Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 143 The Company's New Business

"Then the North American distribution rights are decided."

Gu Ming smiled and stretched out his hand.

Such an outcome would be beneficial to both parties.

Zhang Yimou wants to have an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

He has proven himself in Europe's top three, and he wants to prove himself in the Oscars as well.

Prove that you can win an Oscar, prove that you are not weaker than Li Yu.

Thinking so crazy!

Han Sanpin wanted it more, even more than Zhang Yimou.

Gu Ming won the best picture, but after all, he still had to share it with others, and the film was not a Chinese film, so it didn't sound good when told about it.

Li Yu actually won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
But his identity...

It would be better to have a well-established domestic director!

Although Zhang Yimou's father was his opponent at the beginning, he was not a good actor at all, but he was much better than Li Yuzong. He was cultivated by the domestic film system.

Gu Ming naturally also thought that even if it was a film by another director, it could at least prove his strength in North America. Any director who wanted to win an Oscar would definitely consider looking for him.

The status can also be improved even further.

All three of them think so, but if they want Sony Colombia to work hard to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, they may have to pay for it themselves. The key is not to be so shameless.

Such a small concession, a concession of 200 million yuan in exchange for Sony's commitment, Oscar connections and 300 million public relations funds, is not a loss.

As for Sony Colombia.

In fact, they were not prepared to help "Heroes" compete for the best foreign language film. This film was a bit too commercial, and Anthony felt that it was a bit incomprehensible.

The impact is [-]% failure. If you want to succeed, you have to invest a lot of money and rely on money to make the best foreign language film.

With such a large investment, it may not be successful. It is better to promote it with the routine of a commercial film and make money.

Gu Ming made such a concession, and he was moved. It was equivalent to adding 100 million US dollars to fight for the Oscar. Even if he could not win the award, he would only be nominated, and he could earn back the 100 million US dollars from the DVD market.

No one compensates.

This is a win-win deal.

"Oh, nice to work with."

Anthony shook hands with Gu Ming, and then said immediately, "Then we have to sign an agreement for distribution rights in other countries. We will help you win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. We are responsible for the connections and so on. In the end, we won the award. It is publishers from other countries who make money, and we cannot accept this."

"Gu, how about signing an agreement as before that determines the price of distribution rights in overseas markets based on the North American box office?"

I'm not only afraid that I'll have to pay for my underpants, but I'm also afraid that my good food will be served to me.

Anthony still wanted to seize the distribution rights in other places first to remain invincible.

Unavoidably, he was organizing the wedding banquet and preparing the bride price, but in the blink of an eye, the bride went to the bridal chamber with someone else.

Gu Ming also knew that he disagreed with this agreement, and the previous agreement was in vain.

Nodding in agreement.

But at the same time, he changed the topic, "But we can no longer calculate the price based on [-]% of the North American box office."

"This film is a Chinese film, and it will most likely be more popular in Japan and South Korea than in North America."

"And it might even be popular in Europe."

"Zhang Yimou has been a frequent visitor to Europe's top three for more than ten years. Liang Chaowei and Gong Li are both more famous in Europe than in North America."

"I can't accept [-]% of the North American box office."

In the previous life, the North American box office of "Heroes" was 5000 million, but the global box office was nearly [-] million U.S. dollars. Excluding the mainland box office, other markets besides North America also had a box office of nearly [-] million U.S. dollars.

That’s twice the North American box office.

Gu Ming could no longer accept [-]% of the price.

Even if the price of the previously negotiated contract is reduced again, we cannot agree!

You know, the box office of this film in Neon reached 400 million U.S. dollars, which is higher than that in China. The box office in South Korea also exceeded 500 million U.S. dollars, and the box office in Britain, France, and Italy exceeded [-] million U.S. dollars.

"30.00%! 30.00% of the box office share of other places' box office." Gu Ming said.

"No!"

"Gu, you are talking like a lion. There is no such model in Hollywood."

Yes, it is indeed the lion's opening.

In order to ask for a high price, make a counteroffer on the ground.

After a dispute, the price was set at 30.00% of the box office in the North American market.

After the final box office results in the North American market are released, Sony Columbia will buy it at this price within two months, otherwise it can be sold to other companies.

Of course, in order to prevent them from playing games, this agreement also has additional clauses, stipulating that no less than 1000 theaters will be opened in the United States, and the publicity fee will be no less than [-] million US dollars.

At this point, all terms have been negotiated!
After the preliminary contract was signed, Gu Ming looked at the ceiling and couldn't help but look forward to it.

I don't know how this "Hero" will change compared to the previous life under my influence.

Will the box office be higher and will it win the best foreign language film?

In a previous life, "Heroes" was signed to Miramax, Harvey Weinstein's company.

It cannot be said that this company does not have distribution capabilities, but compared with the Big Six, it is obviously not on the same level.

Winning prizes, well, this is Harvey Weinstein’s forte.

But at the same time, you're not that important to Harvey.

