Chapter 521 Boil a frog in warm water
William. Bin and the five old guys were puzzled in the room. After Arnold Schwarzenegger and Stallone left the Brown Hotel and got into the car of Jinchen Group's London branch, the former couldn't help asking Chen Jin, "KING, I think their request is about 30%."
He nodded and didn't say anything. Chen Jin nodded with a smile, "Yes, four-four-fourths are just lions opening their mouths. This is a temporary adjustment to the sixths of our first round. If we open our mouths, we will be three-three to Joseph Monroe's proposal, and their first request may be four-two."
Stallone stared at Chen Jin. He felt that he always didn't see through this guy, but everything Chen Jin did convinced him. Even this time, he never thought that Chen Jin was messing around or being stupid. He just thought about his purpose and shook his head with a smile. "I thought I was on the stage and planned to have a good time with that Van Gaal. If you do it for the last time, it will probably be reduced to 30%.
When he came, it was agreed that 40% of the possible standard, and Stallone came to pretend to be a black face. In that case, Van Gaal's face was ferocious and looked embarrassed. Naturally, it was Stallone's turn to fight the bull at this time. This is also what Van Gaal expected. In the end, everyone is red. Pointing to the other party's nose and scolding the mother, the final purpose is still to make the other party spit out more benefits. As for fighting, that's impossible.
"I will make them think that I'm greedy for Van Gaal's European release, but they will still be very confused, because Van Gaal has proposed it as a bargaining chip. At the very least, we can cut off 1% of the profit." Chen Jin began to talk to Arnold Schwarzenegger and the two of them why.
"I'm playing a game now, a game of human nature: this is the first time we cooperate, so we will take the most generous attitude, with the quality of The Expendables, and in the case that Universal usually squeezes them to a distribution share of about twe-five to t-eight percent, regardless of our purpose, they They will be ecstatic."
"However, in fact, no matter how we argue with them, the final transaction price will not be lower than 98%, that is to say, they only get an extra 2%, but this 2% will make them generous."
"Well, from the introduction of the film to the final theatrical release, all the joints released in Europe have to give us the greatest help while being prepared, instead of making more obstructions like after fierce negotiations, because we first expressed generosity and sincerity. So, they More help must also be given accordingly.
"We won't let them reveal all the secrets at once, but after the first cooperation, the problem of European distribution has been solved. The second time, they will still be greedy and take over our work without hesitation."
"In the cooperation again and again, we are gradually familiar with the distribution of the whole Europe. At the same time, we will continue to reduce the issuance fee here. However, it is a little reduction, and they have to agree that it is like boiling frogs in warm water, as long as it does not fall to their final psychological expectations, that is, and the ring They are about the same level of the ball, and those who get the benefits will never give up easily.
"Even if they are willing to give up, the following theaters will not give up. This is also the old routine of Universal and other cinematators. What's more, we have given more than Universal."
Arnold Schwarzenegger glanced at Chen Jin at this time and said, "In the end, the release of the whole Europe is completely in our hands, and we will blackmail these old guys fiercely."
This man and Stallone, who are also happy, came to a GIVEMEFIVE. Chen Jin looked at it and shook his head, "Yes, and because of the 2% just been ceded, as long as we arrange it well, we can complete it in three years, which can save at least a year or two, and a year or two, let alone a hundred percent. Second, even if we give them all, we have made a lot of money, haven't we?"
Arno Schwarzenegger beat Chen Jin on the shoulder, "You are too cunning. I think those old guys are still wondering if you are suddenly stupid or something," he shrugged his shoulders. "If I suddenly encounter such a thing, I will also feel that I have taken advantage of it and feel that they are cheating me. That kind of taste is uncomfortable. "
Chen Jinhe Le, "That's not better. It makes them suspicious. At that time, they will think too much, but they will reveal more things."
