Chapter 441 Catch the Bird of Life

Mr. Vladimir, president of Columbia Pictures, made it clear that this is a formal negotiation time, which is not suitable for mixed with any personal feelings. If there is a relevant topic, it should also be held after the end of the current negotiation. Edward of Universal knew that his today's calculation was infall.

Chen Jin will not help him at this time, even if he is Chen Jin's brother. What's more, Chen Jin invited five collaborators, and his attitude is very clear. The preferential treatment received by the world before has been temporarily stopped today. As for whether there will be more in the future, it probably depends on the cooperation in the future.

If Chen Jin doesn't help him, Edward is completely hopeless. Perhaps, if the damn William Campbell didn't say anything just now, Chen Jin may still push the boat along the way and get the preferential treatment he wants, which is "The Lost World".

Unfortunately, no one is stupid. I immediately thought of his priority and special treatment at this critical moment, the most important purpose and the most likely purpose.

Chen Jin looked at them coldly, but laughed in his heart. Only by provoking war and making their relationship stiff, could his next plans be realized.

When they had no problem and looked at him again, Chen Jin shrugged his shoulders. "Since everyone has decided, let's draw lots now." Put five long-prepared paper balls on the seat. "In a very simple way, each of them has the name of a movie," he shrugged his shoulders. "It depends on who is lucky."

Edward took a look at Chen Jin and said, "Can I come first?" This man didn't give up. In fact, he not only wanted to come first, but also wanted to get some tips from Chen Jin, so that the first one could catch "The Lost World".

Unfortunately, before Chen Jin could answer, Mr. Baker of Paramount vetoed, "No, I think there should be a fair way in this order of drawing lots," William Campbell of 21st Century Fox nodded immediately. "Yes, I don't think KING is not prepared. Well, let's use the oldest one. The way of guessing to decide who is the first and who is the last.

With a charming smile, Chen Jin looked at them as if they were children's players and decided the order fairly. Edward had no way at all, and his guessing skills were not very good. It was the penultimate one, but it suppressed William Campbell of 21st Century Fox. After he won, He looked proud, and finally took a little revenge.

The first one was Vladimir Vladimir of Colombia. Edward was very smerciful. He didn't get the first one, so he simply stood in front of Vladimir, so that Vladimir and Chen Jin would not send Qiubo secretly. Vladimir did have that idea, so he also hated Edward's unkindness.

In particular, Vladimir hesitated for a long time. Under the urging of the big guy, he finally chose one. When he opened it as "Air Prison", he hated Edward for blocking his fortune. Although "Air Prison" is obviously a blockbuster action film, the plot is really excellent, not to mention 400 million. US dollars, two or three hundred million dollars is always easy.

But people are like this. He knows that "The Lost World" is a super blockbuster film. Chen Jin can take it out, that is, his very kind performance. Naturally, Vladimir will not say that Chen Jin has anything wrong. Now he hates it. Edward is too insidious.

The second is Tyron of MGM. Now there are four left, that is, the probability has increased from 20% to 25%. He also wants to aim at Chen Jin. However, this time, without Edward's action, William Campbell and Baker are very eye-catching to block him. What, Lee In front of Yi, there is nothing to say.

Vlaki didn't want to do it. Instead, she came to Chen Jin's side to make friends. There are not many opportunities for everyone to meet. At this time, chatting can always deepen their feelings. If last year, everyone was still waiting and watching, now, everyone has seen another large script, and there are also things like "Lost World". They can no longer hold the posture of the super-selling script, which is also the biggest reason why they brushed all of them together.

The other four people can't control the chat between Vladimir and Chen Jin for the time being. When Tylen finally chose one at their urging, the four people's breathing stopped temporarily. By the way, whoever chooses "Lost World" can earn at least 100 million more dollars, which is pure.

How many films can a film company have with a box office of more than 100 million US dollars a year? Even if the box office is 100 million, except for the production costs, cinema dividends, and other messy expenses, 40% of the profit is thank God.

Tyron finally opened the note, and his hand was still trembling, but Baker beside him had shamefully called "yes". The meaning was self-evident. Tyron stared at him, scolded the United States, and then took the note with "British Patient" to Chen Jin's side.

Choose one of the three, and the probability rises again. Next is Paramount's Baker. The three paper balls can be said to be exactly the same. As soon as they take action, it is related to the difference of hundreds of millions of dollars. Baker couldn't help but hesitate. Edward was impatient. "Hey, man, can you hurry up? Like you, the old hen has laid a nest of eggs. We still have a lot of things to talk about.

Baker glanced at him unsatisfully, "Shet, can you be a little quieter? This moment is more nervous than my first time with a beautiful woman, do you understand?"

Finally grabbed one and opened it carefully and slowly. When he saw a certain letter, he was already happy. "Yes, I knew I was a lucky guy. Just like at school, I can always get the favor of beautiful women. The first one is to have fun with beautiful women."

William Campbell of 21st Century Fox curled his lips and stared at Edward. "Shet, can't you be a little patient? Why are you urging him? Shet, it's really unlucky to be with you."

Edward was also depressed. Now he was straightforward. He caught one of the remaining two. William Campbell was the first thing that bad to him today. He was still sarcastically. Naturally, he didn't look good to the other party. He scolded the United States without any manners. "Fuck Squid, it's you from the beginning. A nasty guy has been chirting in my ear, ruining my good deeds. Shet, you are really an breduper. It's really disgusting to be with you.

