China Entertainment: Return to 2007

Chapter 116 Rejection and Official Announcement

Oh my god!Are these Daxia people crazy? !
A billion dollars? !
How dare he? !
Before coming here, Leonard carefully checked Xu Ge's information.
Judging from various signs, he concluded that Xu Ge was not easy to fool.

Although I have long known that Xu Ge is difficult to deal with, I have no illusions about winning "Despicable Me" for $100 million.
But Leonard never expected that Xu Geyi would quote such a sky-high price!

What is the concept of a billion dollars?
Not to mention giving this money to others, even if it is given to the truck driver who is the best at making money, it can be enough to make ten "Avatar" films!

For a moment, Leonard only thought that Xu Ge was crazy?

That’s why he shouted out such ridiculous numbers!
"Oh my god! Mr. Xu! One billion dollars, are you kidding me?!

"Despicable Me" is just a short animation, how can it deserve this number? ! "Cohen's beard was shaking with anger. If it hadn't been for the fact that this was Xu Ge's territory, he would have slapped the table and thrown the tea cup!
"Mr. Leonard and Mr. Cohen, please don't be angry yet." Xu Ge stopped the two of them from getting angry and explained: "Maybe I didn't make it clear. What I'm selling for one billion dollars is all the copyrights. Of course the price will be higher.

If you simply want the rights to adapt an animated movie of "Despicable Me", then the price will definitely be much lower. "

Cohen mocked: "Oh! Mr. Xu! Yours is much lower, isn't it 1 million US dollars?"

Xu Ge nodded: "Mr. Cohen is really clever. Yes, it is 1 million US dollars."

Cohen: "..."

Based on the global box office revenue of "Despicable Me 1" of US$5.43 million and peripheral revenue that is much higher than this figure,

Xu Ge’s asking price of US$1 million doesn’t really seem that high?

But to Cohen Leonard's ears, this was no different than robbing money.

Don't say they don't know how profitable "Despicable Me" is now.
Even if he knew it, with the greed of the capitalists, he would never agree to this number of eating meat and drinking blood!
"Mr. Xu, there is an old saying in Daxia, which is that cooperation leads to mutual benefit. Universal is really sincere. You should offer a real price of US$200 million. What do you think?" Leonard suppressed his heart. Angry, continue to bargain with a smile.

Xu Ge shook his head and said with a smile: "Mr. Leonard, the differences between us are too big, there is no need to continue talking.

Come, see off. "

Leonard: "..."

Cohen: "..."

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"Xu Ge, have you really decided not to sell?"

In the office, Ni Ni asked curiously.

"Who said we won't sell it?" Xu Ge smiled and was noncommittal.

"Then why did you drive them away?"

"These ugly people are arrogant and arrogant. If we don't kill them for their prestige, how can we cooperate in the future?!"

Xu Ge took a sip of tea and smiled: "Many people don't understand the true skills of cooperation.

Rushing to beg for help is not called cooperation, but kneeling and licking.

Since I can make money standing up, why should I kneel down? "

Ni Ni looked at Xu Ge with admiration: "Xu Ge, you are so amazing and know so much."

Xu Ge patted her little head and said with a smile: "In the future, you can watch more and learn more. When you are capable, you will naturally understand."

"Xu Ge, aren't you afraid that they will really leave?" Ni Ni asked doubtfully.

"Let's just go. The golden rooster that lays eggs is in my hands. How can I still find a partner?" Xu Ge waved his hands indifferently and said calmly: "There is not only one Universal in Hollywood. Disney, 20th Century Fox, Sony …Which company can’t cooperate?”

Having said that, Xu Ge is still willing to cooperate with Universal if possible.

After all, they have successful experiences in previous lives, and if "The Magical Daddy" is given to them, the chances of it becoming a hit are greater.

"Xu Ge, if "Despicable Me" is so good, why don't we make it ourselves?" Ni Ni asked again, sipping her cherry lips.

"You silly girl, how can such a good thing happen in this world?" Xu Ge scratched her nose angrily: "Although the quality of "Despicable Me" is excellent, if there is no Hollywood capital operation, it will not be able to break through the sky. Being able to release it near Daxia, what we get is definitely not as much as what we get from cooperation."

Since ancient times, there has been a long-standing debate about whether times make heroes or heroes make times.

Similar to this theory,
In the entertainment industry, which one is more important, capital or talent?

While both are important, truth be told,
If you don’t have capital to work far away, no matter how talented you are, it’s useless.

After all, whether it is a movie or a TV series, no one invests in the filming, and no matter how good the talent is, there is no place to use it.

The "Despicable Me" project was temporarily shelved.
Leonard and Cohen could only return home in despair.

