Chapter 506 The Real Purpose

In late April, all the scripts in the first half of the year have been completed, except for "101 Spot Dogs", "The British Patient", "The Lost World 1" and "Magic Apprentice 1", and even "Evaporation Secret Order" starring Jackie Chan and "Air Prison" starring Nicholas Cage have met. It was released at the same time.

In the next month or two, it will be the public screening trend of Jinchen Film Group, and the New York Times calls the next two months "Jinchen Film Season".

The two films starring Chen Jin, The Spy 1, have completed all the later stages and will be released in a week, while The Expendables 1 is being final produced by his skillful hands and the whole post-production team.

In order not to break the summer schedule, Jackie Chan's "Stic Hour 2", "Air Force One" starring Tom Hanks, and "Big Talk King" starring Zhou Xingchi have been on for almost half a month, while another big drama "Alice in Wonderland" is still in the casting. The leading role will be confirmed this month. Of course, this The play is not in a hurry, because this is a high-tech film that Chen Jin intends to work slowly, and even the crew has not prepared yet. It will probably be in early May, and more detailed work will be carried out after the heroine is confirmed.

By mid-to-late May, the next half-year film plan, that is, the division of the script, will also have final consultations with major film companies. However, most importantly, King Chen's musical journey is about to start again, which will be the most anticipated and exciting moment, and even he himself is very excited. When he helped Michael Jackson make the final production of his new album in the past few days, he had a super feeling, which amazed Michael Jackson.

Everything is in a good plan, but at this time, something that was not too pleasant happened. 21st Century Fox got the distribution rights of the two series of The Spy and The Magic Apprentice, but President William Campbell at that time gritted his teeth and got the release with a distribution fee of quad-two. The right.

Moreover, according to Chen Jin's inside information, in the end, the four families of Universal, Paramount, Columbia and MGM knocked 3% from his mouth. Although it was not 4%, it was said that William Campbell was crazy at that time, and such a result was the most reasonable for everyone.

Forty-two percent, and then three percent is left. However, if the box office reaches 500 million according to the agreement, and the original share is 30%, then 21st Century Fox will still make a lot of money, and William Campbell will wake up with a smile in his dreams, which will be another good deal for him.

However, plans are always not as fast as changes. Not to mention the rest, in terms of theater dividends, William Campbell originally thought that 30% of the dividends could be easily achieved under the premise of promising a box office of 500 million US dollars.

However, this is the case. The cinema alliance must kill two-thirds of the time. Their reason is that the economic growth in the past two years has accelerated, and all kinds of prices and labor are also rising. They must share more to ensure the profits of cinemas.

William Campbell sneered at the other party. It's right that prices have risen, but in the past two years, movie ticket prices have also risen accordingly. That's not a reason at all, but just an excuse for their greed.

So, William Campbell said that Joseph Monroe, the chairman of the theater alliance, was a greedy guy, while Joseph Monroe mocked William Campbell as a stingy guy, and then the two families were deadlocked.

Because "The Impossible" is adapted from a popular TV series, there are a large loyal audience. The release of the film will definitely let these audiences enter the cinema, which is a good in itself. Therefore, the requirement of 21st Century Fox to release the film in 3,000 theaters at the same time in the United States has also received Joseph Monroe. Of course, there is also a guarantee of 500 million box office, and there is also a reason for Chen Jin, who starred in the box office.

In Chen Jin's memory, "The Impossible 1" was indeed the first film to be released in 3,000 theaters in the United States at the same time, which was a record at that time, but this time, perhaps he squeezed it so much that the two sides did not reach the conditions that should have been reached.

There is only one week left to release the film's release plan, and public relations and publicity have already begun. If it is temporarily changed, it will be a disaster, which will not only cause losses to 21st Century Fox, but also to Chen Jin and Jinchen Film Group itself. For this reason, Chen Jin had to mediate in person.

