In Paramount's office, Jing Jian, Shirley, and Solana were discussing the preparation of the crew:

“...... If we are in a hurry, we can arrange a Christmas release. ”

"No, no, the pursuit of maximizing benefits should be placed in next year's summer file. Super Bowl ads are essential, and ILM special effects need to be set aside for time. ”

"That would be a collision with Terminator 2. I heard that their investment has exceeded 110 million US dollars, which is the first major production in history to exceed 100 million dollars. This gimmick alone can attract a lot of viewers, and I'm afraid it will cause both sides to lose. ”

"That's right, Bramble, the people in Colombia have already approached me, and they don't want us to kill each other. ”

"Doesn't that prove that they are afraid of us equally?"

"Haha. While this sounds pleasing to hear, we at Paramount still have to focus on profit. ”

"Is that okay? We're in private contact with Columbia to hype up the milestones of the new film revolution and make next year's summer a milestone year. If it is released, the months of the two films will be separated. They are in July, we are in August, and vice versa. ”

"I think so. It should be a win-win situation. If you incite fans to fight in the ring again, I don't know if it will stimulate the box office?"

"You can try. Actually, I don't want to back down. Otherwise, we will be misunderstood for having a weak heart. ”

"Hahaha!"

There were arguments, there were compromises, and one problem after another was resolved. In fact, the reason why Jing Jian insisted on releasing it in the summer file is not only because he is not to be outdone by "Terminator 2", but also because there will be a super blockbuster in the New Year's file next year - the live broadcast of the Gulf War. Compared with this war, any blockbuster has to give way, and it is better to join forces with "Terminator 2" to hype.

“...... The contracts of the crew members have basically been signed, except for some differences with Newcastle. ”

"Oh, how much is the gap?"

His agent asked for 14 million in pay, or 10 million plus 2% of the North American box office share. The key is that 10 million, Newcastle wants to join the club of 10 million. ”

"That's impossible, we can't just violate the studio's price alliance, otherwise the cost will not be controllable in the future. Can you negotiate, $9 million? That's already the value of a Hollywood A-list actor. ”

"They were seizing on our soft underbelly and knowing that '3' had to use Newcastle. And Bramble also said that this series "3" will be temporarily terminated in the future, and wait until the future digital technology has developed by leaps and bounds, and then consider the follow-up series. This future may take more than ten years, and by then the audience has long forgotten what the actor looks like, and we can also replace the actor, so Newcastle wants to make a big deal in the end. ”

"Solana, although this is your job, I shouldn't be indiscriminate. But I still want to remind you that you must confirm the choice of the actor as soon as possible. ”

"I understand this, I have made an appointment to talk in the afternoon. I prepared a super contract of 9.5 million plus a maximum prize of 1 million. ”

This is where Hollywood is helpless. Although it is about friendship, it will never give up the benefits it deserves. With the success of the first two series, the remuneration of the original crew has all risen, and they have basically more than doubled. And Newcastle is just a little darker.

"What is the current total budget?" Jing Jian asked.

"Look at Newcastle's final contract, between 93 million and 95 million. Solana replied.

"I think it should be more than 100 million, although it can't surpass Cameron, but it also has to step into the 100 million yuan club. ”

"You mean the ledger? This should be fine. ”

"What about product placement and sponsorship?"

"Okay, there are already $4.2 million and $2 million worth of things signed and interested in so far. I think there's still hope to find 2 or 3 million product placements. ”

"Hehe, Solana, remind you that we can release it in Chinese mainland. Moreover, Chinese mainland does not have any restrictions on tobacco and alcohol advertising. ”

"That's really good news. Look at me, at least 5 million more. ”

“......”

Before going abroad, Jing Jian thought that the entire crew should have been prepared, but he didn't expect that he would have to wait a few days. Then I went to the studio and went around, and saw that the crew members who had arrived were training with Zhang Wulang and others. After a few words of laughter with Xia Xinran and the others, Jing Jian went home and spent a few days with his family while he was still free.

However, before playing with the child for a while, I heard Zhao Xia holding her cellular phone and shouting angrily: "Someone is looking for ...... Female!"

Jing Jian took it stupidly, and Zhang Jing's voice came from the microphone: "Xiaojian, your daughter-in-law is so fierce?"

"Huh. In Zhao Xia's interrogating gaze, Jing Jian was a little strange, "Xiao Zhang, how did you find a foreign country?

"Hmph!" Zhang Jing didn't go to Jing Jian to change her title, no longer called her "sister", and stabilized his mood, "There's nothing wrong with the school! It's the old Dong from the mechanical department looking for you." He said that there was an urgent matter, and the whole world was looking for it, and he found me here. ”

"Dong Lao?

“......”

Hanging up the phone, Jing Jian simply explained to Zhao Xia, "My sister from Beijing University", and then hurriedly dialed Dong Zerui's phone. If it's urgent, Dong Zerui only has that car factory on his side. However, through what Zhao Xin and Ilyitsev have learned these days, there should be no problem in negotiating? Even if there are a few differences, it is a normal bargain?

"Dong Lao, I'm Jing Jian!"

"You know, it's not easy to find you?"

"You always say you have something to do with me?"

"Hmm......" Dong Zerui pondered slightly, "Xiao Jing, I wonder if I should tell you about this matter." The situation has changed a little, and it's about you car factory. I hope that you will do your work to your Hong Kong friends and put the national interest first. There are some things that don't take to heart......"

“......”

Ten minutes later, Jing Jian hung up the phone with an ugly face. Zhao Xia saw that her expression was wrong, so she snuggled in Jing Jian's arms and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

Jing Jian reluctantly smiled at Zhao Xia, thought about it, and smiled bitterly: "It's been smooth sailing for too long, and it seems that I have forgotten the possible twists and turns." It's nothing, it's okay to do one less thing anyway. I'm still happy. ”

Shopping malls are like battlefields, and businessmen are a little superstitious. found that from the beginning of the petrochemical plant project, Jing Jian's previous smooth sailing seemed to have made waves, the change of seed music, the deadlock in the contract negotiation of the actor of the crew, and now it is finally the turn of the most important automobile plant project in the near future......