Generally speaking, a major Hollywood distribution company sees a movie and offers a high price, it must be because it has found a selling point.

And, frankly, $15 million, that's a lot of money!

Shen Ming was a little excited, if he wanted to release it himself, the overseas box office would have to be over $45 million before he could get $15 million...

It is a bit difficult for a Chinese-language film to get a box office of more than 320 million yuan in overseas markets...

The overseas box office of "British Showdown" is only $43 million...

But the fifteen million dollars that Universal said include follow-up TV, Internet copyrights...

It doesn't feel like a good deal...

Ming Zai's face should be able to sell for $20 million!

……

Hotel.

Guo Fan and Wu Jing sat at the very edge, and the negotiation position was left to Shen Ming and Gong Ge...

"Harris, I think the price is a little lower..."

"No! Shen, you must know that few audiences around the world are interested in Chinese science fiction movies!"

“… But they're interested in me!"

Harris Wilson nodded: "That's why we're offering $15 million..."

"And with all due respect, wandering with the earth, although it is very romantic, is basically impossible in execution!"

"What is the energy core of the so-called planetary engine?

"According to calculations, 10,000 engines are all running, which can produce 150 trillion tons of thrust, but in reality, the weight of the earth is as high as about 60 trillion tons, and without adding gravity, can this really be propulsed?"

"If this basic logic is not solved, IMHO, few viewers will approve of it!"

Shen Ming translated this passage to Guo Fan, who said: "Science fiction movies cannot be completely in line with existing scientific theories, reasonable imagination is necessary, and the original work of "The Wandering Earth" is Liu Cixin, the author of "The Three-Body Problem", who won the Hugo Award!"

"I also think that the most important thing in science fiction movies is to let the audience substitute emotions, rather than explore possibilities!"

"All science fiction works have scientific flaws. Science fiction is not a scientific treatise. The author has no obligation and no possibility to write a work that is completely free of scientific loopholes, otherwise, Liu Cixin would not have won the Hugo Prize, but the Nobel Prize. ”

Shen Ming translated, and added by the way: "I have an idea, an astronaut is stranded on Mars and can only grow potatoes to satisfy his hunger, so do you think this is feasible? Everyone knows that potatoes cannot be grown on Mars, and even if they are really planted potatoes, they are poisonous..."

Harris Wilson's eyes lit up: "... Mars grows potatoes?"

"Well, it's similar to Robinson Crusoe, but on Mars..."

"Shen, I think this idea is good, when are you going to make this movie?"

“… Harris, we're talking about The Wandering Earth!"

"OK," Harris Wilson nodded: "Actually, there is a second plan, the global side is responsible for the global distribution, but it will charge a thirty-five percent distribution fee!"

"Thirty-five, usually twenty-five!"

“… Shen, we're not sure..."

"Harris, the producers of "The Wandering Earth" are China Film and my company, I hope you can..."

"Shadow?"

"Yes!"

Harris thought for a moment: "... OK, then 30 percent, it can't be any lower, this is the bottom line of the world!"

China Film controls the introduction and distribution rights of Hollywood blockbusters, even if a small number of films can enter Chinese mainland through approval, it must be after China Film censorship - if he gets stuck with you, you have no way at all!

Gong Ge discussed with Guo Fan and Wu Jing for a while, and then told Shen Ming, who nodded: "We basically agree!"

Harris was also very cheerful: "That's a good cooperation!"

"Thank you!"

“… By the way, you just said Martian potatoes?"

"So, I'll give you the full script the day after tomorrow... However, my story is in a Chinese context, are you sure you want to?"

"It's okay, I'll find someone to adapt it..."

Almost over, Harris Wilson took his leave.

Shen Ming spread his hands: "The issuance fee of 30% is indeed a bit high!"

“… It's okay, it's nice to be able to distribute it globally..."

"Hollywood's strongest thing is its global distribution capabilities, and we're so far from that!"

Guo Fan was interested in another thing: "... You just said Martian potatoes?"

Shen Ming glanced at him: "Oh, it's just a person who left Mars behind... What, you're interested?"

“… Quite interested!"

"Okay, I'll go back and bring you the script, let's say first, if this script is to be filmed, you must have the help of the space agency!"

“… It's grandiose?"

"What do you say, rescue an astronaut who has been left behind on Mars..."

Gong Ge interjected: "The space agency will definitely agree, and they also want to promote themselves!"

Wu Jing was confused: "What are you talking about? What kind of potatoes are grown on Mars? Didn't Universal agree to release "The Wandering Earth" globally?"

“… It's okay. ”

Shen Ming smiled and changed the subject: "How is it, do you have confidence now?"

“… There was a little. ”

"Haha!"

Several people looked at each other and smiled...

Shen Ming hesitated for a moment, but still spoke: "Actually, there is another way to shut up the people in the country..."

“… What's the solution?"

"Let Cameron or Spielberg hang up a producer!"

When "Hero" was a big hit in North America, many American audiences went to "Quentin Tarantino's recommendation", Quentin Amway "Hero" on various occasions: "Hero" is a magnificent film, which is not only reflected in the picture, but also in the storytelling, martial arts action, acting and romantic atmosphere and other aspects. These are all the elements you would expect from a film. ”

The name of Cameron or Spielberg is used all over the world, especially Cameron...

Guo Fan was a little moved, and asked in a low voice, "Are they willing?"

"What's not to want to give money? In the United States, there is nothing that can't be done with money!"

Shen Ming smiled: "... Forget it, I just casually mentioned that "The Wandering Earth" is a Chinese science fiction film after all, and I feel awkward to hang the name of any foreigner!"

Gong Ge said: "Actually, Zhongying looked for Cameron before, but he didn't agree... Now that I've watched the film, we're no worse than him..."

"Hmm... By the way, which of you is on the talk show at night?"

Guo Fan pushed Wu Jing out: "... Brother Jing, go ahead, I can't speak English!"

Wu Jing waved his hand: "I can't speak English either, let Brother Gong go!"

Gong Ge retreated: "I'm a producer... Forget it..."

"No, let you go on a talk show, not let you go to the execution ground..."Jimmy's Tonight Show" is very popular in the United States, Brother Jing..."

Wu Jing's head shook like a rattle: "... Then there is no shame in that!"

“… Then I'll take Zhao Jinmai with you!" Turning his head and looking, "Huh, where is the wheat?"

"She followed Cheng Xiao to a party..."

“… Damn, I'll go myself!"