It may be that the Chinese side really attaches importance to the project of "Mulan", and only three days later, the letter was sent back.

And the time to reply is very good, it is 10:30 a.m. Los Angeles time.

"Brother, the leaders attach great importance to this Sino-US co-production. Even the senior leaders are keeping an eye on it. "Leader Xie made a transatlantic call to Tang En.

Tang En was in the studio, studying the shooting plan for the next green screen part of "The Avengers", and when he heard the news, he couldn't help but smile: "Okay, both sides have sincerity, and this cooperation will definitely be a great success." ”

Leader Xie was a little embarrassed and said, "But...... Regarding your proposal for the production of "Mulan", the leaders of the relevant departments collectively held a meeting to discuss it, and thought that there was room for improvement. ”

Tang En said nonchalantly: "Brother Xie, you are too outsider." If you go to the imperial capital in the future, you will have to arrange more. Besides, business matters should be discussed more and more, you say. ”

Leader Xie smiled: "Then I'll be blunt, we have put forward a total of 24 suggestions...... Of course, everything is negotiable. However, there are some important ones, and I will focus on you. ”

"24 suggestions?" Donn pouted and paused, "I'm out there and haven't gotten the fax yet." Tell me about it, I'll listen. ”

Don didn't have a stand at all.

It is obviously a film project in which Hollywood can occupy absolute dominance, but it is modest and cautious and gives in everywhere, which makes Leader Xie feel very comfortable and face-saving. Much better than those aggressive, swaggering foreigners.

Xie said: "The report said that "Mulan" will be an adaptation of Disney's cartoon, and we are all very much in favor of this. However, this is a film that tells a Chinese legend after all. In order to better show the spiritual outlook and historical inheritance of Chinese culture, we hope that the production of the film can be led by our Chinese side. ”

Tang En frowned, walked to the rest area, waved his hand to let the assistant close the door, and said: "Brother Xie, to put it mildly, with the current level of Chinese films, it has not yet been able to lead a commercial blockbuster with an investment of 200 million US dollars. ”

Leader Xie hurriedly said: "Brother, you misunderstood, I didn't mean that. Films, of course, are planned, cast, filmed, produced, and so on by Rose Pictures. The reality is also clear, only Hollywood has the ability to run such a big project. ”

Don breathed a sigh of relief, "What do you mean?"

"This will be the first real Sino-US co-production blockbuster, and the leaders hope to set a benchmark and an example, and provide a certain policy theoretical basis for future Sino-US co-productions," Xie said. ”

"Understood. ”

"For large joint venture projects, especially those in China, our consistent proposition is to get a controlling stake. ”

Don blinked, almost laughing.

Got a controlling stake?

"Brother Xie, you mean...... The Chinese side wants to get more than 51% of the equity of "Mulan"? You know, this is a film of Rose Pictures. ”

Leader Xie said methodically: "As far as I know, Hollywood's platter investment, film companies like Warner and Fox, often only participate in 20% of the investment share when making a movie. ”

"That's risk-sharing. They have a small share of the investment, but they can control most, if not all, of the copyright. Other small companies involved in the platter only have the power to pay dividends...... Wait!Brother Xie, are you saying that "Mulan" can take the platter investment model?"

Leader Xie smiled: "That's what it means. The production budget of "Mulan" is between 100 million and 120 million US dollars, which is too much, even China Film can't come up with such a large amount of money. However, I believe that there will be more Chinese film companies willing to join in and participate in the rise of Chinese films. As for the operation of the film, except for Chinese mainland, the rest of the countries and regions are, of course, in charge of Rose Pictures. ”

Don didn't rush to reply, savoring the other party's words, and seemed to understand something.

Leaders of the General Administration, this is the next big banner.

Not to mention the importance of Sino-US co-production, as well as the policy reform of the formation of the Chinese film market in the future. Speaking of the movie "Mulan" alone, the leaders have a deep layout.

With the strength of Zhongying, it has monopolized the benefits, and it is completely okay.

However, the State Administration asked China Film to give up its share so that more small and medium-sized film companies could participate in the investment of "Mulan". It is to let more film companies have the opportunity to participate in high-level Hollywood films, learn to watch, and accumulate experience.

This is a valuable opportunity.

In the past, Chinese films were collective, which was too outdated.