Just look at the films related to Miramax in the Oscars that year.

"The Hours" helped Nicole Kidman win the Best Actress Award.

And "Chicago," which won four minor awards and the Oscar for Best Picture.

Let you win the best foreign language film again?

My old white man doesn’t want to lose face?That doesn't confirm the fact that Oscar is manipulated by Harvey.

If Harvey was asked to choose between these two movies and "Heroes", he actually didn't need to make a choice at all.

"Chicago" is produced by Miramax.

The heroine of "The Hours", Nicole Kidman, who recently divorced Tom Cruise, is in and out of the spotlight with Harvey every day.

With Harvey's character, he won't even give you a role, and he will help you win the Oscar for Best Actress. Do you want to give nothing?
So the question is, who could "Heroes" sacrifice at that time, who would be more tempting in Harvey's eyes than Nicole Kidman?

No.

Therefore, Sony Columbia may not be willing to work harder to win prizes.

"I hope there will be a good result."

After all, half of the income from "Hero" goes into his own pocket, and he is still the producer.

Not only make money, but also gain fame!

……

Wait until Anthony leaves temporarily.

Han Sanpin and Zhang Yimou both came over and expressed their gratitude, "Thank you."

"Why are you thanking me?" Gu Ming asked.

"In order to help Yimou win the Best Foreign Language Film, this film will be sold for at least US$200 million less, of which US$100 million will be yours." Han Sanpin said no more.

As long as he knows about this kind of thing.

If Zhang Yimou can win the best foreign language film, Zhang Yimou will make the most money, and he will also earn political achievements.

In comparison, Gu Ming, who worked hard, earned the least.

He must express his attitude.

"Hey, where is this from?"

"Director Zhang and I are fellow villagers, and my father and I were both colleagues at Xiying Film Studio before. I should help him, right?"

"I remember this affection." Zhang Yimou shook hands with Gu Ming heavily.

Regret flashed across his eyes.

If only I hadn't known Zhang Weiping from the beginning, Gu Ming would definitely be a perfect collaborator.

It’s a pity that I met Zhang Weiping first!
It is impossible for me to kick Zhang Weiping away because of a drunken mistake.

Thinking of this, he felt more sorry for Gu Ming.

opened his mouth.

"I've thought of a new story. Weiping wants to take control. I'll try my best to give you a share, Mr. Gu."

"Oh, what kind of story is it?" Gu Ming asked.

"When I was filming "Hero", I went back to Chang'an and saw that Tang City was well built, so I had an idea to shoot an ancient costume martial arts film set in the late Tang Dynasty in Tang City."

"Should we invite Li Lianjie?"

"I can't afford it." Zhang Yimou shook his head, "I can let him get a big reduction in his salary once. Now his salary is 500 million U.S. dollars. He can't let people star in movies at a fraction of the price again and again, right? He can't reduce the price a lot. According to his If you bid at the market price, you won’t be able to get your money back.”

"Weiping wants to make it a blockbuster, and the salaries of other actors are also indispensable, as well as production costs."

"I plan to invite several well-known actors from Hong Kong to film. They have good influence both in China and in the Southeast Asian market."

"Oh..." Gu Ming confirmed that this was the "House of Flying Daggers".

The blind girl is sometimes a martial arts master, sometimes she needs help to walk.

The reputation is even worse than "Heroes".

The box office is not as high as "Hero", whether domestic or foreign.

Then Gu Ming was not that interested and waved his hand, "You don't have to ask Mr. Zhang to get it. I don't want Zhang to embarrass you."

Although it was a rejection, Zhang Yimou was deeply moved.

At the same time made up his mind.

"No! I must get my share from Zhang Weiping. If he falls out over this, then he will fall out!"

"It's really unnecessary." Gu Ming continued to refuse, "I don't have that much money to invest in your new film now. If Director Zhang really wants to express something, then he should promote our hometown Tangcheng more and use some morning stars. Artists are fine.”

"No problem!" Zhang Yimou assured, patting his chest, "There aren't many actors in the new picture. As long as there are suitable roles, I will use Daystar artists."

"Thank you then."

"It's too far-fetched to say thank you."

……

While waiting for Anthony to make money.

Gu Ming planned the way out for the tens of millions of dollars that "Hero" could earn from Sony in advance.

First let Li Xiaoping set up a special effects company called Tiangong Color in Chang'an.

Then he asked a headhunting company to find a person named Xu Jian.

That is, the founder of Mo Jing Tianhe who was later responsible for the special effects of "The Wandering Earth".

This kind of person who has been tested by history is what Gu Ming likes to use the most.

Although most talents are created by talent and experience, their ability to succeed in previous lives shows that there is no problem with talent.

Don’t worry about the problem of not being able to cultivate students despite being given a resource platform.

At this moment, Xu Jian is working as a director in a film and television company.

He is very aware of Daystar's strength in the film and television industry.

Hearing that Daystar wanted to recruit him, he came to Daystar without thinking twice.

(End of this chapter)