Although Leonard won the bet, from then on he pursued Angela without the stumbling block of Cohen.

But sitting on the plane, he was still listless.

After all, the main purpose of his trip was for "Despicable Me".
If this task is not completed, nothing else matters.

"Cohen, you said we bypass Xu Ge Film and Television and launch "Despicable Me" directly. What will be the result?"

"Oh, Leonard, are you crazy? Today is different from the past. People in Daxia are no better than before.
If you dare to do this, believe it or not, you will be thrown out by the board of directors as a scapegoat tomorrow?

I haven’t lived enough yet and want to see Angela for a few more years. "

"Cohen, you lost the bet, Angela belongs to me."

"For God's sake, Leonard, I advise you to give up this idea as soon as possible. Angela is so arrogant that she doesn't even look at me as her brother-in-law.
How could I fall in love with a greasy middle-aged man like you? "

"Damn Xu Ge, if he hadn't deliberately offered a sky-high price to prevent me from acquiring "Despicable Me", I would be going to accompany Angela to Hawaii for vacation right now."

"Leonard, "Despicable Me" is the most touching animated short film I have ever seen in my life. I have a hunch that if I can direct an animated feature, I can make it famous all over the world!"

"Cohen, give up this unrealistic dream of yours!
Do you think the board of directors can approve the US$1 million licensing fee? "

"Oh, Leonard, you can't see it, right?
The US$1 million was just offered by the cunning Daxia people to scare us.
If you talk to him next time, you will definitely be able to come up with a suitable plan..."

The plane crossed the Pacific Ocean, passed through the clouds, escaped into the sky, and disappeared into the depths of the ocean.

On the sea, a few seagulls were flying leisurely, the breeze was blowing, and the blue sea was rippled, which was so beautiful.

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The imperial capital, the Zhang family.

"Zhang Yi, the food is ready, come and eat soon."

Wearing an apron, Qian Linlin prepared a table of delicious food.

"coming."

Zhang Yi nodded and walked out of the study with a smile on his face.

The dinner table is filled with delicious dishes, including chicken stewed with mushrooms, pot-roasted pork, ground three delicacies, pork stewed with vermicelli, and shredded sweet potatoes, all of which are Zhang Yi’s favorite authentic Northeastern dishes.

"Well, this chicken is so delicious. It's so crispy and tender to the bone. My Linlin's cooking skills are really good!"

After picking up a piece of chicken and stewed mushrooms, Zhang Yi praised it repeatedly.

Qian Linlin smiled and gave him a piece of pot-roasted meat: "Try this piece of meat and see if it's fragrant?"

"Smells! How can the pot-roasted pork made by my wife not smell so good?! I'm going to eat them all tonight!" Zhang Yi picked up the rice bowl exaggeratedly, his manner like a cloud.

Qian Linlin smiled sweetly: "Okay, then I'll fry five more dishes." Zhang Yi: "..."

"Haha, who told you to talk so much?" Seeing Zhang Yi's resentful look, Qian Linlin covered his mouth and chuckled.

Zhang Yi winked and said, "Aren't I just trying to make you happy? My dear wife, I know I'm wrong, please let me go, okay?"

"Okay, okay, I forgive you. Let's eat quickly. It won't taste good if it gets cold."

"Hey, thank you, wife!"

Before Zhang Yi and Qian Linlin met, their relationship was not smooth.

Zhang Yi was disliked by his ex-girlfriend's mother and was forced to break up with him.

And Qian Linlin is even more divorced.
After the two met, they fell in love with each other and soon came together.

Qian Linlin is 6 years old and takes care of Zhang Yi like a mother in daily life.
It was with her encouragement and help that Zhang Yi took over the filming of "Soldier Assault" and "My Captain, My Regiment". From then on, his career began to improve.

The two of them are a perfect match, and they make this little leaky home run happily, making others envious.

"Linlin, Director Xu's new movie "Monster Hunt" will start filming soon.

Do you think I should take the role of Ge Qianhu? "

While eating, Zhang Yi said in a serious tone.

"Zhang Yi, this is not a question of whether you should take the role, but a question of how to act well." Qian Linlin took a sip of water and carefully analyzed for Zhang Yi: "Yu Qing, Xu Ge is your nobleman, and to you If he offers you the role of Ge Qianhu because of his support, you can't refuse.

Yu Li, Xu Ge is your boss and has the power of life and death over you. If you go against his will, the consequences will go without saying. "

"Yu Gong, based on your image, the role of the male protagonist Song Tianyin obviously does not suit you, but the villain Ge Qianhu matches you very well.