In China, although there are more than 5,000 cinemas, they appear in a very loose state, that is, the so-called unorganized and undisciplined. Under the counterattack of blockbusters, not to mention 30%, 20% should be secretly laughed, generally 20%.

However, blockbusters are selling well, the attendance rate is high, and the ticket price is also high. Even if it is 20%, they can make money and laugh. That kind of movie that few people watch, even if you give him 40%, he also feels embarrassed. This is the place where blockbusters are awesome.

Therefore, being organized is the benefit of being organized. If you work together, not to mention invincible, you can always burst out the greatest energy, making it difficult for the opponent to fight.

On the afternoon of the 20th, Chen Jin and Stallone appeared at the Noka Restaurant in Uptown, Manhattan. This is a super luxurious Italian restaurant. The afternoon tea here is first-class in New York, and you have to queue up to book on weekdays.

Joseph Monroe, Monroe is a big surname, which means a big family. The ancestor of this master is the famous fifth and sixth presidents of the United States - James Monroe. A glorious family like a president is a great place in the United States, not to mention a super president like James Monroe.

Therefore, he was going to entertain casually. Stallone offered to come here. He had something to do with him and got a position, so Chen Jin didn't insist.

Joseph Monroe hasn't arrived yet. Stallone took a sip of coffee and looked at where Chen Jinba was eating snacks. He smiled. He knew the habit of this person and ignored it very much. He asked, "KING, do you think it's 80% sure? In fact, William Campbell is right. That guy is super greedy. Yes, almost everyone in our industry knows this.

Chen Jin said that he came to mediate for William Campbell, but he had a big bad idea. He brought Stallone with him, and it was enough to explain a lot of problems without letting William Campbell follow. The theme of this time was actually the release of The Expendables 1.

After the completion of The Expendables 1, Universal and other film companies came to the door as soon as possible, trying to grab the box office bomb first. However, this film investment was brought together by Stallone and other actors. Chen Jin sent them away for this reason, and he also There is no lie. Whether it is Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and others, they are thinking about releasing this film independently. According to Chen Jin's expectation, even if it is the lowest 400 million US dollars at the box office, it will save 10%, which is 40 million US dollars, and one person will spend millions more dollars casually. That kind of good thing, who I don't want to.

Of course, everyone can't count how much they can save, but they are all working hard. According to Chen Jin's prediction, although the 21st Century Fox has been forced to say a 40% limit, that kind of thing is really rare. This time, no matter how strong they are, if they send it to other film companies, the most You have to pay a price of 40% or five percent, which is also a rule and bottom limit of the other party's offensive and defensive alliance. If four or two percent is given again, the issuing market will be chaotic.

Forty-five percent, but if it is issued independently, it will be almost enough to give 40%, which can also save half. This is also a large amount of money. Whether it is hundreds of thousands or millions, it is really not a small amount. Except for Chen Jin, everyone else will be greedy for such a huge amount.

Forty percent, from the perspective of Stallone and others, they are probably satisfied. However, Chen Jin's ambition is far more than that, or his purpose is not in this film at all. However, in the present, he still told Stallone that he would only give the other party three or eight percent at most.

"Don't worry, as long as you calm down, I will let that greedy guy know our strength," Chen Jin smiled and joked, "You know, my favorite thing is to squeeze some oil from these greedy guys."

Stallone smiled, and Joseph Monroe had appeared in the distance. He was just 60 years old today, but he had been sitting in the main seat of the theater alliance for 12 years. Moreover, he boasted that he would still sit for another 20 years, but this sentence, with his strength and background, as well as his tribute to the whole theater alliance There are not many people who doubt it.

Chen Jin and Stallone stood up for the first time. The old guy hugged Stallone first, and then stared at Chen Jin for a long time. At first, he was very serious, but suddenly smiled, "Young man, according to you Chinese, if I had a beautiful little granddaughter now, I would probably forgive him at the first time. It's for you. I really like you very much.

