"You went around Germany and came back with another $4.5 million. ”

In Shahai Entertainment's office, Robert praised again and again: "Ronan, how did you develop your financing ability?"

Before the release of "Human Eradication Plan", how many years did it take Shahai Entertainment to earn the $4.5 million?

Ronan was calm and said: "Actually, the opportunity has always been there, and I also studied some cases before I found that there are loopholes on the German side that can be caught." ”

In addition to the $4.5 million, he had $10 million unpaid to Koch Films, and the trip to Germany actually raised $14.5 million.

Of course, Ronan will not default on his debts, and when "The Grim Reaper" completes the settlement, the $10 million will definitely be returned to Koch Films.

Mary interjected at this point: "You two, I said there is no harm in reading more books, right?"

George Clint smiled: "What I'm good at is publicity and media PR, and it's okay if you ask me to talk about acquisitions, but it's a bit difficult to pull investment." ”

The atmosphere in the office was very congenial, and immediately after Ronan returned to Los Angeles, he handed out a cash prize of 1 percent for each of them, or $400,000, for his trip to Abu Dhabi.

Ronan clapped his palms, waited for the office to be quiet, and began to get down to business: "Mary, the $4.5 million tax refund income belongs to the legitimate income that Shahai Entertainment received from Koch Films, and it does not have to be included in the income of the two film projects. ”

Mary nodded slightly, "Okay, I know what to do." ”

George Clint exclaimed, "That's a reasonable and legitimate amount of corporate income. ”

Ronan said with pity: "The tax refund quota in the UK was divided up last year, otherwise I can go to the UK again." ”

The tax refund policy in the UK is not particularly strict, as long as some scenes are filmed in the UK, and the main cast and crew use British, they will meet the application conditions.

However, compared to Germany, the cooperation between the United Kingdom and the United States is much closer, and the annual tax refund quota is determined several months in advance.

Robert said with a smile: "This $4.5 million is already a surprise that you have brought us." ”

A few people discussed the tax rebate for films around the world, and Ronan asked instead, "How are the two film projects going?"

"The initial planning for 'Death is Coming' has been going on. Robert replied, "The detailed shooting plan, scene plan and storyboard artwork made by James Wong were all submitted to the company, and I put them in your filing cabinet. ”

He thought for a moment and then said, "As for the behind-the-scenes team, James Huang means to use the staff behind the Human Removal Project as much as possible, and I'm in contact. ”

Ronan nodded, "Yes." It is better to have a basis for cooperation. He appropriately delegated authority: "You are responsible for the negotiation of these people." ”

Robert added: "James Wong's agent, Edward, came to the door several times and asked for an increase in James Wong's directorial salary. He believes that "Human Eradication Project" was a huge success, and the $300,000 salary is seriously inconsistent with James Wong. ”

In the contract signed at the beginning, James Huang had to lower his own conditions in order to win Ronan's financial support, but the success of "Human Eradication Project" undoubtedly made the Chinese director rise.

Ronan is not a rigid person: "I'll find time to talk to Edward. ”

A proper salary increase is not impossible, but the amount will certainly not be very high, and it will take a while.

In fact, while speaking, Ronan roughly thought of a plan that could also stimulate James Huang's subjective initiative.

"What about Ace Agent?" he asked again.

Robert replied quickly: "Muhammad has agreed to play the leading role, I talked to his agent once, and the conditions are not excessive, $500,000 plus box office bonuses." In terms of directors, I have posted a recruitment announcement and have received 12 director recommendations so far. ”

Ronan said: "Continue to negotiate with Muhammad, you can give a box office bonus, but you have to keep the base salary down, if the North American box office of this film reaches the budget cost, you can give him a one-time box office bonus equal to the base salary." ”

Hearing this, George Clint looked at Ronan, worthy of being the owner of the film company and producer, very dark and qualified.

According to the plan, the public budget cost of "Ace Agent" is as high as $25 million, and such a film of Arab agents saving the world can get $25 million at the box office in North America?

"If the director says so, contact a few agencies. Ronan said slowly: "Let's see if they have any suitable candidates to recommend." ”

He looked at the three of them and said: "It is difficult for this film to make a profit, but we can't give it up and treat it with the most serious and responsible attitude." ”

Robert understands that a little less is a little bit of a loss.

Although the money lost is all Arab money, through Hollywood-style calculations, a considerable part of the extra money earned by the film can be converted into legal income from Shahai Entertainment.

Ronan frowned slightly, the film "Ace Agent" is more difficult to operate than "The Grim Reaper".

But any director who has a choice, when he reads the actor in the script, he probably won't touch it, so he can't go into battle to direct it himself, right?

How to maximize the benefits of getting money out of Abu Dhabi is also a work that requires careful planning.

It's really not good, so I went to look for the directors who shot the MV, the directors who were born in the MV industry are basically visual parties, and the pace of the shots is also very fast, which is most suitable for commercial films in the action genre.

See if anyone dares to take this pot.

Mary then reminded: "James Huang called yesterday and he needs funds. ”

"The money can be approved, and you do a good job of monitoring. Ronan said, "It's pretty much the same thing. George, you choose a suitable time, contact the media, and call a press conference for "The Grim Reaper". ”

George nodded, "Okay." ”

"Have you been in contact with Embassy Pictures?" Ronan put the most important question to the end, "What's the reaction?" ”

Robert said: "George and I approached the three major shareholders and they were interested in cashing in, but the intention was not strong enough, and the company's management was skeptical. ”

George added: "It's not a big issuing company, but it has a steady income of millions of dollars a year, and it's normal for the company's management to worry about the future of the company. ”

Ronan thought for a moment and said, "Continue to talk to the shareholders, and also get in touch with the management, and show our strength appropriately." He reminded: "Don't forget, we have the support of the big chaebols behind us. ”

As soon as these words came out, both George and Robert laughed.

At the end of the meeting, Ronan was soon left alone in the office, and Ronan sat behind his desk, focusing on the issuing company.

"The Grim Reaper" is on the right track, "Ace Agent" is mainly about how much money can be recovered, and the distribution company directly determines how wide the road will be in the next ten years.

Ronan calculated the funds in his hand, and set aside $20 million in revenue from "Human Eradication Project" and $10 million in addition to the real needs of the two films during his trip to Abu Dhabi...... Yes, the four of them also took $1.6 million, and then the German harvest, $10 million from Koch and $4.5 million in tax refunds.

The money should be about the same for the acquisition of a issuing company.

It is better to say that there is not enough money, and the Miss Judith will contact him from time to time, and it must not be difficult to get a loan from the bank.

The most important thing is whether the other party wants to sell it.

Intentions can change at any time.

Ronan found out the information of the three major shareholders of Embassy Pictures, all three of whom are about forty or fifty years old, and they are partners who have been working together for a very long time and have a relatively good relationship.

One of Robert's marks on the information has attracted his attention, these three people have invested heavily in the NASDAQ, the NASDAQ index has risen wildly in recent months, due to the average profitability of the embassy films, unable to bring a large amount of cash flow, the three intend to sell their shares and continue to invest in Internet shares.

This may be an opportunity.

But how can they really seize this opportunity? These three people only intend to sell, and no one can guarantee whether they can sell in the end.

Distribution channels are too important for film companies, and the sooner they are resolved, the better.

Ronan had been thinking about it all afternoon, and if he could win the distribution company, he could go to the upcoming St. Denis Film Festival.

When he was about to leave work, he finally had a general idea, and was just about to leave the office when he received a call from Lionsgate's Gray Enrique.

The one asked him to meet and talk about the upcoming distribution collaboration.