"What do you think of this film?"

"It's okay, at least it can be included in the list of things to see. ”

At the end of the screening, Gray Enrique walked among the studios, and as soon as he got down to the foyer, he heard several audience members walking in front of him discussing the film.

"I think it's average, it's not scary. ”

"A bad movie!"

"You don't understand, you'll know when you step into society, this film is called creepy, and I will recommend this film at the mill fan meeting next week......"

"Well, I can recommend it to guys, but I don't know when the film will be officially released. ”

The people walked out of the theater without stopping, discussing it.

Fans came out one after another, and voices discussing "Human Eradication Plan" could be heard everywhere, with both praise and disapproval for this film.

Gray Enrique walked out in the crowd and nodded secretly, a movie that can be discussed by fans is the one that can arouse people's interest.

Some people think it's good, some people think it's bad, and that's normal.

At the door of the theater, Ronan Anderson and the middle-aged man named Robert were waiting here, and Gray Enrique greeted them, politely declined the other party's invitation, and left the theater.

At the same time, the people who came to watch the film were like him, and they all quickly quit and left.

Ronan was slightly relieved to see these people off.

Seeing that there was no one around, Robert said softly: "Will it have the opposite effect mixed with some scolding movies?"

"How can a movie please everyone. Ronan thinks that those people have done a good job and are worthy of the salary: "It's normal to have praise and scolding." ”

"I just don't know how much it can do. Robert looked into the distance.

Ronan smiled, "As long as it can influence their choice a little, we will earn it." ”

Robert sincerely admired: "You still have more methods." ”

Ronan said slowly: "The movie itself is the foundation, but outside the movie, you can think of more ways, and the operation will become more and more important for a film." ”

Robert nodded slightly, and suddenly found that he seemed to be surpassed in all aspects except that he had more experience than Ronan.

However, following such a boss is passionate, motivated, and knowledgeable.

Ronan changed the subject and asked, "Will the copy arrive tonight?"

"Twenty copies of the film. Robert assured: "It will be delivered on time at eight o'clock tonight." ”

Ronan added, "Let someone deliver it to your door tomorrow." ”

The viewing was just the beginning, and copies of Project Human Erasure had to be delivered to every distribution company that came over today.

Distribution companies often conduct multiple rounds of comprehensive evaluation for films that they intend to release.

The next day, Ronan had the copies delivered next to each other, and asked the company's newly recruited telephone operators to call the corresponding personnel at each distribution company every two days.

"Sir, our "Human Eradication Plan" is really marketable, have you made a decision? Haven't submitted it to your boss yet? You can invite your boss to watch the ......film together."

During the same week, Ronan also made several phone calls in person, and the news was basically not good.

Warner Bros.'s Bran Milner first politely rejected the film, then Hollywood Studios also said that the film did not match the overall style of Disney's live-action film, Royal Gate said that the distribution was okay but would have to buy out the rights at one time, and Lionsgate's Gray said that his boss had not seen the copy......

"I'm sorry, Ronan. ”

In the office, Delong held the phone in one hand and plucked his ear with the other: "The new line is not interested in your new film, let's work together again if we have the chance." ”

Hearing an answer on the phone, he hung up, picked up a copy of the Human Eradication Plan, opened a large cabinet, and stacked it with many dusty copies.

This film can't even pass his level, so why bother his boss?

On the fifth day after the screening, Ronan finally got the good news that Sony Entertainment's distribution company was willing to enter into preliminary negotiations with Shahai Entertainment on "Human Eradication Project".

"Your film has flaws and characteristics. ”

In the reception room of Sony's release, Chris looked at Ronan and said, "Sony Entertainment has the intention of cooperating with your company. ”

Ronan nodded lightly and said, "I also hope to cooperate with your company." ”

Chris is also not verbose, Sony Entertainment is the holding company of Columbia Pictures, there is no need to waste time on such small productions, "Let's talk about distribution commissions first. ”

This is the core issue, and there is no need to talk about it if there is no agreement, and he said directly: "Sony Entertainment bought out the global distribution rights of "Human Eradication Project". In terms of distribution commissions, 30% of the North American box office revenue, 40% of the overseas box office, 40% of the total revenue of videotapes, DVDs, all TV rights and new media rights, and 50% of the general standard in the derivatives industry. ”

Ronan frowned slightly, this is not the highest distribution percentage in the circle, but it is also very harsh.

