Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 260 Negotiated

I and the two investment companies can still sell another 10% of the shares.

That would also ensure that the three parties together own 51% of the shares.

At this point, people from Wall Street, another world-famous place, naturally came over.

But how to say it.

A little bit of trouble.

In this regard, they are professionals.

The bidding is not generous enough either.

The key is that it must be listed within three years.

It's not that Gu Ming can't accept this.

but……

Why do I need you to give me some pointers?

You're not the highest bidder.

In the end, Gu Ming was more inclined to make a deal with Warner.

Because they were interested in the overseas distribution rights of the other half of the films that were not under contract with Sony Columbia, the bid was quite generous.

To acquire 10% of the shares, I am willing to pay 300 million!

Of course, there are other purposes for being willing to pay such a high price.

For films produced and distributed by Daystar in the future, the overseas distribution rights of films with a North American box office of over 50 million will be purchased at a price of 35% of the North American box office.

Basically, it can be said that the overseas distribution of future films produced by Beidou Star Entertainment will be taken care of by Sony Columbia and Warner Pictures.

but……

He has conditions, and Gu Ming also has additional conditions.

The lion said directly, "Beidou Star Entertainment wants the copyright of a character in DC Comics."

"This is not within the scope of negotiation." Warner's representative shook his head and refused without thinking. "Every character in DC Comics is a priceless treasure of Warner. No matter which character you want to buy or how much money you pay, we are all It’s impossible to sell.”

DC Comics, owned by Warner, is not as poor as Marvel Comics, and it still needs to sell its own characters.

If he dared to sell the character today, he would be kicked out of the company soon.

"What if I need an authorization?"

"What role is authorized?"

"Batman..."

"NO, NO, NO!" Before Gu Ming could finish speaking, the other party's head shook like a rattle, "It's impossible even if you offer 5 billion, this is not a negotiable issue!"

"Listen to me, he's the Joker in Batman." Gu Ming explained.

"Joker?" Warner's representative raised an eyebrow, "Just the Joker?"

"Just the Joker, a ten-year non-exclusive license."

Gu Ming still wants to make "Joker".

Although it is a comic book movie.

But let’s be honest, it’s technically a drama.

It can even be said to be a drama film that reflects social issues, class, etc.

It has the potential to win awards and has a good reputation.

And the box office is high enough!

Yes, times are different. It was a film made more than ten years later, and the social environment is different.

But as long as you choose the timing of the release, it won't be a big problem.

For example, it was released during the period after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, taking advantage of the financial crisis. I think many viewers will be able to empathize more with Gotham City in it.

"Is this the same as the conditions we discussed before?" Even if it was just authorization, he didn't want to give it and asked tentatively.

"You can think so." Gu Ming nodded.

Hearing this, the people sent by Warner couldn't make the decision for a while, "I need to go back and discuss it with the superiors."

"wait for your news!"

After shaking hands with him and watching him leave, Gu Ming went about whatever he should do.

If I can get the authorization, I will look for an opportunity to film "Joker".

No, then no.

Nothing is a necessity.

I have no shortage of companies that want to buy shares of Beidou Star Entertainment.

In the following time, Gu Ming once again participated in various gatherings and checked the status of the preparations for "La La Land" from time to time.

Until a week later.

News came out from Warner that they agreed to license the Joker, but only for seven years.

Gu Ming didn't bother to grind anymore, so he agreed directly.

A contract of intent is signed first.

As for when it will be finalized, it will take at least a month or two to let the three companies entrusted by them first audit Beidou Star Entertainment clearly.

After confirming that there is no problem, the three companies will sign together when the time comes.

……

As time goes by.

The final box office results for "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "Kingsman" have also come to an end.

The North American box office of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" exceeded 200 million, reaching 206 million, ranking behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, becoming the eighth highest-grossing film in North America this year, and also becoming the highest-grossing film ever released by Big Dipper Entertainment. A successful one.

And "Kingsman" also lived up to expectations, taking in $150 million at the box office.

Excited, Jackie Chan made a special trip to Gu Ming's place, drinking and chatting with Gu Ming.

But the gratitude goes without saying.

"Come and have a drink."

"I didn't expect that!"

"I thought my journey in Hollywood was over."

After all, things are different now than when he was young. When he was young, he knew that sooner or later he would be able to break into Hollywood again, with his Jackie Chan-style action movies. "

But now that he is almost in his fifties, he really doesn't have the energy anymore.

Unable to fight.

"Who would have imagined that "Around the World in 1 Days" failed, and then "Kingsman" achieved such great success."    "One hundred and fifty million, which is more than my original "Rush Hour " There are so many coming!”

