Tang En's remarks expressed two attitudes: one is the copyright issue, which is unquestionable, and the other is that he has a tough attitude, which is a big deal to flip the table.

This is obviously not in line with the general norms of Hollywood, where even two companies that have fallen out in a falling out can cooperate as long as they are profitable.

But the young Done Walker clearly prefers to act in a way that hurts others and is not good for himself.

He is different from most people in Hollywood, he makes movies, he pursues status, power and influence, and he also has a love that comes from the heart.

As for making money, that's the lowest level.

For Donne, his ingenuity in making money is enough for him to become the richest man in the world in more than ten years, and how big is the market in the film market?

Donn's words made the atmosphere in the conference room a little serious.

George Paxton found the right time and said in a deep voice: "Last year, we were promoting "Titanic" in London, and we happened to find the "Harry Potter" that had just been released, and bought the movie rights, which solved Ms. Rowling's urgent need. But only a year later, I was threatened in a forced palace, which is very disappointing!"

Alan Horn immediately explained, "This is all a misunderstanding, and I apologize once again on behalf of Warner Bros. for the trouble caused to Towne Pictures and you." ”

Don had a good attitude towards this big guy, "Mr. Horn is polite, you can come here in person, you have already given us a lot of face." ”

Alan Horn smiled: "The main thing is to reach a cooperation. ”

"Of course, that's what I'm looking forward to. Don smiled as the tension finally relaxed.

David took advantage of the trend, "Mr. Walker, I think "Harry Potter" has a lot of potential for adaptation, and I believe you think the same way, why not co-develop it?"

"Yes, with the strength of Warner Bros., within a year, through a powerful propaganda machine, this book will definitely become popular all over the United States, and the film adaptation will be a matter of course. Lionel Wigram hastened to add.

Tang En sat down with a smile, "Two gentlemen, are you questioning the strength of Tang En Pictures?"

David said: "Don Pictures has a director Walker, and its strength will definitely get stronger and stronger, but it may be difficult to develop a movie series as big as "Harry Potter" in a short period of time. ”

Alan Horn waved his hand, staring at Don with a cloudy gaze, "Since it is cooperation, it must be in the common interests of both parties." Donn, you direct, you publish the rights and part of the funding, Warner Bros. provides most of the investment and publicity channels, this is the real win-win. ”

Don clapped softly, "Mr. Horn, you're so right!"

Warner's negotiators all smiled, believing that Don had relented.

Unexpectedly, Donn's tone immediately changed, "It's just that I have a good relationship with Bill McNick and have always had a good cooperative relationship with Twentieth Century Fox, I just want to ask Mr. Horn, why am I not working with Fox Pictures, but Warner Pictures?"

Alan Horn's face turned slightly, "Of course Warner can offer better terms of cooperation!"

Don smiled and shook his head, "You all know that the fundamental reason why I broke into a career at a young age is that Twentieth Century Fox braved the world's condemnation and chose me as the director of "Titanic", I will not forget this kindness, and I can't forget it!"

"Hehe, in the capital market, interests come first. David interjected, intentionally or unintentionally.

Reese Witherspoon smiled, and her sweet smile made the whole conference room a lot warmer, "I'm sorry, Mr., the core value of Down Pictures is 'faith first, profit first'. I'm afraid we don't agree with what you said. ”

David's face stiffened, and he was embarrassed and speechless.

Alan Horn glanced at Donn deeply, and felt more and more that the young man in front of him was not simple.

Once upon a time, didn't Hollywood also follow the concept of "art first, capital first"? Chaplin, a generation of masters, because of his dedication to film art, put United States into crisis several times, and what about Warner and Fox?

Alan Horn shook his head, suddenly feeling that he was thinking too much, but when he looked at Don with a smile on his face, he always felt strange and had a feeling of being unable to see through.

"Donne, that's up to you...... There's no chance of cooperation between us?" Alan Horn frowned slightly.

"Of course not, it's an honor for Down Pictures to work with Warner Bros. Donn waved his hand, "Still, you're going to have to come up with a reason why Twentieth Century Fox can't find fault with me." ”

Alan Horn smiled and said, "What reason do you need?"

"It's very simple, the copyright ratio, the investment ratio, the dividend ratio and many other aspects, this is simple, you can talk about it slowly, I want to talk about another thing now. ”

"Oh, what?"

Donn looked at David, "That's where Mr. comes in." ”

David Heyman's production company is basically a shell, belonging to the type of reselling copyrights, and if you want to participate in the production of "Harry Potter", you must rely on Warner Pictures and Done Pictures.

Hearing Don say this, David's eyes lit up. He knew that as long as he helped with this, he would get a producer position in the "Harry Potter" series.

"Listen to it!"

Don said slowly: "At the beginning, because of the insistence of JK Rowling's bookseller's agent, I only got the film rights to the first three parts of "Harry Potter", and as far as I know, she will write seven or eight books in this set of books. ”

David raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean...... Want to get the copyright to the whole book?"

"Exactly!"

"It's hard!" David shook his head, his tone solemn, "Mr. Walker, is it necessary?"

Everyone is optimistic about "Harry Potter", but who dares to guarantee that after making a movie, it will be successful?

In the eyes of David Heyman, and the rest of the people, it was enough to buy the rights to the first three books, and if the film was successful, we would talk about the copyright later, and if the film failed, it would be better to abandon the project.

Now that the future of the film is unknown, how much will it cost to take the copyright of the entire book in one go? Money and money, the key is time, energy and favor.

"No, I have to get the copyright, otherwise this movie series, I will never start!"

Don was very resolute.

Alan Horn didn't understand, "Donn...... Are you worried that the author of the novel will open his mouth after the success of the movie?"

Don smiled noncommittally.

Alan Horn shook his head, "Actually, it's not necessary, she's just a popular fiction writer, and no matter how big her appetite is, she can't compete with Warner." ”

Don almost laughed.

This Alan Horn is really confident!

Do you know how popular Harry Potter is when the movie is made?

"Star Wars" is the No. 1 IP in the United States, and "Harry Potter" is the No. 1 IP in the world!

For JK Rowling, the maker of this fantasy kingdom, not to mention the pressure of Warner Bros., even if it is the whole of Hollywood, she will not compromise.