How can the distributor not be eye-catching if it can take half of the film's profits with a low investment and relatively small risk?

This is still Ronan used a lot of means, and no one in the crew enjoys the later share, otherwise Shahai Entertainment can get one-third of the profits in North America at most.

The share is received, of course, the share that is deducted from Shahai Entertainment first.

Reserve tax, 15% management fee, 20% profit share, etc., these are reasonable and legal standards.

The "Human Eradication Project" generated a total of $45.2 million in total revenue for Shahai Entertainment, and Ronan was generous, and Shahai Entertainment only legally withheld $25.2 million of it, and the remaining $20 million was taken out to repay the old Arab friends who were "like brothers".

That's a profit of $9 million.

In less than a year, with $11 million, a profit of $9 million was earned, which is definitely a profiteering investment.

Shahai Entertainment, like many Hollywood companies, announced a net profit of $9 million for "Human Eradication Project".

Net profit is a special term in Hollywood, representing completely different accounting calculation rules, because of the next financing plan, Ronan did not do too much on it, and in the future, there will always be a chance to make a big profit.

Many high-grossing and high-income blockbuster movies have negative net profits on the books of film companies, and those who participate in net profit sharing often go to the coffee table.

The most typical, "Saving Private Ryan", which was released this year, is a common financing project, and in the previous life, in the financial statements released by the film company, the net profit was negative and in a state of loss.

Director Spielberg made money, starring Tom Hanks made money, producer DreamWorks made money, and distributor Paramount Pictures made money......

Compared to these people, Ronan considers himself to be a good person of integrity, fair, selfless, incorruptible, honest, and full of honor.

"Are we really going to share the profits with the Arabs?"

In the office, Robert was reluctant and said, "We can calculate the net profit as negative." ”

George wrinkled his face and said, "The profit of $9 million is more than Shahai Entertainment has earned in the past ten years." He asked, "Can we just get back the cost?"

Relatively conservative, Mary reminded: "We don't do the distribution of the film ourselves, the distribution company has accounts, and if the Arabs can convince the distribution company to check the accounts, we will be in trouble." ”

"Everyone, look ahead. Ronan said slowly: "We are going to Abu Dhabi next to raise a second financing from the Arabs, and this money is a guarantee to build our business credibility, because our financing this time is not 10 million US dollars." ”

He looked at the three people in the office and said, "We have two projects to work on, one is James Wong's 'Death is Coming,' and the other is an action movie in which I just finished writing the script with an Arab as the main character, and the two films have a combined budget of $30 million." I plan to raise $30 million to $40 million. ”

Hearing this, George and Robert's faces were full of excitement and eager to try.

Ronan added: "Also, how much does it cost us to buy a distribution company? The minimum is $20 million. We need money, and the last thing Abu Dhabi lacks is money. ”

George and Robert looked at each other and didn't say anything more, if they wanted to raise more money, they would definitely have to pay something.

"The old rules. Ronan said softly: "If the financing is successful, one percent of the reward will be given to each person." ”

George answered: "This time I'm not looking at home, I'm going to Abu Dhabi." ”

Ronan nodded: "Let's go to Abu Dhabi together." ”

Robert is confident: "We will succeed!"

Mary smiled and didn't speak.

Ronan opened the drawer, took out six copies, handed out two copies to each person, and said: "This is the script and plan of "Death is Coming" and the Arab project "Ace Agent", you all read it, and you must familiarize yourself with it as soon as possible." ”

The three of them opened the script and looked at it roughly.

Ronan continued: "The plan was $10 million for 'Death Comes' and $20 million for 'Ace Agent,' but in our practice, the two are the opposite, and we need more money to spend on James Wong's project, which 'Ace Agent' is primarily designed to attract Arabs. ”

Robert read the script of "Ace Agent" first, flipped it over and closed it, and said: "A group of Arabs as the protagonists, except for Arabs, there will not be too many people who like it, and I am afraid that this film will lose a lot." ”

"It doesn't matter. Ronan had already thought about it, "The role of this film is to attract Arabs to invest, and everything else is secondary." ”

As long as you can get the investment, you can lose it, and it is the investor's money that is lost anyway.

George pinched the folds on his face and said, "There is still room for this film to be played by an American or an Englishman." ”

Ronan laughed: "The copyright is in our hands, and when we are done using the Arabs, we can cast another British version." ”

Rob nodded, "Good idea." ”

The four of them ended the meeting, and not long after Mary, George and Robert left, James Wong came to the door.

"I've read both the script and the plan. Ronan said to James Wong: "Very good, even better than I expected. ”

James Huang pushed his glasses and asked, "When can we officially start preparing?"

Instead of answering James-Wong's question, Ronan asked, "James, is $6 million enough for your script and plan?"

James Wong smiled and said, "I made the plan with the best possible picture effect. ”

Ronan actually ran a film, accumulated a lot of experience, and combined with what he learned, it can be regarded as a combination of theory and practice: "In my calculations, if this film wants to make a better result, it can't be done without $15 million." ”

James Wong didn't answer Ronan's words and asked tentatively, "The Human Eradication Project is said to be highly profitable?"

Ronan shook his head: "This is the profit that belongs to the investor, and Shahai Entertainment earns very little." ”

James Wong scratched his head a little and said, "I try to save ......"

Ronan raised his hand to stop him: "I'll solve the problem of funding." He paused for a moment, then added: "I will go to Abu Dhabi next week to attend the UAE premiere of "Human Eradication Project", and try to raise money from Arabs, 15 million US dollars is not a small amount, it is estimated that it will take a while." ”

"I know. When James Huang heard the figure of $15 million, he couldn't help but be a little excited: "I can wait." ”

Most directors are not qualified to direct such a huge film project in their lifetime.

Ronan said in a deep voice: "James, my company and I will all be pressed on your project, and if the film fails, I will go bankrupt and become a poor egg." ”

James Huang nodded solemnly: "I will do my best to do my best for one hundred and twenty points." ”

"Good!" Ronan held out his hand, "James, I believe in you." ”

James Wong shook Ronan's hand heavily: "I will repay your trust with success." ”

The success of "Human Eradication Project" also gave Ronan more confidence in James Wong, and when he talked about the project plan, Ronan said: "I leave Los Angeles next week, and before I leave, I will set up a special account for "The Grim Reaper" and allocate $1 million for your preliminary preparations, and you and Glenn Morgan will not stop working. ”

"Rest assured. James Wong assured: "We will continue to move forward with this project. ”

Ronan calculated the time and continued: "If the financing goes well, I will go to Germany again when I come back from Abu Dhabi, and after the New Year, "Death is Coming" can be officially established. ”

Time flies quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it has been almost a year since he came to Los Angeles.

James Huang was serious: "Ronan, I'm waiting for your return. ”

Before going to Abu Dhabi, Ronan still has a series of matters to deal with, such as the reinvestment of some of the profits of Shahai Entertainment.