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The 8 films have been confirmed, and Xu Baihui is not satisfied. She also wants to cooperate with Lionsgate Films to develop Cheng Long's new film "The Agent Next Door".

But she also knew that there were no places left.

There are only 8 places for films, so you must choose some commercial blockbusters with great influence and high return rate. "The Agent Next Door" is just a niche movie with a medium cost.

Next, there is the case of Dune Capital.

At this time last year, Dune Capital invested 500 million US dollars to participate in the platter investment of 32 Fox films. Now, there are still investment contracts of 240 million US dollars and 16 films left.

For the 240 million US dollars, Dune Capital has already paid 200 million US dollars.

Suddenly the financial tsunami broke out, and he was caught off guard.

The remaining 40 million U.S. dollars gap, they can't give it even if they sell everything. Instead of waiting for a breach of the contract, it is better to sell the remaining half of the contract, and maybe some of the 200 million US dollars already invested can be recovered.

At the beginning, Zhou Buqi also planned to purchase these 16 Fox movies.

But now the situation has changed.

The most important purpose of Jieyu Media's platter investment project is to exert its own influence. If you want to increase your influence, there are mainly two aspects, one is quality and the other is quantity.

Quality is to cast the best-looking and most popular movies in the world.

Quantity means enough.

Only when more films are invested, more producers, directors, actors, brokers and other people in the industry can come into contact with, and can expand contacts as soon as possible through business cooperation and form influence.

Columbia, Universal, Warner, Disney, Lionsgate, Summit Entertainment and other companies combined to pick out 8 movies. This amount is simply too small.

It can only be done on Fox.

For the remaining 16 movie orders, no matter if they are good or bad, we will accept them all!

This case went even better.

Rose Weil centered and coordinated three times.

Zhou Buqi quoted US$100 million, and Dune Capital quoted US$200 million.

Zhoubuqi quoted US$120 million, and Dune Capital quoted US$180 million.

Zhou Buqi quoted US$130 million, and Dune Capital quoted US$150 million.

Zhou Buqi said: "Deal!"

The $240 million order was eventually sold to Jieyu Media for $150 million. Among the US$150 million, US$40 million will be filled in the gap of the platter investment project, and the remaining US$110 million will be recovered by Dune Capital.

Although it lost 90 million US dollars, it would be nice to be able to get it back in the current economic situation, and I would like to thank my old friend Rose Well for his help.

In the afternoon, Rose Well went to Marvel to discuss financing.

Before leaving, I communicated with Zhou Buqi about the charges.

Talking about platter investment, the fee for a case is 1 million US dollars. But the financing of Marvel is a big case, and the cost cannot be so low, it needs 5 million US dollars. This kind of case is very complicated, not as simple as investing in a start-up company in Silicon Valley, and it would be good if it can be completed in 3 months.

Zhou Buqi was too lazy to bargain with him.

He still needs to read the script.

Fox sent 12 scripts, which are the 12 films that have been confirmed among the 16 films that have been invested in the platter.

Among them, "Avatar" and "Mouse Laibao" are included.

Xu Baihui was very happy.

There are also cartoons to participate in learning.

Fox's Blue Sky Studios is second only to Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios in Hollywood.

However, Xu Baihui was still very surprised, "Why do you have time to read the script?"

Zhou Buqi looked up at her, "What's wrong?"

Xu Baihui said sullenly: "This case is settled, what is there to see. If you have this time, why not think about how to get Cheng Long's "The Agent Next Door"."

"It's just a bad movie, what about it?"

Zhou Buqi threw aside these Fox script outlines, except for "Avatar" and "Mouse", none of them are familiar with them, and many of them are small productions with an investment of several million dollars.

It is not surprising that the estimated total investment of these 16 films is 710 million U.S. dollars, "Avatar" and "Mouse" have 400 million U.S. dollars, and the remaining 14 films will share 300 million U.S. dollars.

A bit disappointed.

In my impression, after the success of "Iron Man", Fox soon restarted the "X-Men" series, focusing on Wolverine. From the looks of it, this series of films is not part of Platter Investment's plan, it's a temporary new project.

Xu Baihui never forgets "The Agent Next Door", and Bewkes of Relativity Media also never forgets the eight films selected by Zhou Buzhi.

My heart is bleeding!

Too cruel!

Isn't this local tyrant from Asia stupid and rich?

How did you pick out the 8 movies that were most likely to make money? This accuracy rate is too high!

Especially the "Fast and Furious" series and the "Twilight" series, which are the two most important profitable projects in the hands of Relativity Media!

With the return of 200 million US dollars, Relativity Media's financial dilemma has been solved, and its ability to make money in the future will inevitably be greatly reduced.

Not reconciled!

Bewkes worked all afternoon, working together vertically and horizontally. In the evening, I went to Zhou Buqi's hotel with a vice president of Universal and a beautiful actress.

Going to have a good talk.

"Mr. Zhou, please give me a chance?" When we met, Bix looked mournful, "These 8 movies are the most valued by Relativity Media..."

