"How's it going, Mr. Lin Bao?"

Tom Hanks looked at Limb.

Regarding Tom Hanks' suggestion, Lin Bao naturally had no way to refuse directly.

Although, it is true that the book is the background of the West, as the other side said.

Lin Bao also relied on the serious fantasy writing.

But in fact, because this "Song of Ice and Fire" has just been updated, he himself, including Zheng Rong, has not thought about publishing it abroad.

After all, this has just been updated with less than 50,000 words.

According to Lin Bao's own ideas, this book, the whole story is written according to the current way of writing, and millions of foundations.

The story has not been developed, the popularity has not been promoted, and Lin Bao naturally doesn't want to start talking about selling IP so early.

Of course, it's one thing to want to sell it or not, let's talk about it, and it won't lose a piece of meat, right?

Immediately, Lin Bao said with a smile: "If Hill Publishing wants to release the English version of this book at the same time, of course I have no problem here, if they can give the same copyright tax as "The Self-cultivation of Actors". Of course, it's just about the copyright of the physical book, and other copyrights are discussed separately. ”

"This ......"

Hearing Lin Bao say this, Tom Hanks was also slightly hesitant.

In fact, there are many reasons why he fell in love with Lin Bao's book.

First, he felt that although Lin Bao's book was only a beginning, in fact, the entire worldview structure was very complete. If it is written in the back, it will not collapse, and it will be written completely, it will definitely be a story of the level of "The Lord of the Rings".

Second, he also attaches great importance to Lin Bao as a person, and wants to make friends with him through continuous cooperation.

The third is in IP development.

Fourth, over the years, the copyright development from "Interstellar" to "The Lord of the Rings" to "Wizarding World" has been too profitable.

Not to mention anything else, just this year, Tom Hanks knows, a European manufacturer of weapon derivatives imitating "Interstellar" and "The Lord of the Rings" is just a derivative manufacturer, and he relied on this transaction and the money he earned to build a castle for himself in Europe.

This is just a derivatives manufacturer, not to mention other big derivatives, endorsements, as well as the development of film and television dramas and animations, which is definitely a big industry of tens of billions or hundreds of billions.

This shows how attractive the benefits of big IP development are.

Tom Hanks himself is not shy about feeling excited about this income, but at the same time, he himself has begun to do some behind-the-scenes work after years of filming, including production and distribution, and he also wants to develop and operate such a big IP through his own hands.

Of course, feelings are feelings, and Hollywood's business is also to be done little by little by picking interests from the cracks of the nails.

"In terms of physical book publishing, I'm afraid ...... I'll discuss this matter with Hill later. ”

Tom Hanks hesitated.

"The Self-cultivation of Actors", the reason why he will take the initiative to give up a little bit of interest is because he knows that this book is so popular in the East now, and the Western film and television industry will be swept away by this book sooner or later.

Therefore, such a textbook-level bestseller, Hill Publishing Company is definitely going to win it. Even if they give up a point, they are pure earnings, and they are big profits.

But the new "A Song of Ice and Fire" is just Tom Hanks himself more optimistic, and there is also a certain element of gambling. If Hill Publishing Group were to come out, it might even be only 15 points. Wanting the same 17 points is not something that Tom Hanks can decide.

"That's good. ”

Lin Bao nodded.

Although there is an old actor sitting in front of him, doing business is doing business.

Since you are optimistic about your book, then show sincerity.

I can't even get 17 points for physical book publishing, let alone what IP copyright development.

Although it is said that in the East, except for martial arts, there is no too explosive IP as a comparison, but Lin Bao is very clear about the profits of IP development and derivatives such as interstellar, Lord of the Rings, and even the Western Marvel Universe.

When he wrote this book, in addition to thinking that he wanted to incorporate a lot of the medieval background and music he had talked about in the live class, he naturally also had commercial considerations.

The benchmark is "The Lord of the Rings", or even higher.

The impact of the length of "The Lord of the Rings", three films were developed.

My own "A Song of Ice and Fire", according to the length, the best thing to develop is a long episode.

On top of influence, it's definitely a little higher.