Yu Zi, your future is to be the best actor in China. If you keep playing positive roles, your acting skills will be restricted and your performance will be affected. "

"Whether it's emotional or rational, public or private, you have to play the role of Ge Qianhu.

In this case, we must grasp this role well and strive to let everyone see your true strength. "

Qian Linlin was indeed a good wife, and she woke up Zhang Yi with just a few words.

These days, Zhang Yi has been very troubled. After all, he has never played a villain after many years of debut.

He is worried about whether the audience can accept his villain image?
He was also very hesitant, not knowing whether Xu Ge's support of Chen Xiao was unintentional or intentional.

But now, after listening to Qian Linlin's words, Zhang Yi suddenly became enlightened.

"Linlin is right, the most important thing for an actor is acting skills. As long as I play Ge Qianhu well, then whether it is Director Xu or the audience,
You will definitely be impressed by me! "

Having made up his mind, Zhang Yi no longer struggled.

After eating happily, Meimei took a hot bath and fell asleep peacefully with Meimei in his arms.

The next day, after packing his bags and saying goodbye to his wife, Zhang Yi got on the plane and flew directly to Jinling.

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In Jinling at the end of April, the grass is growing and the orioles are flying, and the sun is shining brightly.

This morning, in the lobby of Jinling Hotel,

Before eight o'clock, a large group of people gathered.

"Old Liu, are you here too?"

"Aren't you here too?"

"Who wouldn't come on such an important day?"

"Speaking of which, Xu Ge is getting more and more awesome. Today, "Monster Hunt" held a press conference. Countless media from all over the world came, right?"

"Who makes me now the most influential young director and an industry capital with assets of over [-] million yuan?
How can his new movie not attract everyone’s attention? "

"I heard that the male lead in "Monster Hunt" has been replaced? Instead of letting Zhang Yi play, he replaced him with a new actor, Chen Xiao?
Do you think Zhang Yi is angry? "

"Zhang Yi and Ni Ni have always been Xu Ge's male and female protagonists. Now Zhang Yi is suddenly replaced. Do you think he will be okay with it?"

"It's useless to have any opinions. This is Xu Ge, the most popular film director in the new generation and Zhang Yi's boss.

What can he do? "

"Hey, have you heard? Xu Ge and Liu Shishi are getting together..."

"Your news is too out of date. You only know it now?"

"Isn't Ni Ni in danger? Then Master Liu is much more beautiful than her."

"Is pure beauty useful? Ni Ni is Xu Ge's real girlfriend. The two met in the ordinary and grew up together until today. They have a deep relationship. Don't you see that they are still deeply in love now?
A mere Master Liu could not shake her position. "

"If, I mean if, Xu Ge is still having an affair with another actress,
Do you think Ni Ni’s position is still secure? "

"Who? Is it Yang Mi?

Last week Xu Ge went to Hengdian to visit the cast of "Wei Wei" and he heard that he stayed overnight at the hotel where Yang Mi was staying. Is the rumor true?
She also covets the position of the proprietress of Xu Ge Film and Television? "

"Fuck! This bastard Xu Ge is such a beast!

Eating from the bowl, looking at the pot, and staring at the yard, you are really a scumbag! "

"It's only three, do you need to be so excited?

Aren’t you unaware of the level of chaos in this circle?
Besides, I agree with you, so what does it have to do with you? "

"Yes, if I were as young, as talented, and as wealthy as him, I would be even more of a beast than him!"

"..."

There were many discussions about mis-recordings, and as the time approached,

Xu Ge appeared together with Ni Ni, Chen Xiao, Zhang Yi, Jiang Wu, Da Shu, Wu Junru and other main creators,
The atmosphere at the scene was hot.

"Director Xu! I heard that you and Master Liu are already living together in Magic City. Is this true?!"

"Director Xu! It is said that you and Yang Mi once stayed in the same hotel. What do you think of this?"

"Director Xu, is Ni Ni your real girlfriend?
If so, you were having an affair with three actresses: Ni Ni, Liu Shishi, and Yang Mi at the same time.
Are you a little sorry for Ni Ni? "

"Director Xu..."

Coincidentally, in order to win headlines, all entertainment reporters pointed their fingers at Xu Ge.

Under the spotlight,

Faced with repeated bombardments from many entertainment reporters, Xu Ge remained calm and collected.

Looking at the quiet Ni Ni next to him, he nodded with satisfaction. Xu Ge directly put his arms around Ni Ni's slim waist and said loudly: "Yes, Ni Ni is my girlfriend, and she and I are already together. , I hope everyone will stop thinking nonsense and stop making up scandals about me!"

People's Entertainment: "..."

(End of this chapter)