Three days later, Chen Jin and others have signed the release of The Expendables with the whole European cinemas. William Bin and others are not fools. How did they do it around the world? Naturally, they are afraid that Chen Jin and others will draw a ladle according to the gourd, and they must also draw a ladle according to the gourd. However, since they cooperate, it is impossible to completely cover it. .
However, Chen Jin and others did not seem to be in a hurry at all. They just signed agreements with each family generously, and then asked the people of Jinchen Film Group to follow them to complete all the necessary procedures as soon as possible. In this case, some things will be more relaxed.
Whether it is experience or network, it is established in cooperation again and again. This relaxation will accelerate the whole process of establishment, which is the real greatest benefit.
In the blink of an eye, it was mid-May. After the release in Europe was solved, the propaganda campaign of The Expendables began to unfold rapidly throughout Europe. As a collaborator, European theaters also gave more help. This is a completely mutually beneficial thing. The better the box office, the more points they score.
At the same time, Chen Zichen also took down the release of the whole of Asia and South America. Asia is familiar, but it is the first time in South America. However, Chen Jin was busy, so Chen Zichen went to do this with Joseph Monroe.
According to Joseph Monroe's joke, Chen Zichen is much more powerful than Chen Jin. A group of South Americans such as Argentina, Brazil and Chile who threw away their armor. The original bottom limit of t-two percent was abruptly cut to t-eight percent. Of course, this is still much higher than the 20% given by Paramount.
The release ofis basically finished, and the early publicity is also in full swing, but the film will have to wait until the end of the film to be released. First of all, the later stage of "The Expendables" has not been completed. For the best effect, Chen Jin has spent a lot of effort. Stallone has thought it is great for several times, but he is still making more Great.
Secondly, "The Impossible 1" is still being released, and the box office is still hot. There may be a six-week release time. The Expendables, as the same box office bomb, will have an impact if it is released too early.
Of course, this is also the time when the film is piled up. "Professor Fat Man" starring Eddie Murphy, "Evaporation Secret Order" starring Jackie Chan and the animated feature film "The Bell Tower" were all released last weekend. These are three different types of films, and they were also released together at this time. All families have discussed it.
As for "Air Prison" starring Nicholas Cage, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" starring Brother Fa, "The Lost World" and "Magic Apprentice" starring Brother, "British Patient" and so on, it will be June, even the beginning of July.
In addition to movies, there is also music. In the middle of next month, Michael Jackson's new album is about to debut after the super hot single "Ambiguity", which is also what the United States and even the whole world are looking forward to. There is no way. Chen Jin also has to help him complete the later stages of the last two songs, and he has to pull him to play some songs. The choreography of the song can't be done. He is always angry with the king. He shows his unparalleled dance in front of the king. He can play with all the strange things. Once again, the angry king even plans to protest with "stretching to death".
He arrived early in his own music room, which included a recording studio, a dance studio, and a special musical instrument room. There were all kinds of musical instruments. The problem was that he could use them, which was also impressed by the king.
Help Michael get the album, and his own album has to be tightened up. The record, which was originally scheduled to be released at the end of May, may be at the end of June. This is really because he is too busy, but it will be much better in the second half of the year. He only has one movie.
Mandarin, Cantonese albums and Japanese and Korean singles are easy to learn. After the lyrics and songs are finished, it is no problem to record two capitals in a day. As for the English album, because it is the first release, Playboy's pursuit of perfection makes all this a little slower.
I didn't do the later stage for Michael Jackson for the time being. Chen Jin is used to doing it with him, so that he can communicate better. Sitting in front of the piano is used to looking for feelings, that is, thoughts, which can not only make him enter the state as soon as possible, but occasionally have some whims.
After a while, Michael Jackson pushed the door and came in. He was not surprised to see him. If Chen Jin wanted to come, he would be earlier than him every time, unless he slept here. This is also where the King of Heavenly King admires Chen Jin. Chen Jin is now a popular fried chicken in North America and even the world. Even if it is the King of Heaven, he is in comprehensive strength. It's also a lot worse, but it's all for Chen Jin's hard work. Only those who really work with him know that he is the hardest-working guy in everyone.