Therefore, the physical book can't get 17 points, and in terms of IP development, there must be a lot of gap with what Lin Bao imagined in his heart, and there is no need for cooperation.

Anyway, the copyright is in your own hands, and those who want it can't run.

"In addition, in terms of IP development, Mr. Lin Bao, have you considered it?"

Physical books are secondary, and Tom Hanks values copyright, "I think you also know about the development money in the East and the West. I don't mean anything else here, like the worldview you have constructed in this work, if you want to present it perfectly, only Western film and television groups, such as HBO and CBS, are willing to pay to help you complete the structure. If it's a series, I can guarantee an investment of more than $1 million per episode!"

Tom Hanks is also a little proud when he says this.

What it says is also true, the million-dollar investment per episode is basically unaffordable even for those top film and television companies in the East. Only the West, Hollywood, or a few top TV network companies can afford to invest.

And with Tom Hanks' influence in the West, he can naturally be the best middleman and producer between Lin Bao and these TV network companies.

That's what he's here to be.

He believes that with his reputation and such top-level investment funds, Lin Bao will definitely be tempted.

With a million-dollar investment per episode, which Oriental company can come up with it?

Looking at Tom Hanks' expression, Lin Bao smiled, and then asked rhetorically, "Mr. Hanks, what is your copyright development for the book "A Song of Ice and Fire...... Let's just talk about film and television dramas, let's talk about making TV series, if you make TV series, what kind of positioning do you think it will be?"

"What kind of positioning?"

Tom Hanks was slightly stunned and said, "In terms of cost, as I said, at least more than one million dollars." If a single episode is less than a million dollars, it's all a fraud of money!"

Lin Bao said: "Tom Hanks, I think that the production cost of millions of dollars per episode may not be able to achieve the effect I want." ”

"What do you think?"

Tom Hanks looked at him with some surprise.

Lin Bao raised his right hand, straightened five fingers, and added two fingers on his left hand: "At least seven million dollars, per episode!"

“Wt？”

Tom Hanks stared at him with a look of incredulity.

Xiao Lizi next to him was also staring, not only the two of them, but even Zheng Rong next to him was trembling by the number reported by Lin Bao.

High-special effects dramas burn money, and she naturally knows it.

This is also the reason why domestic companies have been cautious about doing these things.

Burn money by the second, and then take out the things that you take out, you may not be able to earn it back. If you don't make money, it's a big loss.

Only those big companies in Hollywood have the courage to burn money so crazily.

But even so, seven million dollars per episode, that's almost as much as the top Hollywood blockbusters!

Although Zheng Rong must be on Lin Bao's side, she still felt a little trembling in her heart when she heard it.

I don't know if Lin Bao has such self-confidence, or if he doesn't understand the market.

"How is that possible!"

Tom Hanks looked at Lin Bao and shook his head, "Mr. Lin Bao, you think too much, this is impossible! Even HBO will not guarantee such a high production cost!"

Lin Bao smiled faintly: "Seven million is just the production cost of each episode of the first season." In the second season, there will be no more 3 million increases, and the production cost of at least $10 million per episode will not be produced. ”

"You ......"

Tom Hanks looked at the young man in front of him a little speechlessly.

What a young and ignorant man!

The production cost of $10 million per episode is $100 million based on the production length of at least ten episodes per season!

100 million US dollars, put it in those Hollywood giants, it is the screen level of top TOP productions.

You a TV series......

Tom Hanks really couldn't imagine how such a young man in front of him could be so ignorant and confident.

Although he is very optimistic about the background of Lin Bao's story.

Although, in the West, the production cost of a single episode is not nothing. Those classic American dramas are basically at this level of production.

However, they are classics!

In the entire United States, the average production cost of TV dramas is only more than 2 million, and that is because of the 28th law, those dramas have raised the production cost standard.

Eighty percent of the episodes are still hovering at the million level.

Lin Bao wants to have a single episode of 10 million, which is completely imaginary.

"Teacher Lin Bao, what you said is completely impossible!"

Tom Hanks said, "I can assure you, it's absolutely impossible! Even if HBO does it, it's impossible to come up with so much!"

