Chapter 983
The Universal Pictures reception was held at the International Hotel.
The most beautiful people like to have a party, and there are countless parties every day, of course, the party held by celebrities of large companies is not something that everyone can enter.
For example, in this cocktail party held by Universal, all the people present are big coffees, and if there is no invitation, don't think about it, this kind of occasion is not something that ordinary people can enter.
In fact, Chinese people like to negotiate at the wine table, and Americans also have their habit, that is, to meet at a cocktail party or something, although it will not be determined, but it will definitely express an intention.
The protagonists of tonight's drinking party are naturally Lin Xiao and Nami, of course, the reason is very simple, Vincent?? Larry hopes to get "Dark Wars" or "Infernal Affairs", and of course, if the two can be won together, it will be great.
Lin Xiao and Nami arrived, Vincent?? Larry greeted him with a smile on his face.
"Hi Nami, Hi Lin!" Vincent?? Greetings.
"Hi, Vincent!" Lin Xiao and Nami responded with smiles.
"Lin, Hurricane Rescue is another miracle work, and Universal would love to continue working with you and Legendary Pictures, after all, our previous collaboration was very pleasant, wasn't it?"
"Of course, cooperation is the trend of the times, and Legendary Pictures just has two Chinese films to be adapted into North American versions, I wonder if Universal is interested?" Lin Xiao said with a smile.
Since he has decided to find someone to cooperate, he will naturally not hide it, and he has not promised the other party anything anyway, and when the time comes, it will completely depend on the cooperation conditions to decide who to cooperate with.
"Is it Dark War and Infernal Affairs?" Vincent said with a laugh.
"Universal is very well informed, yes, these two films. Lin Xiao said with a faint smile.
"We are very interested in the world!Lin, can you tell us more about it?" Vincent naturally knew that the other party was selling at a price, but this is a routine business operation, and only those who can create value are qualified to raise conditions, and obviously, Lin Xiao is the kind of person who can create commercial value.
""Dark War" and "Infernal Affairs", I don't know which one Universal is interested in?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile.
Vincent sighed secretly, although he had known for a long time that it was impossible for Lin Xiao to put all his eggs in one basket, but when he heard Lin Xiao's words, he was still a little disappointed.
If you can take them all, of course, it's best, but if you can't, then it's good to take at least one.
In fact, in contrast, Lin Xiao actually tends to cooperate with Universal, because at this stage, Universal is in urgent need of this kind of project, while other giants are purely just investment.
Therefore, if you cooperate with Universal, then in terms of resources, Universal's side will definitely be able to tilt more.
"I'd like to hear more about the two films first. "Vincent?? Larry said.
"In fact, both films are dual-protagonist films, and the acting skills of the actors are very demanding, and we need two first-line stars at the actor level to play the leading role. Lin Xiao said lightly.
"No problem! I'm sure no one will refuse to cooperate. Vincent nodded.
"Hey, Lin, Hey, Vincent, didn't bother you, did you?" At this time, a voice came, and the corners of Lin Xiao's mouth outlined an arc when he heard this, and he still came.
Vincent, on the other hand, frowned, and the business grabbers came.
The person who came was Rand from the Dick Group!
Rand has now risen to the position of CEO of Dick Films, the Dick Group.
For Legendary Pictures, Lin Xiao wanted to adapt two Chinese movies, and Rand knew it immediately, and he had more confidence in Lin Xiao than anyone else.
"Hey Lin, the first box office share of Home Alone in Seattle has hit Legendary Pictures' account, remember to ask Nami to confirm. Rand said with a smile and a glass of wine.
"Thank you!" Lin Xiao said with a smile, and Rand deliberately mentioned that he was naturally not saying it casually, but showing goodwill.
A movie has a long return on investment cycle, not only in terms of production cycle and release time, etc., but also in the payment cycle.
For example, the issuing company is generally stuck with you for half a year to a year and does not pay this share, which is also a very normal thing.
Some can even be delayed for several years, of course, for Lin Xiao, for Legendary Pictures, after all, everyone still hopes to continue to cooperate, naturally it is impossible to delay it for so long, not to give, and it will not be as sincere as Rand, you must know that "Home Alone in Seattle" is still in theaters.
It wouldn't have been possible to be so fast under normal circumstances.
But there is no way, in order to continue to cooperate and deepen cooperation, plus the rift between the two sides due to the change of the top management of Dick Group, it also needs to be repaired.
And Lin Xiao's two projects are also good projects in themselves!
As long as there is the possibility of profit and the cooperation can be deepened, RAND will naturally not miss it.
"Lin, I've heard that you're interested in adapting two big-hit films at the Chinese box office into American versions, I wonder if Dick has any hope of working together?" Rand asked.
Vincent's brows on the side suddenly furrowed.
Tonight's cocktail party was specially held for Lin Xiao, but he hadn't even spoken yet, and there were actually people digging into the wall.
"Lin, our previous cooperation was quite pleasant, I believe you also know the strength of Global, and we have always been very sincere in treating our partners. Vincent laughed and stabbed Rand.
Dick Group and Soaring Pavilion, halfway through the cooperation with Legendary Pictures, the Dick Group suddenly went under the knife, and the entire Hollywood circle knew that Johnson had become a laughing stock in Hollywood.
Of course, the Dick Group is no better, and has been called the stupidest decision.
You must know that at the beginning, the Dick Group had been making money from Legendary Pictures, but it was stupidly dishonest, and it also extended the internal struggle to the outside, cheapening several other Hollywood giants in vain.
"I also very much hope to be able to cooperate with Universal and Dick, after all, our previous cooperation was quite pleasant, this time, "Dark War" and "Departed" legendary pictures will take out the adaptation rights, as well as half of the funds, of course, we hope to be able to hand over to a strong and sincere company to cooperate, production, investment and distribution, and the two sides will share 55% of all channels!"
Lin Xiao's price is not low, because what this means is that Legendary Pictures will take out the adaptation rights and contribute half of the money, but it will account for half of the film's revenue.
And the key is that this revenue is all-round, not just a box office share.
Don't take it for granted that you contribute half of the income and account for half of the income?
Especially for distribution, the Hollywood model, the minimum share of distribution is more than 15%, and Lin Xiao directly smoothed out this share.
Of course, he is not worried that they will not take the bait, after all, he is not a nobody, and he has proven his strength through many films.
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