Founded in 1994, Lin Xi Factory is a well-known film production and distribution company in the United States, which has distributed many famous films at home and abroad, and has a great reputation in Hollywood.

This time, Tom Hanks took a fancy to "The God of Medicine", which is undoubtedly good news for Wang Xiaobai.

Wang Xiaobai directly pulled Tom Hanks into the conference room.

"Mr. Hanks, I'm honored that my movie has been favored by you, I wonder how much money you are willing to pay to buy out the distribution rights of "The God of Medicine" in the United States?" Wang Xiaobai was not good at greetings, so as soon as he entered, he couldn't wait to ask the price.

Lao Mei is also accustomed to this simple and crude way of cooperation, and said directly: "1 million." ”

"Dollars?"

"Of course it's dollars, man, do you think I'm stupid enough to settle with you in yuan?" said Tom Hanks with a laugh.

This price is far from Wang Xiaobai's psychological expectations, but it is much stronger than that group of Indian monkeys.

Wang Xiaobai shook his head and said, "Mr. Hanks, if it's this price, then I don't think we need to talk about it." ”

"Why?"

"Mr. Hanks, if you've ever noticed my promotional statement, I think you're kidding me if you want to take away a film that has been nominated for two Cannes nominations for $1 million. Wang Xiaobai said solemnly, although he was only shortlisted and had not won the award, the price of 1 million was indeed low.

"Dude, you must know that being shortlisted does not necessarily mean that you will win the award. Hanks said.

"Of course I know, otherwise you wouldn't be sitting here and bargaining with me. Wang Xiaobai made an American joke.

Hanks laughed and said, "Wang, you should be a newcomer to Cannes, right? The nomination for Cannes is a good plus for the film, but it is far from what you think." Typically, a Cannes nomination can bring $50,000 to $100,000 to a film. Therefore, I am now willing to take the American distribution rights of "God of Medicine" for 1.2 million US dollars. ”

"No, Mr. Hanks, I think you're overlooking an important point. ”

"Oh?"

Wang Xiaobai said: "This is a commercial film, a commercial film with a box office of nearly 4 billion in China!"

This time, Hanks showed a surprised expression on his face, he didn't expect this movie to have so much box office.

Hanks said apologetically, "Sorry, I miscalculated the form. Alright, King, let's get to the point, tell us your psychological price. ”

"I think $12 million is a good price. Wang Xiaobai said with a smile.

"Oh my God, man, are you kidding me?" Hanks was surprised.

$12 million, and if they want to recoup their costs, they must make at least $30 million at the box office to protect their capital.

Preservation is clearly not something they want to do.

They want to make money.

"Wang, I have to say, your appetite is too big for me to bear, and it is not conducive to our negotiations. "Hanks.

"$15 million, North American theatrical distribution rights, plus videotape, television and online distribution rights, I think that's a good price. Wang Xiaobai directly increased the weight.

The North American distribution rights of "The God of Medicine" are definitely going to be sold, and if the price is low, he will lose money, and if the price is high, Hanks will not be able to be the big one. In that case, let's pack them all up and sell them together. Anyway, it doesn't bother the two masters.

"No, the price is still unaffordable for me. $5 million, I want all of it. ”

"Hanks, this price is too low, you have to add some ......"

“……”

After some bargaining, the two were like uncles buying vegetables in the vegetable market, and finally sold the distribution rights of "God of Medicine" in North America for $10 million.

"Wang, you are a master negotiator, I think this may be a loss-making deal for Lin Xi Factory. Hanks held Wang Xiaobai's hand and said with a painful face.

Wang Xiaobai was in pain, and scolded in his heart, you old devil, if you lose money, will you buy it?

Wang Xiaobai said: "I should say this. ”

"Hahaha!"

The two of them laughed, each with their own thoughts.

After signing the contract, Hanks was about to leave, but Wang Xiaobai pulled him and said, "Mr. Hanks, don't be in a hurry to leave, I think our cooperation has just begun." ”

"Oh, isn't there any film that hasn't been sold?"

Wang Xiaobai said: "In fact, I have my own film company in China......

……

Lin Xi Factory has huge energy in Hollywood, while Xingchen Dahai has been in a blank stage in overseas distribution.

He needed a big overseas company to do the overseas distribution of his films.

The appearance of Hanks just fills this gap.

Wang Xiaobai couldn't let go of this opportunity easily.

Hanks is gone, and he has taken with him all the films that the sea of stars has shot over the years.

There are so many of them that Hanks can't possibly watch them all in such a short time.

After "God of Medicine" was sold, Wang Xiaobai was not in a hurry.