Zhou Buqi frowned, "What do you mean? Give up?"

The contract hasn't been signed yet.

Bix shook his head again and again, "No, I just want to discuss with you to see if I can choose again."

Zhou Buqi said lightly: "I'm already very polite. In the list of movies you provided, the biggest project seems to be Universal Pictures' "Robin Hood", with an investment of 200 million US dollars. I don't want this project."

Saying so, his eyes flicked to the face of the female star who came with him.

So familiar!

There is a very special temperament on his body, and his appearance is not particularly stunning, but this temperament on his body is really attractive.

Oh, I remembered!

She is Marion Cotillard!

A French actress, no wonder she has such a special temperament, like Sophie Marceau, elegant and sexy.

I go!

Could it be another beauty trick?

Strange, why did everyone use this trick against my boss?

Bix asked cautiously: "Mr. Zhou, I remember you said that Jieyu Media came to do the platter investment project in order to increase its influence?"

Zhou Buqi was noncommittal.

Bix laughed and said, "If that's the case, you should really listen to my suggestion."

"oh?"

"I have a movie here, which is "Public Enemy" produced by Universal Projection. This is a real commercial blockbuster with a strong cast. Oh, by the way, Miss Cotillard is the heroine of this movie."

"Public Enemy?"

Zhou Buqi had the impression that he gave up the movie because he was not familiar with the plot. None of the movies he was familiar with were big hits.

Bix said: "Yes, in terms of influence, this film is much better than "Meet Your Father-in-Law 3". Well, I have some material here, you can read it."

This is the cast list for "Public Enemy".

It is really powerful!

The director is the famous Michael Mann.

The cast is even more exaggerated.

Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Billy Crudup, Channing Tatum...

incredible!

It can be called a god-level lineup!

There is a special mark behind Marion Cotillard, she is the best actress in this year's Oscars, Golden Globes, British Oscars, and French Caesar Awards!

This is exactly the kind of cast that Steve Spielberg and Martin Scorsese could have built.

Seeing Zhou Tuhao's surprised expression, Bix was very happy, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhou, this movie has attracted much attention and is one of the most anticipated movies next year. It is much stronger than "Meet Your Father-in-Law 3" .”

Zhou Buqi glanced at him, "If you have any ideas, just speak up."

"exchange."

"exchange?"

"Well, the production cost of the two films is 100 million US dollars. In terms of investment, you will not suffer. In terms of the influence of the film, it will also be of great benefit to Jieyu Media."

Bix's remarks made a lot of sense.

However, Zhou Buqi is not stupid.

The reason why the other party is so hard to promote the exchange is to exchange "Public Enemy" with such a strong cast for a sequel movie "Meet My Father-in-Law 3" with a weak cast. Something went wrong with expectations.

However, the box office is not important.

"Public Enemy" had too much influence.

"Captain Pirate" and "Batman" are the male leads, the newly-appointed Oscar Best Actress is the female lead, and director Michael Manda...Jieyu Media became an instant hit after participating in this project.

Even if you don't make money, you have earned your status in the industry.

In contrast, "Meet My Father-in-Law 3" is just an American comedy movie. It may have no problem at the box office, but its influence is much worse.

Zhou Buqi was very tempted and wanted to exchange.

However, if someone came to the door with a request, he had to be careful, so he didn't express his opinion for a long time.

At this time, the global vice president spoke and mentioned "The Voice of America" ​​that NBC was preparing.

Coincidentally!

Universal Pictures and NBC Television Network are both subsidiaries of NBCUniversal.

In other words, Universal and NBC are a family!

The partners are all Jieyu Media, so there is room for manipulation.

The vice president said that if the exchange of "Public Enemy" and "Meet Your Father-in-Law 3" is reached, he is willing to help and let NBC's "The Voice of America" ​​production team send an invitation to Jieyu Media.

Jieyu Media sent someone to serve as a consultant for "The Voice of America", which is equivalent to an endorsement for Jieyu Media. Good voices from other countries will naturally ask people from Jieyu Media to help...

Zhou Buqi was surprised.

I didn't expect people from Universal to be so eager.

Neither "Public Enemy" nor "Meet My Father-in-Law 3" is likely to be co-produced. Logically speaking, whether the investor is Jieyu Media or Relativity Media, the impact on Universal Pictures will not be too great.

It seems that Universal and Theory of Relativity should have conflicts, and they don't want to cooperate on the project of "Public Enemy".

You have to ask the inside story.

Can't be reckless.

Don't step on mine.

"Let me have a chat with Ms. Cotillard alone." Zhou Buqi made an opinion. Since she is the heroine, she should know the inside story.

It was originally a request for business affairs, but as a result, both of them had smiles on their faces, an expression that you understand me, everyone understands.

"Mary, you can have a good chat with Mr. Zhou tonight." Bix winked his eyes, and then pulled Universal's people away together.

Zhou Buqi almost died of anger.

Sure enough, it's the same set again, why can't we have something new?

Ugh, I really just wanted to chat.