Chapter Eighty-Four: A Wish Fulfilled

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"Rowling, of course I know this. However, just because a contract is signed doesn't mean it's set in stone. You can also default in the middle!"

"Breach of contract?" Rowling frowned slightly.

"That's right! I've studied the film and television licensing contract you signed with Heman. To be honest, the £1 million buyout price is really sorry for the artistic value of the first four Harry Potter films. You deserve a share of the box office, not just a million pounds in cash... Rowling, if I were to make Harry Potter, as its author, you would be entitled to at least 5% of the total box office in addition to the royalties!

After the words fell, after glancing at Rowling, who looked hesitant, he gave Neil Mori next to him a look.

Neil Mori, who made a lot of money in the affairs of Thorn Bird Publishing Company, must of course be worthy of Guo Shouyun's efforts.

"Rowling, I think Bruce's words are very correct. The £1 million price tag is so unequal to the artistic value of the first four Harry Potter books, you deserve a share of the box office!"

Rowling, Bruce's Matrix Pictures' new film, "Smart: Ghost Story," has grossed $93.55 million in North America in the past four months, while it has invested less than $5 million. It can be said that it was a great success. It can also be seen that Bruce really has the ability to adapt "Harry Potter" into a movie, and I believe that with his deep understanding of "Harry Potter", this work will definitely show its due value!" Christopher also said.

The persuasion from those close to her made the balance in Rowling's heart begin to waver.

"Rowling, as long as you agree, then Warner and Heyman will deal with it. And I am also responsible for the liquidated damages, you don't have to worry about anything, you just need to wait for the movie to be released and get your fair share!"

Looking at Guo Shouyun's sincere eyes, and then at his daughter snuggled in his arms, after his eyes quickly swept over Christopher and Neil Mori, JK Rowling, who was silent for a moment, finally nodded.

"Well, you are all my best friends and lovers, I trust your judgment!"

Guo Shouyun was overjoyed, "Rowling, don't worry! I will definitely make "Harry Potter" a masterpiece in the history of world cinema!"

"That's for the best!"

Rowling smiled and nodded.

"Congratulations to both of you. But for the sake of the future, I think you should sign an agreement to regulate your responsibilities and obligations!" Christopher smiled.

Guo Shouyun secretly praised in his heart, this guy is worthy of being an old fritter who has been in the workplace for decades, and every sentence is just right.

"Rowling, what do you think?" Guo Shouyun smiled.

"Yes!" Rowling nodded. The phrase 'brothers settle accounts' is just as common in the West as it is in the West.

The two sides came to an agreement, and soon two agreements were drawn up with Christopher's help. Guo Shouyun, who knows the future of "Harry Potter", directly bought out all the film, television and game adaptation rights of the entire book for 10 million pounds. And the agreement stipulates that Rowling will enjoy a 5% share of the total revenue of the movie box office and merchandise. And in order to prevent others from using the same means to pry his corner, at the end of the agreement, he directly added 200 million pounds in liquidated damages!

In fact, according to Guo Shouyun's idea, 200 million is still a bit low. But no matter how high it is, it seems too abrupt, and 200 million is enough to dispel the minds of those movie giants.

Luo Lin did not object, and the conditions given by Guo Shouyun were almost the top in the industry. I'm afraid no one else has come up with better conditions except for him.

After the agreement was signed, everyone present signed a non-disclosure agreement. After all, before Rowling's contract with Black Man Pictures was terminated, the contract they signed was still illegal.

"Christopher, 'don't bother the two masters', the matter of terminating the contract will be handed over to you!" After returning to his room, Guo Shouyun, who was sitting in the living room, said solemnly.

Christopher Ritter nodded, this was something they had agreed on a long time ago, and he was technically Rowling's agent.

"I can't get off your thief ship at all!" Christopher sighed.

"My ship is a real 'golden ship', can you afford it?"

Looking at Guo Shouyun's smiling face, Christopher Ritter shook his head slightly and stood up.

"I just hope I don't get kicked off by you sometime!"

"Christopher, I'm a nostalgic person!"

Christopher Ritter glanced at him and nodded, "I'll take care of the copyright thing." But Time Warner is not easy to deal with, you have to be mentally prepared!"

"Don't worry, I'm not a pure film investor!" Guo Shouyun said confidently.

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Alnwick Castle, where Chris Columbus and his film crew were filming for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter. In his opinion, the castle, built in the 11th century, is very suitable. David Hayman has no objection to this.

He has high hopes for this fantasy novel, and he has been coming here a lot lately. Watching the movies that he has invested heavily in every day move forward little by little is a blessing for David Heyman.

"Chris, when will the movie be finished?" During the break, David Hayman came up and said.

"It depends, but it should be fine by the middle of next year!" said Chris Columbus after a moment's thought.

"Next year, mid-year!" David Heman nodded, and was about to continue asking, when he saw his secretary hurrying over with his mobile phone.

"Boss, an emergency call from Warner's Mr. Parsons!"

"Did you say anything?" asked David Hayman as he picked up his phone.

After glancing at Chris Columbus next to him, the secretary lowered his voice and said, "It's about Harry Potter!"

David Heyman was stunned for a moment, and then quickly reacted, "Chris, I'll make a call!"

"Okay!"

Chris Columbus nodded. Although the voice of the other female secretary was lowered just now, he didn't hear anything. Although he also wanted to know the content of the phone call, Chris Columbus understood that as a film director, he did not have the right to know any information related to the capital level in the first place.

Holding his phone to the nearby no-man's land, David Heyman found the familiar number that existed in it and dialed it.

"Mr. Parsons, I'm David Heyman!"

"Mr. Heyman, I know how much you paid to buy the film adaptation rights to the four Harry Potter novels?"

David was slightly stunned, "Mr. Parsons, I assure you that the film and television adaptation rights of the first four novels of "Harry Potter" must be in the hands of Hemman Pictures...!"

In David Heman's impression, Richard Parsons, the CEO of Time Warner, who is known for his mildness, actually interrupted him rudely this time.

"Mr. Heyman, please answer my question. This is very important to Time Warner, and to you at Hemman Pictures!"

The contents of the contract were confidential to the company, but listening to Richard Parsons's tone, David Hayman knew he couldn't keep his mouth shut.

"£1,000,000!"

"Don't you have any other supplements?"

"No... Mr. Parsons, is there something wrong with copyright?"

"Just half an hour ago, we received a call from Rowling's agent, Christopher Ritter, who accused us of being too stingy in buying the rights and did not meet the market value of Harry Potter and asked for a renegotiation!"

"What?

"That's right! I think Mr. Heyman should get his call soon, too!"

As soon as Richard Parsons's words fell, David Heyman saw the female secretary walking towards him again, looking at the mobile phone she held in her hand, and the 'company calling' lip shape, a haze quickly enveloped David Heman's heart.

“… Mr. Heyman, please come to Los Angeles as soon as possible. If this matter is not handled well, I am afraid that our cooperation will be terminated!"

"Okay, Mr. Parsons, I'll get to Los Angeles as soon as I can!"

After hanging up, David Hayman furrowed his brow, took out his phone and called Christopher Ritter. But the unanswered prompt made him faintly feel that things were a little out of his control. hurriedly took out his personal mobile phone to call Rowling, but no one answered.

'Grunt', David Hayman couldn't think about anything else, "Carrey, help me book a ticket to Los Angeles, I want the fastest flight." ”

"Okay, Boss!"