The calculation of copyright is very complicated, and there are more than a dozen derivative copyrights.

A script like Cameron's, before Jonas was not adapted, looked worthless.

If it is made into a movie and it is not successful, then it is okay, if it is successful, about the sequel of the movie, film derivatives, secondary playback, rental and sale on other platforms, etc., will be counted.

No one knows if a movie can succeed, so neither side cares much about the distribution of benefits in the first step.

However, if a movie is successful, and you want to make a second or third part, this benefit is calculated in the tens of millions of dollars, and no one will give it up.

Cameron gave up the interests of the first part, and was even willing to pay no penny for the screenwriting fee, as long as the director's fee, for the benefit of the follow-up film.

It is impossible for him to get the videotape, which no film company will let go.

But in terms of the distribution of profits from the sequel film, Cameron bit about eight percent, which of course is eight percent of the net profit, not eight percent of the box office.

In addition, there is another big head, that is, the sales of derivatives, such as the sales of costumes, figures, and toys of the characters in the play. For many films, the profit in this regard is much higher than the film itself.

In this regard, Cameron also got about three percent, which seems like a small amount, but it is three percent of sales.

After they signed the contract, Jonas and Cameron began discussions about the plot of the film.

From setting the world structure of the robot world, the image of each character, the image design of the killer sent back by the robot, in addition to the setting of the storyline, the layout of the scene, etc.

In the course of this discussion, Jonas's memories of the film can be said to fit Cameron's imagination perfectly.

At least in this movie, Cameron really regards Jonas as a bosom friend.

For example, Schwarzenegger, the robot actor recommended by Jonas, wore sunglasses and made Cameron feel more suitable than he first imagined Simpson.

There is also the design of the lens, which equips the robot with metal skeleton limbs and camera-like eyes, which also makes Cameron even say the same as he thinks.

In his notebook, more and more points have been written down, and the plot and structure of the whole movie are becoming clearer and clearer in everyone's hearts.

The highlight of the movie "Terminator" is not the plot, but the unbelievable and self-justifying setting, the perfect and romantic heroism, the almost chaotic makeup, the breakthrough robot design concept, and the most intense and personalized action scenes.

When these are a consensus, the skeleton of an excellent movie has been formed, and all that remains is to replenish flesh and blood.

At this time, it is really a difficult stage. A movie, starting from scratch, needs to go through a complex process that is unimaginable to ordinary people.

If nothing else, for example, every shot presented in the film needs to be determined and observed on the spot many times.

What kind of angle, color, and light should be presented in the background of each shot, the director needs to realize the investigation and location, and this procedure alone is not as short as the time spent shooting a movie.

Of course, none of this had anything to do with Jonas.

His role is to determine the pitch of this script, and because of his reasons, determine the director and general plot of the film.

Alain Ryder was very satisfied, he used a movie to pull Jonas on his boat, no matter how many storms the company has to face now, tied to Jonas, an important person who has a relationship with several major shareholders, he is not afraid that changing major shareholders will affect his status.

At least, before the filming of this "Terminator" is completed, his position will not be impacted.

But that wasn't enough, because of Michelle's words, he now wanted to tie Jonas to himself even tighter.

The protagonist of "Longwei Kid", a high school student who changes schools, Jonas's image is very consistent, and if Jonas can be persuaded to play this protagonist, their relationship will be more stable.

He knew very well that people like Jonas wouldn't be greedy for fame or money, but what about beautiful women?

Cameron was also very satisfied, he thought that he was going to negotiate with Fox on "Terminator" for a long time, but he didn't expect that because of Jonas's unreasonable cards, Fox's hole cards were revealed at the beginning of the negotiations.

Fox took the script very seriously and was interested in making "Terminator" a series. At this time, even if the first step of the film will be messed up, in order to get this script, they can only grit their teeth and let Cameron be the director.

knew Fox's bottom line, so Cameron easily sat in the director's position.

At this time, he also knew that he was completely blessed by Jonas. Because of the-for-tat between Alain Ryder and Jonas, he let himself pick up the cheap.

While wondering about Jonas's identity, he became much closer to Jonas because of his resonance with himself in the script.

Jonas was also satisfied, and he only revealed a little bit of Fox's complete plan for the script of "The Terminator", and all at once ruined Alain Ryder's plan.

This script doesn't need to be discussed, Cameron must be the director, otherwise they won't get the copyright at all, and those plans will be in vain.