No one wants to really quarrel. These old guys are even more so. Just say a few words, but when everyone looks at Paramount's Baker, they can't help but be very unhappy. Who told him to be lucky.

At this time, Chen Jin also took the opportunity to divide the five contracts according to the movies that everyone won. Edward finally won "Professor Fat Man" and William Campbell's "Evaporation Secret Order".

However, the contract was divided. After everyone looked at it, they immediately had a problem. However, everyone stared at Edward. Obviously, the five of them were negotiable. However, Edward didn't get any benefits, and he was afraid that Chen Jin would be unhappy because of this, but he regarded it as if he didn't see the big guy's eyes.

There's nothing he can do. He is so unscrupulous. Baker, who just had to be lucky in Paramount, had to take a sip of wine and clear his throat. "KING, I think we still have to discuss the investment ratio. You know, last year's Sany ratio was really too harsh. We all discussed some, and we also think The ratio of three to two is a more reasonable ratio.

Three-one ratio is 75% to 25%, but three-two ratio is much worse, which is 60% to 40%.

After almost two years of proof, everyone knows that the book in Chen Jin's hand must be profitable. Then, the higher the proportion of investment, the more profits he will get, just like the Lost World in Baker's hands now. If he increases the proportion of investment by 15%, he can earn at least four or five thousand more. Tens of thousands of dollars, it's touching to think about it.

Chen Jin took a look and seemed to be very united. In fact, there were already five people with a crack. He smiled and a faint sarcasm. "Mr. Baker, everyone, I think you are very clear about what the basis of our cooperation is, that is, friendship and sincerity. Everyone also knows that this is a money-making film, so everyone wants more. Divide it up, but you should understand that you have gained enough benefits, which makes many people salivate.

"Mr. Steven Spielberg of DreamWorks, as well as the presidents of Warner and Lionsgate, have a special phone call with me. Mr. Spielberg said more directly that he can accept four points, or even lower."

"I can tell you very clearly that for the distribution in the second half of the year, I will consider other production and distributors such as DreamWorks and Lions Gate Pictures, and your cooperation status is not immutable."

This is to hold the fate of the five major production companies. If Chen Jin says that he wants to replace them all at one time, they will naturally stand up and resist together. However, if Chen Jin only replaces one of them or two, then everyone will only protect themselves wisely and look good at the play.

Interest is the most important thing. Chen Jin can pull a batch to fight a batch. He now has such a background and ability. Paramount is an old giant, and it was also his voice just now. Everyone else was silent. He had to connect the topic, "KING, I know what you mean, but in terms of distribution, we There is no way to make more money. That's also a rule. Together, our profit is pitiful.

"Less pitiful!" Chen Jin laughed, and everyone was laughing secretly. This was really unreliable, especially when he also caught The Lost World. "Dear Mr. Baker, let me make a bill for you. Let's make the lowest estimate. The box office of "The Lost World" is 600 million US dollars. We all know that the dividend of the theater is The distribution fee is about 70%, but we know better that if the results of the single hall are excellent, and this kind of film will know the box office sales as soon as it comes out, especially for that kind of small theater line, we can overwhelm the distribution fee by only 50%.

"Fivety, dear Mr. Baker, even if it is the double strength of the film and Paramount, it is impossible for them to get more than 60% of the dividend this time. So, how much have you got? You have earned at least 130 million US dollars, and then say You took 25% of our investment. How much is this? That is, 725 million US dollars.

"How much is it now? It's more than 200 million US dollars, dear Mr. Baker, and I even have so much of you in the production cost, but now you are telling me that your profit is pitiful."

He took a look at Baker, who was a little embarrassed, and shrugged his shoulders with a smile, "Guys, I'm probably the most generous guy in film history. This is for sure. You know very well that while I gave you the distribution rights without hesitation, I also let you participate in 25% of the investment, which is not Any film company can do it."

"Even if it's a small film company, they will only give you the distribution rights, unless the prospect is uncertain and they want to drag you into the water, but I can guarantee to make money. Gentlemen, this is what everyone needs to cherish."

"For God's sake, I didn't mention it. It's really my sincerity to cooperate. If everyone still wants to be entangled in this, I think this is the beginning of the disaster."

Chen Jin, like them, has done his homework. Not to mention that the five people have their own ideas, even if they are united, they don't have much choice in the current passive situation.

Seeing that they were very entangled and honestly signed the contract, Chen Jincai took out the paper group of the distribution rights of the four films "Toy Story", "101 Spotted Dog", "The Bell Tower Monster" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" for everyone to draw.

This time everyone is very happy. Those scripts are good, but compared with Lost World, it is obviously not in the same class, and Baker, who got the most benefits, is not greedy for them to draw lots.

In the end, Edward of Universal drew Toy Story, William Campbell of 21st Century Fox drew Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Vladimir of Colombia drew Bell Tower Monster, and Tyran of MGM drew 101 Spot Dog.

For this draw, Chen Jin is very happy that Fox in the 21st Century drew Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Fox has an advantage that is difficult for other companies to compare in the promotion and distribution of Chinese films.

There was no objection this time. Everyone signed it happily. However, Baker of Paramount glanced at the two contracts in front of Chen Jin and asked with a smile, "Dear KING, it seems that you have the distribution rights of two movies that have not been decided. I think we should have a good talk about it. "."

"Of course I have no problem, and I'm looking forward to it," Chen Jin smiled, but pointed to the others who were staring at him. "However, I think you should convince them first."

(to be continued)