"Hi, man," Michael Jackson saw Chen Jin stop playing the piano, and then he said hello. Otherwise, he would only listen quietly. As a musician, he naturally understood that he could not be disturbed at that time, especially Chen Jin. It was easy to find the kind of super inspiration that he called mysterious in his eyes. "Just now The song is very strange. Have you encountered some shackles again?
Michael Jackson found that he could also use this to tease Chen Jin, but Chen Jin laughed, "Man, listen to this again," and then add another cheerful song with the strange tune just now. Then, it became a particularly happy and warm song, as if it were parents and children. Children are playing in the grass, just like brothers and sisters playing, and like the sweet chase between lovers.
More than three minutes, not a long song, but particularly infectious. Michael Jackson immersed himself in it for a while and shrugged his shoulders, "Well, man, should I praise your piano skills, or should I say that this song is simply his great?"
Regretfully curled his lips and smiled, "This thing is not suitable for me, otherwise I really want to change my mind and occupy it."
After a few jokes, Michael Jackson suddenly said to Chen Jin, "Yes, man, there is a vacant house on the 33rd floor above Square 1. I went to have a look. It's not bad. Let's move there." Chen Jin turned his head and looked at him and shook his head with a smile. "That skyscraper is full of business people. Isn't that polluting our music?"
Jinchen Group has entered North America for more than half a year. With the rapid expansion of Jinchen Film Group, Jinchen Investment Company is also accelerating the development of its business. Even Jinchen Music Group, which has been silent, has more manpower and material resources because Chen Jin is about to start to release English albums in North America.
For the current trend, after discussion, Chen Jin and several others decided to move Jinchen Film Group to Hollywood in Los Angeles within this year, where a base will be officially established, and the music group will also move to a place where it appears. Together with Chen Jin's music studio, they will find another place to settle down in Manhattan, New York.
And now the headquarters of Jinchen Group only has the employees of the headquarters and the employees of the investment company, or basically the business of investing in one piece of business, but Chen Zichen and other bigwigs will still work here.
Michael Jackson previously moved all his things to Chen Jin's music studio because of the recording, but because of this pleasant cooperation, Michael Jackson proposed that he hoped that the cooperation with Chen Jin would continue and reserve a recording studio for him in the new Jinchen Music Group.
There is no record contract between Michael Jackson and Sony Records (the original Universal Records). Even if Chen Jin is recording the contract for him now, it is just a record that he and Sony Records have half of the rights. He wants to use the promotion and distribution channels of Sony Records, which is very Important, both Michael Jackson and Chen Jin are the same.
According to Michael Jackson, he will put the studio in Jinchen Music Group, which is like his current cooperation with Sony and has become a music studio. This is naturally good news for the future Jinchen Records Group. Maybe you don't have to wait too long, if this album responds well enough. In that case, Michael Jackson will start working with Golden Morning Records Group on the next album.
"You boy, do you think you are still a musician with a pure soul like me?" Michael Jackson teased Chen Jin, "Tay it, it seems that you have an idea. Where is it? I hope you don't let me down."
"Do you remember which six-story sky-blue building on Washington Street is very close to Battery Park? You said it was very beautiful that day. Standing on the sixth floor, you can still see the bright night view of the mouth of the Hudson River." Chen Jin took a word with a smile, watching Michael Jackson's eyes brighten and shrug his shoulders. "They don't want to sell it, but they are willing to rent it to us. I think it's a good place."
"Wow, really?" Michael Jackson was indeed a little surprised, but asked, "Does it look like the territory of a big company?"
This guy is not familiar with this place. Chen Jin nodded with a smile. "Yes, it's a small company owned by a big man of the Roosevelt family, but it has declined in the past few years and is just about to move away."
He was talking. A man and two women came in at the door. One man was very familiar, but the two women were still strange!
(to be continued)