A good small factory only pays this amount of salary in a year. There is no need to make a decision too early. If you can fight for it, Naturally, we should try our best to fight for it.

As a result, Gu Ming and Anthony continued to fight.

Gu Ming requested that only the North American distribution rights be purchased. Anthony said that if we only purchased the North American distribution rights, we would not offer such a high price. The risk would be too high and we could not make a loss-making transaction.

I talked about it all afternoon.

In the end, a happy agreement was reached.

The North American distribution rights are still US$500 million, and the overseas distribution rights also have strings attached, but the price has been increased by 300 million, reaching US$300 million.

Within three months, as long as Sony Colombia wants it, no matter what price others offer, as long as Sony offers 300 million, it will be sold to Sony at that price.

"So be it."

"Gu! The price offered this time is too high."

"The cost of the North American distribution rights alone is enough to match the price of the global distribution rights last time. We really took a big risk."

Stretching out his hand, Anthony didn't forget to say something miserable.

"Hurry up. Is the risk of a sequel movie really that big? Then why do you still pay this price? Is it because of my friendship?" Gu Ming asked rhetorically.

"Yes, that's right, it's my friendship with you."

Anthony punched Gu Ming on the shoulder with a smile, "May the friendship of more than 4000 million be stronger than the glaciers in Antarctica."

"Brother, global warming is causing glaciers to melt."

"Hahaha..." Anthony laughed, "Then before we melt, let's turn our friendship into a contract."

Anthony can't wait for "Taken 2" to be released in North America.

By then, it will not only be Sony making money, but also his dividends and additional credits, which may allow him to climb up the corporate ladder.

Both parties want to establish this matter in the form of a contract as soon as possible.

Plus Sony has deep pockets.

Natural progress is rapid.

Forty-five million dollars arrived, and everyone couldn't help but grin.

With this money, one North American can earn back the cost and nearly double the profit.

If all were sold as stipulated in the contract, the gross profit would be US$300 million.

Nearly four hundred million!

Who says movies don't make money?

I am also one of those who invest in movies. Why didn’t I realize that it was not making money?The chins of several people were slightly raised, and the corners of their mouths couldn't help but raise crazily.

Even if you make a lot of money, it’s still a beautiful thing.

On the same day, in order to cooperate with the publicity before the release of "Taken 2", this news was released.

Even to appear more sensational.

The promotion amount is calculated based on the total contract value.

["The Rescue" sold over [-] million yuan in foreign distribution, which is more than a large company for one movie. 】

[Morning Star, the well-deserved number one domestic private film company, the Morning Star in the domestic film industry! 】

[Domestic commercial movies are also blooming outside the wall, and the rise of domestic movies is on the way. 】

Six hundred million, this huge number, instantly attracted people's attention. Most people didn't know much about the selling price and were too lazy to think about it.

Simply comparing the size of a sum, the sales of this one are so much higher than the previous one!
Doesn’t it mean that the quality of the film is better?

Foreigners are willing to spend so much money to buy it. Are they being taken advantage of?
It must look good!

It happens to be the Chinese New Year, so the whole family should go and see it then.

……

After these publicity went out.

Gu Ming and Han Sanpin discussed it and sent red envelopes worth nearly 800 million yuan to the crew members.

At the same time, Gu Ming also made some other preparations.

For example, assign more than four bodyguards to each of Yan Danchen and his family, and tell them to try not to leave the urban area of ​​the city.

As for myself, I have eight bodyguards.

Three vehicles were also ordered in the company's name.

Bulletproof cars, one for me, one for Yan Danchen, and one for my parents.

Don't buy it.

I could still hide it a little before.

As soon as this publicity came out, and the movie was controlled by Daystar, all fools knew that they had money.

And unlike the assets of many wealthy people, I have a sum of cash that can be used at any time.

Not ordinary dazzling.

There are too many outlaws these days.

It is not uncommon for people to kill people just for hundreds of thousands.

But don’t let anyone notice you. If you want to be like the man named Zhang from Hong Kong Island and make him a few stars, then you will be a good target.

No matter what, it's better to be careful.

Let’s wait for this storm to pass.

Of course, Gu Ming actually couldn't stay in China for long. After giving instructions about the release, Gu Ming flew to the United States again.

Winning an award is not just a matter of spending money, but also a matter of human connection.

Those sentinel awards from the Oscars.

The judges are also Oscar judges. Can you not go?

It's just like giving gifts. I don't know who gave the gift, but I know who didn't.

What do you mean if you don't come?
Does it mean they don’t take us seriously?

Do you still want to win the award?

Besides, I don’t want to let Sony Columbia’s real money public relations expenses go to waste. They have already spent money, so you can pay for it. What’s the point?

You can also expand your network of contacts.

Although as a foreigner, it is impossible for the other party to treat him as one of his own, but as long as he does not fail, this network of connections can definitely be maintained.

No one has a grudge against money.

After returning to China to attend the premiere of "Rescue 2", Gu Ming went to the United States again, attending various parties and participating in various awards.

There is also the North American premiere of "Taken 2" on February 8th.

Until the New Year is approaching.

Only then did I return to the country.

Year, this is a festival with some different meanings to all Chinese people.

Gu Ming still wants to stay with his family.

Besides, the Oscar nominations are about to come out, so I can rest for a few days.

……

2002 2 Month 11 Day.

New Year's Eve.

It’s a time when every household in China is gathering together to exchange new peaches for old talismans.

The list of nominees for the 74th Oscars has been announced.

Gu Ming received a congratulatory call from Anthony immediately.

"happy New Year!"

Anthony congratulated in advance in his awkward Chinese that he learned from who knows where, and immediately switched to English.

"Gu! Shortlisted."

"Your Green Book really took up a lot of time. If it hadn't been for that, I couldn't believe you would have been shortlisted for so many nominations."

"There are six categories in total, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing."

"Best director?" Gu Ming confirmed.

"Oh yes, nominated."

"However, as a friend, I still hope you don't have too high hopes. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. Wait until you give this trophy to Martin Scorsese before you consider the impact."

"By the way, Gu, come here after the New Year. We've reached this point. One last rush, maybe it will create a miracle?"

"The better the box office of the movie, the more you can get, right?"

(End of this chapter)