Twentieth Century Fox in the United States wants to release "Zombie Supreme" from Oriental Film Company, which was discussed a few days ago, but Xu Ziming has not returned at that time.

When Xu Ziming returned to Hong Kong from Taiwan, Mark Ritchie, Marvin Davis and Barry Diller left in advance because of their trips, so they left behind Henry St. and Bleda, the two marketing directors of Twentieth Century Fox.

The two ghosts who came to Oriental Film Company today to talk about the release of the film are the two of them.

Lin Zhengying wore the halo of "Ninth Uncle" all the way, and when she came to the office, Xu Ziming was talking well with these two Americans, one of whom seemed to have seen it in the theater, and his face was somewhat familiar.

Xu Ziming saw Lin Zhengying, who had infinite scenery, coming over, and immediately pulled him in front of everyone, and said to Lin Zhengying: "Uncle Nine, these two are from the marketing department of Twentieth Century Fox, Mr. Henry and Mr. Bleda, we were discussing the release of "Zombie Supreme" just now, and if the next talk goes well, "Zombie Supreme" will be released in the United States. ”

After Lin Zhengying shook hands with the two ghosts respectively, she asked Xu Ziming excitedly: "How did Mr. Xu talk? Is "Zombie Supreme" really released directly in the United States?"

Xu Ziming said with a serious face: "Their conditions are a bit harsh, our Oriental Film Company only takes 12% of the dividends, and the rest is distributed by Twentieth Century Fox." ”

Lin Zhengying's heart became angry when she heard this, and said: "Mr. Xu, how can this work, the movies we make ourselves are less than half of those released in Hong Kong theaters!"

Hong Kong movies are released in theaters, and most of the film companies can have a forty percent share, and Lin Zhengying thinks that the other party is a big bully.

Bleda often comes to Hong Kong, and naturally Cantonese can still be understood, so she turned her head and whispered to Henlister to translate.

Henry Ster hurriedly said to Xu Ziming: "Mr. Xu, the gimmicks of your Chinese films in the United States are not full, and without the distribution and promotion of Twentieth Century Fox, the effect is not good. Bruce Lee's (Bruce Lee) movie was only 10 percent released in the United States. Now a 12 percent share is proposed, which is quite reasonable. ”

Xu Ziming glanced at Lin Zhengying and explained to Henlister: "Mr. Henlister, times have changed, and the market for Chinese films has expanded more and more. For example, in the future, the fantasy movie, which is even better than today's "Zombie Supreme", will be more sophisticated. I can tell you clearly that the films of the Oriental Film Company will be more sophisticated in the future, and the dividends of the Oriental Film Company this time will be at least 20%. If Twentieth Century Fox doesn't have this plan, and the United States doesn't lack one of your companies, we can consider cooperating with other companies. ”

Henry Stern shook his head again and again, and said to Xu Ziming: "Twenty percent is too much, we can give you fourteen percent at most." ”

"Then don't talk about it" Xu Ziming said, sitting on the sofa next to him, too lazy to continue to waste energy with the two of them, Lin Zhengying's eyes lit up, although he couldn't understand what the people were talking about, but judging from the whole painting style, it should be Xu Ziming who fought on the basis of reason, and seemed to have the upper hand.

Henlister was silent for a moment, and then asked, "Mr. Xu, can the future Nine Uncle Fantasy Film series only be distributed by a company in Twentieth Century Fox?" ”

Xu Ziming shook his head and said: "Of course not, Oriental Film Company has its own distribution channels in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Macao and Hong Kong, and what I sell you is the distribution rights outside these regions, and the distribution period is only twenty years." Twenty years later, if anyone else wants to release this series of films, they will have to renegotiate the price. ”

Bleda suddenly

smiled: "We can give you 15 percent, but we have to buy out the distribution rights of this series of films, and Mr. Xu will release films from Oriental Film Company in the future, so he must first talk about cooperation with Twentieth Century Fox." ”

Xu Ziming said with a smile: "I agree to your later conditions, but fifteen percent is still too little." ”

Braida shook her head and said, "No, it's enough." ”

"Then I can only say sorry. Xu Ziming said with a smile, and said to Lin Zhengying, "Uncle Jiu, let's go out first and let the two gentlemen discuss." ”

Lin Zhengying nodded and followed Xu Ziming to another office.

As soon as she closed the door, Lin Zhengying said excitedly: "Mr. Xu, can we negotiate this issue?" ”

Many stars in the Hong Kong film industry have dreams of impacting Hollywood, and film and television companies also have a strong desire to get involved in Hollywood's development.

For example, Golden Harvest has been exploring the Hollywood market and preparing for Golden Harvest's entry into Hollywood, but without exception, Hollywood is not so easy to break through, and Golden Harvest has not been able to fight for a good position in Hollywood.

Lin Zhengying never dreamed that she would one day enter the American market with a fantasy film and win the favor of the American film giant Twentieth Century Fox.

Xu Ziming said with a smile: "The Uncle Nine series, like the best partner series of Xinyicheng, is a series of movies, and the quality must be particularly high. ”

Xu Ziming has always been operating the loud signboard of "Uncle Nine", and he will never allow Lin Zhengying to privately use the "Uncle Nine" signboard to take over the films of other film companies.