In the next few days, Wang Xiaobai has gradually adapted to life in Cannes, in addition to strolling around the exhibition hall every day, he is accompanying Murong Bing and Ling Yan'er to wander around this small town and feel the exotic scenery.

"You say that Hanks is reliable, it's been a few days, why don't you believe it?"

In the hotel, a few people walked around the beach in the morning, and returned to the hotel to eat, Chu Tiange asked.

He is more anxious than Wang Xiaobai, because Wang Xiaobai also took out "The Richest Man in Xihong City", which will be released in China next week, and is ready to sell it to North America.

"It should be reliable. ”

Wang Xiaobai is also not sure, the first time he cooperated with a foreigner, it was unreliable or not, and he didn't count it in his heart.

"You say, we have so many movies, can we sell them for $20 million?" Chu Tiange asked again.

Although this money has nothing to do with him, when he thinks that the movie he participated in can appear on the theater screen in the United States, he feels more glorious and exciting.

"What nonsense!" Wang Xiaobai reprimanded in a low voice.

"It's also ha, the other party is not so stupid. Chu Tiange felt that he was thinking too much.

"Phew, $30 million less, he doesn't even think about it!"

Wang Xiaobai snorted, what about domestic first-line singers and artists, that's all?

In the past two years, Xingchen Dahai has produced a total of 9 movies, plus the investment in a "Great Sage", a total of ten movies, with a total box office of nearly 20 billion.

Even if "God of Medicine" is removed, there are still nine movies that only sell for 20 million US dollars, who is Hanqi?

The two were talking, and suddenly there was a doorbell outside.

"Open the door. Wang Xiaobai instructed Chu Tiange.

Chu Tiange muttered dissatisfiedly: "Why did I go, you didn't go?"

Although he was dissatisfied, he was honest enough to open the door.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw Hanks standing outside the door.

"Hello, is this the residence of White Wong?" Hanks asked after seeing Chu Tiange open the door.

"Yes yes, please come in. ”

Although it was the first time he had seen Hanks, Chu Tiange still quickly guessed who this person was, hurriedly opened the door, and welcomed the person in.

It stands to reason that this is a good opportunity, but Lao Tzu is uneducated, and after learning English for a few years, he will be "nice to meet you", "how are you", "I am fine, and you?".

Wang Xiaobai was different, as soon as he saw Hanks, he quickly stood up, gave the big nose a bear hug, and said excitedly: "Hi, how??" are you？”

"Yes, my friend, how are you doing?" said Hanks.

Wang Xiaobai laughed, with a kind face, and said to Chu Tiange, who looked envious, "What is this big nose talking about?"

“……”

Damn, I don't understand how much you pretend to be?

Chu Tiange was stunned and said, "How do I know, I will say a few words of English for daily greetings." ”

"Waste, learning literature without reason, in vain for Chinese people!" Wang Xiaobai ruthlessly sent contempt.

Grass!

You're awesome, tell me what he's talking about?!

Chu Tiange couldn't get out of the fire.

Hanks looked confused the whole time, completely unable to understand what they were saying.

Fortunately, at this time, Murong Bing walked out and acted as a translator for the two.

In the hour-and-a-half-long negotiations, Wang Xiaobai finally took away the North American distribution rights of nine films, including "The Great Sage", for $25 million.

And in closing, Hanks said, "'Mr. The Richest Man' is an excellent movie, it's funny, and it fits our American values, so I have a bold proposal." ”

The "Mr. the Richest Man" he said is the English translation of "The Richest Man in Xihong City".

"Oh?" you say. ”

"We, Lin Xi Factory, are willing to buy the adaptation rights of "Mr. The Richest Man" in North America for $2 million. Hanks said.

This made Wang Xiaobai slightly surprised, I didn't expect that one day, my script would be able to sell to Lao Mei.

For a while, Wang Xiaobai's eyes were blazing when he looked at Hanks, as if he was looking at a walking "Franklin" (the president's portrait on the dollar 100-yuan bill).

Since you sent it to the door yourself, then don't blame me for being too ruthless.

In the end, after several rounds of bargaining, Wang Xiaobai sold the North American adaptation rights of "The Richest Man in Xihong City" for $5 million.

He wanted to write them a new one for 10 million, but Hanks just laughed at it.

Although I didn't say it explicitly, it was obvious that you couldn't even speak English, how could you write a movie that was in line with the spirit of America?

This made Wang Xiaobai feel that he was discriminated against, and he couldn't release it when he held it in his stomach.

If it weren't for the fact that this big nose gave him 40 million in a row, he couldn't wait to knock this big nose down with one punch.

Day by day, with whom are the two?

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