Jackie Chan patted Gu Ming's arm excitedly, his eyes almost narrowed with laughter.

Since then, he has had two global hit series.

Walking on two legs is more stable.

Of course, compared with three legs, it is not stable enough.

Thinking of this, he felt a little emotional.

He also knew that Li Liandian received a salary of three million to accept "The Rescue".

Still thinking about watching a good show.

When you make a movie with a young guy, you may not be able to splash the water in the end.

In the end, that film almost gave Li Lien Lien the ability to challenge him as the number one person in the Chinese film industry.

If I had known today.

"Director Gu, you should have asked me to play the role of "Hurricane Rescue" in the first place. I can also play the role of a good father."

"You were willing to act at that time, but I couldn't afford your salary." Gu Ming shook his head, "'Rush Hour' has just become a hit, and you don't have a bonus of 6 to 7 million in salary. Can you afford it?"

"Yes!" Jackie Chan said a little and touched his big nose, "That's because you didn't come to me at the beginning. If you had come to me, I could get three million US dollars."

"Yeah, I should have come to you in the first place."

Gu Ming agreed, but secretly rolled his eyes.

Jackie Chan simply got drunk and started talking nonsense.

When I asked you to change my style, maybe I, the director, would have to leave in the end.

"It's not too late to find it now!" Jackie Chan climbed up the pole, "Director Gu, do you have any new action movies in your mind? It would be better if it is a series, and there are also the comedy movies you mentioned before, I think I can try it too."

"comedy……"

Gu Ming thought of "Wonderful Night at the Museum" which he bought and licensed but never filmed.

If it were given to Jackie Chan, would it be appropriate?

Would he be better than Ben Stiller?

Well, it's better that Gu Ming doesn't expect it, it's okay if it's not too far off.

After all, Ben Stiller is a dedicated comedian. In 98, "About Mary" was a global box office hit, and he later released two more "Meet the Father-in-law", with a combined North American box office of more than million.

Silk……

Think of this series of data.

The balance in Gu Ming's heart collapsed.

There's no comparison, even if "Kingsman" rises again, there's no comparison.

The fan base accumulated by the other party in the pure comedy market is still quite large.

But Jackie Chan has always been inseparable from action movies.

The production cost of "Night at the Museum" was so high, Gu Ming couldn't take such a big risk.

It's easy to say that the loss is more than 100 million at most.

But the impact on his reputation is too great.

The legend of undefeated, the golden touch of movies, suddenly failed in big investment?

Dear mother, maybe it will affect your career!

After some consideration, Gu Ming shook his head gently and said, "I don't have any ideas for now. Let's do it later. If I have a good project in the future, I will come to you."

"Actually, there's no need to be so anxious. We still have a second part of "Kings Agent"."

"It was launched two or three years later."

"There's no rush to consider your new project then."

"Forehead."

Jackie Chan smiled and looked at the ceiling, "New Line just happened to invite me to shoot "Rush Hour 3", so we'll talk about it later."

Speaking of "Rush Hour 3", Jackie Chan couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.

You might make a good profit this time.

New Line was willing to offer a salary of US$15 million plus a 15% share of the North American box office, as well as distribution rights in mainland China and Hong Kong Island.

But he still thinks it's not enough?

Another star, Tucker, received a salary of 20 million US dollars plus 20% of the North American box office share.

I won’t talk about the share of the movie, but as for the remuneration, he has to ask for 20 million.

If you don’t ask again, there will be no next time.

Between themselves and Tucker alone, they have a salary of nearly 40 million US dollars and a 35% share of the North American box office. This film will most likely be the final chapter.

From now on, "Rush Hour" will become a piece of history.

Then, like other old Hollywood movies, it has been sealed for a long time, and maybe it will be dug up and remade after more than ten or twenty years.

Then it's none of your business.

……

Chatting with Jackie Chan about "Night at the Museum".

Gu Ming took advantage of his free time to write the script.

As for the split shots.

Less than halfway through the painting, it’s time for the Oscar awards in the new year.

3 month 6 day.

This is Gu Ming's third time participating in the Oscars.

There were gains in the first two times. This time, Gu Ming certainly hopes to continue this fine tradition.

But at least there were several nominations in those two times.

This time, there was only one nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.

Even after spending a lot of money on public relations, Gu Ming was still unsure.

That all-or-nothing feeling is really not a good one.

However, in line with the principle that such a large investment must not be wasted, Gu Ming invited Zhou Xun, Liang Jiahui, and Chen Bing of "Shoplifters" to go to the red carpet together to show their faces and increase their popularity.

In this case, even if it fails to win the best foreign language film in the end, it can recover some of the investment cost.

(End of this chapter)