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"OK, OK."

Although he was unhappy, George, the vice president of DreamWorks Animation, did not show it on his face. He said, "Ye, I have to say that your request is very reasonable."

"Just do as you said. If there are corresponding commercial activities in the future, we will pay you."

"As for the sequel adaptation..." George smiled slightly and said, "I think the amount paid in this contract is enough, right?"

Ye Zhiqiu shook his head and said calmly, "Sorry, I don't think it's enough."

"..." George's smile gradually faded, and he looked directly into Ye Zhiqiu's eyes and said, "Do you know how many animated films Hollywood releases on average each year, and how many of them can have sequels?"

"The answer is an average of 40-50 animated films per year, and only less than one-twentieth of them are worth having a second sequel. Do you think Kung Fu Panda will be one of them?"

Ye Zhiqiu asked back, "Why not?"

George said without comment, "It seems that Ye, you are very confident in this work. Ah."

Ye Zhiqiu's expression remained unchanged, and he said directly: "I am used to having the belief that I will succeed before doing something, and I will make all preparations for the subsequent possibilities."

At this point, the atmosphere between the two sides was already somewhat tense, and Fang Long on the side quickly came to the rescue and said: "Haha, young people are really different."

"George, there is something I have to tell you. In addition to being a musical genius, Ye is also very accomplished in film. His scripts have achieved the top ten box office results in China. "

"Jackie, you know, Hollywood is facing the global market." George did not sell Fang Long's face, and then said sarcastically: "DreamWorks Animation has been making animated films for nearly 30 years, but even with our strength, we dare not say that we can guarantee that we can make a work that can have a sequel. It seems that we should ask you more about this aspect."

"OK, then how much do you think the adaptation rights of the sequel to "Kung Fu Panda" in the contract should be worth?"

On the side, Fang Long kept winking at Ye Zhiqiu, indicating something with his eyes.

Ye Zhiqiu smiled, leaned back comfortably on the chair, and said, "I think this is a price that DreamWorks Animation cannot accept at the moment."

"So, let's put it off until later."

Hearing this, George's face darkened, and he said word by word, "If I say that DreamWorks Animation would rather terminate this project if we don't get the subsequent adaptation rights?"

Ye Zhiqiu shrugged, "That's a pity. Believe me, this is DreamWorks Animation's loss."

George's face was uncertain, and he looked straight at Ye Zhiqiu, as if he was lost in thought.

Under his extremely oppressive gaze, Ye Zhiqiu looked normal, without any sign of nervousness. Instead, Fang Long, who was standing next to him, looked embarrassed and a little anxious.

The scene fell into silence. After more than ten seconds, George suddenly changed his expression and laughed: "Hahaha, Ye, you are indeed as confident as the rumors say."

"Okay! Then the contract terms will be as you said. I hope that "Kung Fu Panda" can have a sequel. At that time, DreamWorks Animation will give you a satisfactory price!"

Ye Zhiqiu's face was normal, as if he had already expected this result, or he didn't care whether George agreed or not. Fang Long on the side was relieved.

To be honest, if the "Kung Fu Panda" project was cancelled, he would feel sorry, but it was not unacceptable.

On the contrary, what worried him most was another film "The Foreigner". He had finally encountered an action film with a very satisfactory plot and character design in the past few years. If this matter affected Ye Zhiqiu's plan to enter Hollywood and terminated the filming of this film, he would really want to cry without tears.

This is indeed not a fair thing done by DreamWorks Animation. Just those two clauses, they treat people as fools who know nothing. If he hadn't taken into account the other party's background, he would have almost scolded for Ye Zhiqiu just now.

On the other hand, George's performance just now was actually a bit of real anger, but it was more of a pretense.

As a vice president of an animation giant, how could he really not be able to control his emotions? Everything is just a negotiation skill based on interests.

DreamWorks Animation is indeed optimistic about the movie "Kung Fu Panda", otherwise it would not have invested 40 million US dollars in it. After experiencing several consecutive project failures and a sharp drop in stock prices, this is not a small project for the once glorious DreamWorks Animation.

But their consistent arrogance and long-standing prejudice have made them look down on practitioners from China.

As an insider, George knows that inIn this industry, it is very difficult for a screenwriter from Asia to open up the market without help. For example, Hollywood movies are generally exported to other countries, while there are very few Asian movies that can achieve high box office in North America.

Therefore, he felt that even if there were some unfair aspects in today's contract, a rookie screenwriter who was eager to enter Hollywood would generally accept it in the end.

But he didn't expect that Ye Zhiqiu would refuse so straightforwardly, but DreamWorks Animation was reluctant to give up the "Kung Fu Panda" project, so he could only modify the contract obediently.

For Ye Zhiqiu, he certainly saw the meaning behind George's move. Although he was very unhappy, he also knew that this "prejudice" was rooted in some people's bones, and angry quarrels could not solve the problem.

On the contrary, this was a weapon he could use to fight back.

After waiting for more than ten minutes, the assistant brought the revised contract, and after the accompanying lawyer carefully checked it, Ye Zhiqiu signed his name.

"Happy cooperation, Ye!" George stood up and extended his hand enthusiastically, as if he was not affected by the unpleasant episode just now.

Ye Zhiqiu smiled and shook hands with the other party, and suddenly said: "Mr. George, I believe you are also optimistic about this story."

"Excuse me, what is the box office expectation of DreamWorks Animation for Kung Fu Panda?"

George was stunned. The cooperation between the two parties had been confirmed. He did not hide it and said directly: "300 million US dollars, this is a better expectation after our internal evaluation."

Ye Zhiqiu nodded slightly. The cost of Kung Fu Panda was about 80 million. According to the final share ratio of the 300 million US dollars box office, DreamWorks Animation can earn about 15 million US dollars from it.

Of course, this is only the box office income, and other income is not included.

In addition to the box office, a well-run Hollywood film also has income from hotels, airplane TV on demand, DVDs, online streaming, and derivative product consumption, which can even account for more than half of the total income.

The same is true for the screenwriter who holds the copyright of the story. According to the contract, the net profit of these incomes must be divided into a certain proportion for him, which is clearly stated in the contract.

However, Ye Zhiqiu is a pure "new screenwriter" in Hollywood after all, and this share is a low 5%.

At this moment, Ye Zhiqiu's goal is here.

Animation DreamWorks's estimate of the box office is still conservative. He knows how popular "Kung Fu Panda" was in the previous life, so he is naturally unwilling to let the other party make this money.

"Mr. George, are you interested in betting with me on the box office of "Kung Fu Panda"?" Ye Zhiqiu smiled.