Therefore, Xu Ziming immediately looked at Lin Zhengying with meaningful eyes, and said seriously: "Uncle Jiu, you can only shoot psychedelic movies with the company, and as for privately taking over psychedelic films from other film companies, it is absolutely not allowed." ”

"Don't worry, Mr. Xu, I only take the company's videos. "Lin Zhengying is desperate to stay in the Oriental Film Company.

Lin Zhengying has long decided in her heart that as long as Xu Ziming is in the entertainment industry for a day, there will be a place for him Lin Zhengying in the entertainment industry.

While the two were discussing the Nine Uncle series, Henlister and Bleda were also discussing in another room.

Bledart's face was unhappy and said: "The above requirement is to obtain the right to issue as an agent, and the maximum price can only be fifteen percent." ”

Henry Stent shrugged and complained, "Does this Oriental Film Company really think the movie is well made? In fact, the special effects are not as good as Star Wars." ”

Breda smiled helplessly: "But Mr. Barry Diller is very optimistic about the prospects of this kind of film series, and told us that we must win the distribution rights, and we can't go back empty-handed like this." ”

Henryster said: "Why don't we pretend to talk about it and dry them for a few days?"

Bleda shook his head and said: "It's useless, I have investigated, although this Xu Ziming is the big boss of the Oriental Film Company, he is the eldest grandson of the Xu family, one of the top ten consortia in Hong Kong." He is not short of money at all, even if we don't distribute at Twentieth Century Fox, with his connections, we will cooperate with other American film companies. ”

Henlister sighed and asked, "How much do you think is appropriate?"

Braida said: "Just give him 18 percent of the share, and the US headquarters will not agree." ”

"It seems that this is the only way. Henryster sighed again.

While the two were talking, Xu Ziming and Lin Zhengying had already knocked on the door and came in.

Xu Ziming asked with a flat face, "How did the two of you discuss?"

Henlister said: "I just talked to Brada and we agreed on a hundred

Sixteen out of 16 is a very appropriate number. ”

Xu Ziming said with a smile: "I'll have to go to the bus company for a meeting later, so don't waste time." Give us your bottom line data!"

Henlister spread his hands and said, "Okay, you win, Mr. Xu." Eighteen percent, this is our bottom line, it can't be more, you must know that after the Oriental Film Company is out of the Chinese circle, it does not have any fame, and about the promotion of "Zombie Supreme", Twentieth Century Fox will invest a lot of resources to promote, and these costs and payments are not something that the Oriental Film Company can consider. ”

"Well, eighteen percent, very sensible. Xu Ziming said with a smile.

Braida added: "Mr. Xu, Twentieth Century Fox wants to invite the main actor of "Zombie Supreme" to come to the United States to participate in a performance to share the characteristics of Oriental Maoshan culture. ”

Xu Ziming asked, "Is this a side requirement of the issuer?"

Bleda nodded and said, "Yes, the Oriental Film Company must cooperate with us in publicity." ”

Xu Ziming asked, "When?"

"It's the beginning of April. Bleda said.

Xu Ziming said: "No problem, please notify me a week in advance of the specific time." ”

Braida smiled: "Then I wish us a happy cooperation." ”

"Happy cooperation!" Xu Ziming said.

To be honest, Lin Zhengying can make a name for herself in the United States with this opportunity, which is a godsend and an unexpected opportunity for both Oriental Film Company and Lin Zhengying herself.

After the Twentieth Century Fox people finished talking, they quickly left the Oriental Film Company.

Lin Zhengying breathed a long sigh of relief, and after coming out of Xu Ziming's office, the whole person was about to float.

In the aisle, Xu Guanying and Qian Xiaohao, the two actors of Wencai and Qiusheng, came over one after another, and said in a particularly intimate tone: "Uncle Jiu, has it been negotiated?"

Lin Zhengying didn't know when the two of them came, just nodded, and then stretched out a hand to tickle their heads, the two didn't know what kind of expression this was, thinking that Lin Zhengying lowered his head to tickle.

The two immediately asked again, "Uncle Nine, it won't be unnegotiated, right?"

Lin Zhengying nodded three times in a row, and quickly understood in her heart, and said in her heart: No, it was negotiated, and the other party asked rhetorically.

He then shook his head three times in succession, indicating that the negotiation was completed.

Who knows that Xu Guanying and Qian Xiaohao are really confused, "It seems that there is no talk of success." ”

Lin Zhengying rolled her eyes, and was about to die of anger by these two nominal apprentices.

He didn't expect to be angry when filming, but he still had to be angry in reality, so he said helplessly: "Of course it's negotiated, the ghost guy seems to say that the starring role of our Zombie Supreme will be invited to the United States to promote it in April." ”

Xu Guanying was excited, slapped Qian Xiaohao, and asked with a smile, "Does it hurt?"

Qian Xiaohao's face changed suddenly, and he said angrily: "I hurt so much, you stretch out your face and let me beat it." ”

Xu Guanying smiled: "It's okay if it hurts, it seems that it's definitely not a dream." ”

"Idiot, what's the use of you hitting me in the face, I want to hit you in the face. After Qian Xiaohao finished speaking, his backhand was a slap to Xu Guanying.

"The thief hurts!" Xu Guanying covered her red face, but she was happy in her heart, it seemed that this was true.

Lin Zhengying looked at these two nominal apprentices and couldn't help but laugh in her heart.

In his opinion, if his life is the same as Uncle Nine's, maybe life is full of happiness and adventure.