Lin Bo didn't back down at all: "Mr. Hanks, I don't usually bet with others. Today, though, we're going to make a small bet as friends. I will finish this book in three years at the latest. The first part will be completed by the end of this year. My own plan is to complete the shooting plan of the first part within three years. If, by then, the cost of shooting a single episode is less than seven million, or within three years, I have not sold it, I can promise Mr. Hanks you a request, any request. Anyway, Mr. Hanks, how about you grant me a request?"

"Bet?"

Tom Hanks looked at Lin Bao, still shaking his head, "Of course it's no problem! Mr. Lin Bao, if you can't sell it, when the time comes, I won't force you, and I will give you a request that is easy to complete. ”

"Haha, me too. ”

Lin Bao smiled and looked at him.

Zheng Rong next to her looked at Lin Bao and Tom Hanks like this, and she was also a little helpless.

Although it's obvious, it's a joke bet.

However, even she didn't have much confidence in Lin Bao.

It's like Tom Hanks said.

Within three years, it is still possible to sell "A Song of Ice and Fire" at the million-dollar level, or at the average level of two or three million.

But at least the production cost of a single episode of 7 million US dollars is still very difficult.

Unless Lin Baohe's book can become famous around the world within three years, the book can reach the top bestseller level in the world.

At the same time, in the back of this book, Lin Bao can thoroughly grasp the plot and not write it down.

Zheng Rong is not too worried about the latter condition.

Looking at Lin Bao's appearance, he is very confident.

However, it is still a little difficult to reach the global best-selling level at the top level!

......

At the dinner table, the atmosphere did not change in any way because of the difference of opinion between Lin Bao and Tom Hanks.

Whether to sell the copyright or not, and how much production costs you take, are just commercial matters.

Tom Hanks came over today, including Xiao Lizi, mainly to get to know Lin Bao, and by the way, the main business to talk about is the copyright of "Actor's Self-cultivation".

Now the copyright of this book is basically no problem, and the itinerary is already complete.

Next, I mainly want to talk to the author of this book about acting.

Especially Leonardo, seeing them talking about investment for a long time, he couldn't help it.

looked at Lin Bao and said: "Teacher Lin Bao, I have read your book six or seven times, and I am very touched! I have also learned a lot of things, but because the translator I am looking for is not standard, there are still a lot of things that I have not understood, so I can ask you for advice today?"

"Of course!"

Lin Bao smiled.

"I heard Teacher Zheng Rong say just now, you are busy shooting a movie now, and you have a shooting plan in the afternoon, so I will briefly ask a few questions here, and we can talk in detail when we have time later. ”

Leonardo said.

"No problem. ”

Lin Bao nodded.

Leonardo smiled, and then began to mention a few things that he had been feeling confused.

In it, there are not only what I saw in the book "Actor's Self-cultivation", but also some of my own experiences and feelings when performing.

In fact, Leonardo himself, who has been acting since he was a child, has his own very top talent for acting. It is precisely because of this that after seeing Lin Bao's book, even if there are some incomplete translations, he still has a thorough feeling, and only feels that Lin Bao's book really talks about the essence of performance.

I feel the same way, so I have a treasure for this book, and even continue to promote it to other friends.

It was all the time to Tom Hanks, and this time he had to go to the East to do some publicity, so there was an urgent meeting with Lin Bao this time.

And Tom Hanks himself, who is not only an old actor, but also runs an acting studio, is even more deeply touched by the content of Lin Bao's book.

Even in Hollywood's acting studios, there are some speeches and many experienced acting masters, but there is still no textbook-level theoretical performance book such as "The Self-cultivation of Actors". For example, in this book, the entire performance system is completely elaborated, which is even more scarce!

Therefore, he himself listened carefully to Lin Bao, the original author, and personally talked about some of his understandings and opinions in this book.

In this way, in such an afternoon, the two Hollywood superstars, the old and the new, began to listen carefully to the performance theory exposition of the young Oriental in front of them in an ordinary hotel in an ordinary hotel in a city in the Oriental country.