Alain Ryder wanted to take advantage of Jonas, and Jonas joined his army.

Of course, Jonas did so at a great risk. Because the director of this movie was determined because of him.

If the film doesn't succeed, Alain Ryder will certainly have some responsibility, but most of the responsibility lies with Jonas.

At that time, whether it was the former major shareholder Markridge or Yannick, and later shareholders Murdoch and Marvin Davis, they would have distrust of his ability.

But Jonas is well aware that the film can only succeed in Cameron's hands.

In this day and age, Hollywood can surpass Cameron in science fiction movies, but it may not be able to grasp the essence of this movie better than Cameron.

The essence of this movie is balance, integrating the robot world, the real world, the future world, heroism, etc., so that the balance of the whole film is rated as the first Hollywood science fiction movie.

So as long as Cameron directs, Jonas is confident of success.

In the eyes of others, the risk is the safest choice for him.

Their meeting lasted until 11 o'clock in the middle of the night, but it was not over, and the three of them made an appointment to continue the talks at Fox headquarters the next day.

Jonas also had to attend the signing ceremony as one of the managers, which was also the price he paid for "deciding" the film's director and having to help Alain Ryder stand on the platform.

With Jonas's involvement, and even the director he has confirmed, even if the film loses money in the future, Alain Ryder will not be much responsible.

At least in front of Macridge, Marvin Davis, and Yannick, the owner of the custodian bank, he doesn't have much responsibility.

On the contrary, Murdoch, the future major shareholder, cannot meddle in Fox's affairs at this time.

If the film is a big success, Alain Ryder will not be small, because it is he who has the insight to stand behind Jonas and supports him strongly.

Sending everyone away, Jonas sighed and gave him only a passing score of six for his actions today.

In front of the old Jianghu of Alain Ryder, he was much more passive, although he kept saying that he didn't want to get involved, but he was stalked by him and pulled him onto his boat.

The key reason is that Jonas exposed his mind too early, and he wanted to get the approval of Macric, which was too urgent.

And at that time, he should not have deliberately dismantled the stage and exposed Fox's plan, so that Cameron knew Fox's bottom line and occupied a negotiating advantage.

This time, although it achieved its own goal. But in the eyes of Yannick and Macridge, he has actually been led by the nose all the time, and he seems too tender.

Alain Ryder seized on this and deliberately retreated, allowing Jonas to trap himself.

Of course, if the film can be successful, it will be a different story.

And Jonas didn't particularly care about that, because he was only eighteen years old after all, and it would be too wicked for him to behave like a slick old man now.

In this case, Yannick and Macridge will not only not praise Jonas, but will think that he is difficult to control.

What's more, they will feel that in front of Jonas, an "experienced" junior, there is nothing to teach, which is not conducive to the cultivation of feelings.

There are shortcomings, flaws, but let them see the potential, Yannick and Macridge will naturally have more sense of accomplishment in words and deeds.

Back in his bedroom, Jonas knocked on the door, but it was Theresa.

"What about Kostler?"

Theresa's face showed a hint of ambiguity. "Guess ......"

Jonas snickered, lowered his voice and said, "Don't tell me, he's in Dinah's room right now. ”

"You guessed it, and I'll reward you with a kiss. Theresa closed the door, jumped up, threw his arms around Jonas's neck, and hung on him.

The two were intimate for a while, and Jonas couldn't contain his curiosity. "Why don't we go and see what they're doing now?"

Theresa rolled her eyes. "I didn't notice you were so naïve......"

"Cut, a virgin, a virgin, they may need my guidance!" Jonas put her down and turned to open the door. "I don't feel at ease if I don't see it with my own eyes. ”

Theresa grinned, of course she knew that Jonas and the others had grown up together, and their feelings were different from the others.

Jonas's suggestion piqued her curiosity as a woman, and the two crept to the door of Dinah's room.

Jonas stood in the doorway, knocked on the door, and said in diacriticized English, "Police." Rounds. ”

Then both of them put their ears to the door, and there was a movement in the room, but they could not make out what was being said.

The two men covered their mouths and did not dare to laugh, and after a while, Kostler opened the door a crack, revealing one eye and said, "Jonas, I knew it was you." You bastard, hurry up and disappear for me, or tomorrow I will print dozens of photos of you wearing a skirt when you were a child, and give one to each classmate. ”

Jonas shuddered and quickly shouted, "I'm sorry, I went to the wrong door." ”

Theresa grinned.