Some time ago, he saw several cases, which were also cooperation between small production companies and large distribution companies, with a box office distribution commission of up to 40 percent, and all peripheral income received 50 percent!

Chris's words are not finished: "In addition, Sony Entertainment owns the rights to make the sequel to the film. ”

Business negotiations, of course, are about maximizing the benefits for oneself as much as possible.

"The percentage of rakes is too high. Ronan said slowly: "Unless this film is a box office hit, Shahai Entertainment will inevitably lose money." ”

He tried to bargain: "The overseas distribution rights will be discussed after the North American release, and the peripheral copyright commission will be reduced to 20%, and Shahai Entertainment will retain the sequel copyright ......"

Chris raised his hand to stop Ronan from continuing: "Mr. Anderson, this is a prerequisite for Sony Entertainment's release. He smiled: "With all due respect, so far, no company has expressed any intention to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment. ”

Ronan was not annoyed, his face was calm, and he said, "For the time being, this is the case. ”

This can't be concealed from anyone who cares, Chris is undoubtedly an old fox, and obviously took this opportunity to lower the price.

The negotiation was so passive, it was completely expected by Ronan, Shahai Entertainment lacked the capital to bargain with the other party, after all, Sony Entertainment didn't even have a competitor.

It is no exaggeration to say that Shahai Entertainment needs Sony Entertainment now, and it doesn't matter if Sony Entertainment has "Human Erasure Plan" or not.

Even Columbia, which is controlled by Sony Entertainment, is the worst of Hollywood's Big Six.

Ronan thought for a moment, remembering that Lionsgate's Gray had said that his boss hadn't seen the copy yet, and decided to delay it for the time being: "Can you let me think about it for a few days? I'll have a meeting to discuss it too." ”

Chris still has this patience, and said casually: "The opportunity is rare, don't let us wait too long, we have a full schedule for this year and next year." ”

Ronan smiled: "A week at most." ”

It doesn't take more than a week to know the true attitude of Lionsgate, after all, Lionsgate has not been established long and has not had much distribution business.

…………

In Lionsgate's pull-tab room, staff members are packing dismantled copies into boxes.

Navas, the director of the distribution department, was the first to walk out of the pull-tab room, and Gray quickly took back the questionnaire in everyone's hands, read it roughly, and also walked out of the pull-tab room and came to his boss's office.

"It's a little better than I expected. Navas was wiping his uncomfortable eyes with a tissue: "The advantages are as prominent as the disadvantages. ”

Gray, as a recommender, of course, has to say good things: "We have been focusing on horror films in recent years, can we include this as a candidate for this year's release?"

Instead of answering, Navas asked, "What about other people's opinions?"

Gray put the stack on his desk and said, "Two B's, three B-s, and two C's." ”

Although there was no A, Navas nodded: "It's okay." ”

Even within professional companies, horror films are generally underrated.

"There is another situation. Gray said as simply as possible: "During the viewing meeting, although many people said that this film was not good, a considerable number of fans said that this film was good. Oh, yes......"

He reminisced and said: "In order not to miss the wonderful part, some fans even walked upside down when they went to the toilet, just to take a few more looks. ”

Navas pinched his chin: "In other words, this film is very attractive to some people. ”

Gray nodded, "Absolutely." ”

Can make fans hold their urine and go to the toilet, is this film really so charming?Navas frowned and thought, if Gray is not mistaken, "The Human Removal Project" should have an audience.

Besides, the company has just tried it internally, and the overall evaluation is also good.

"Well, do a few more rounds of internal auditions. He decided: "Then, you bring Ronan Anderson and I'll talk to him." ”