Chen Jin was really a little surprised. Even those Americans who claim to understand China may not be able to say such words. Joseph Monroe seemed to see the surprise in Chen Jin's eyes and patted him on the shoulder with a smile. "It's an honor. My father participated in the aid to China during World War II. He is a glorious flight. Agent, "

"He is a Chinese er, and I am also very interested in Chinese culture. Therefore, he taught me this proud sentence that he learned, saying that it is the best praise of Chinese people to others."

Whether it's true or not, this sentence is really the elder's greatest praise to the younger generation. Chen Jin smiled, "First of all, thank you for your father's glorious actions, and thank Mr. Monroe's praise," he shrugged his shoulders and said, "Finally, I should sincerely express my regret!"

Joseph Monroe sat down with a smile and waved his hand to let several attendants sit on the other side, but he said the point directly, "Well, boys, after the greeting, it's time for us to talk about business. Since you came to help William Campbell make peace, I'll listen to you first. Let's talk about it.

He wanted to be caught off guard, and Stallone was really a little confused, but Chen Jin was not in a hurry. "I'd rather listen to Mr. Monroe's idea, because you should know that although 30% is not a rule, on the basis of assurance, this is basically the rule."

Joseph Monroe frowned, looked at Chen Jin, and seemed to answer cheerfully, "Well, since you want to know, I might as well tell you that at the beginning of the second part of Star Wars, George Lucas forced William Campbell to sign 40% of the distribution fee, and William Campbell, he forced me. We signed 20% of the issuance fee,"

With that, he took a look at Stallone, "KING, you may not know the popularity of Star Wars at that time. Stallone must know that people in the United States are flocking to it. If we don't have it in our theaters, we will be doomed. Therefore, we had to sign the lowest distribution fee in history at that time, and It's still the same after the whole series.

Gritting his teeth, as if he still hates it now. "That's my shame. This time, since we find the opportunity, we should calculate the previous account and return what should be given to us."

Chen Jin nodded and seemed to understand, but he suddenly changed the topic, "Well, well, let's talk about this topic for the time being. Now, let's talk about another thing."

Joseph Monroe, like Stallone just now, was a little confused. For the old fox, it had not happened for many years. He frowned, calmed down, and said in a cold tone, "What's the matter?"

But at this time, Chen Jin ate a piece of snack first, which was a little provocative, or he was saying that he was not afraid of Joseph Monroe, which made Joseph Monroe's face change, but he did not attack. He just stared at Chen Jin after eating and took a sip of coffee. Instead, Stallone, who was sitting aside, almost jumped up. .

"The release of The Expendables 1, or the release of the whole series," Chen Jin smiled again at this time and said faintly, "I think I need collaborators."

This is an equal transaction, and it is a mutually beneficial transaction. From the beginning of eating snacks, Chen Jin expressed his attitude. After listening to Chen Jin's conditions, Joseph Monroe obviously understood. Yun Feng answered lightly, "Fourty, I'll help you deal with everything. You just need to send someone to collect the money."

"What if I say that the box office is guaranteed to be more than 200 million US dollars (this is the U.S. box office, not the global box office)?" Chen Jin was not in a hurry to bargain, but first talked about his advantages and put pressure on Joseph Monroe. However, Joseph Monroe was an old fox and said lightly, "Two hundred and fifty million US dollars, one price, thirty-nine million." That is to say, he did not look at 200 million. Of course, he was also forcing Chen Jin, otherwise 200 million After making his heart beat faster, you know, there are not many movies with a hundred million dollars at the box office in the United States.

Chen Jin remained calm and said, "Three hundred million, one price, three-three."

This time, Joseph Monroe finally widened his eyes, because if there were no 300 million, it would be 40% just now. However, because of Chen Jin's golden signboard, he did not dare to gamble. Instead, he said angrily, "Young man, don't be too greedy."

(to be continued)