After the reform, the filmmakers of the Hong Kong government entered the Chinese film market with their playing methods, which has a miasma side, and has indeed made an important contribution to the market-oriented reform of Chinese films.

However, the Hong Kong government's film model has long been outdated.

The tradition of "saving movies" is even a big cancer.

If you want to get better, you have to learn from Hollywood.

Through the co-production of "Mulan", it is of great significance to open the window and let the Chinese film industry really get in touch with Hollywood's top production industry.

It's far from being as simple as making some money with "Mulan".

"Mulan" is like this, if it promotes more Sino-American co-productions, it will accumulate more experience.

Leaders are considering the whole picture from a holistic perspective.

At least it's bigger than Donn's pattern.

Tang En smiled: "Brother Xie, let me tell you the truth, the movie "Mulan" is mainly to help you friends. The 51 percent share is too small, and I will give you a 60 percent share! In addition, several bosses of the Hong Kong government also intend to lead the Hong Kong government's film reform, and I plan to involve Media Asia Pictures and Emperor Entertainment as well. ”

"Brother, you're really ...... Hey, don't say anything, next time you come over, brother, I will go bankrupt, and I will treat you well!"

He thought that this request was a bit excessive, and it was difficult to speak. Unexpectedly, the other party not only didn't care, but gave up greater benefits.

even wants to pull the Hong Kong government movie, this mind, this measurement, is really too big!

Think about it some time ago, the farce-like criticism of "The Departed" by Hong Kong government filmmakers was really embarrassing and thrown to grandma's house.

Don couldn't laugh or cry either.

He's really not pretending to be generous!

With such a large investment in "Mulan", it would be good to maintain a guaranteed capital, and it would be difficult to make a lot of money.

There is no need for New Globe to put money on "Mulan", and it is Hollywood's consistent strategy to invite more film companies to share risks and invest together.

Of course, Hollywood has a very high style, and even if it is to share risks, ordinary film companies are not qualified!

In many cases, knowing that the possibility of film losses is extremely high, overseas film companies also have to take the lead to participate.

It's a show of strength and ability.

In the past few years, no mainland company has ever been eligible to participate in Hollywood film investment, even the Hong Kong government, that is, Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest on the side of the megatron back then, have had such an opportunity.

In order to learn from Hollywood filmmaking and promote the local film industry, South Korea has even prescribed a series of almost humiliating policies and quid pro quo.

In this sense, Don has indeed done the General Administration a great favor!

Even if "Mulan" loses all, for Chinese films, it is a big deal for a small amount of money.

Movies will affect the comprehensive strength of a country in all aspects.

The Chinese side wants to participate more, and Don wants to spend less, which can be described as a hit.

Tang En smiled: "Brother Xie, don't let me out." If it weren't for China's lack of global distribution capabilities, I would have been able to give you some of the distribution rights. ”

Leader Xie knew the depths, but he didn't dare to climb the pole, and said with a smile: "How can it? For a movie of the level of "Mulan", at present, except for Hollywood, no institution in the world can operate successfully. ”

Don was very satisfied.

Even if "Mulan" is really popular in the future and makes a lot of money, it will only distribute dividends to investors.

Except for the mainland, the copyrights are all in the hands of Rose Pictures, which is enough.

Tang En said very coolly: "This one, no problem!

"Wait, it's not over yet!" Leader Xie quickly interrupted him, "Brother, for the copyright part, we have made the biggest concession. However, after all, China is the largest investor, and there must always be some ...... Privilege. ”

"Oh, what do you mean?"

"In the script, filming, production and distribution, we need to be involved. ”

"That's as it should be, of course. ”

"We need a veto. ”

"What?"

Don was stunned for a moment.

A veto?

This is something he has never encountered in all these years.

Chinese characteristics?

Oh!

Don immediately figured it out, and that's really what happened.

"Mulan" is a Chinese movie, of course, to show the best and most beautiful side of China, and it is best not to have a negative image. Especially the political leanings, there must be no problems!

This is a matter of principle.

Tang En said: "Brother Xie, there is no precedent for the matter of a veto. Even I can't break it, it's Hollywood decency. But I understand what you're worried about, you can rest assured, in the filming and production of "Mulan", there will never be any plot content that shouldn't be! This is a PG movie for all ages. If there's something going on, you can just come to me!"

"Okay! I'm relieved to have your words, then this article will be scrapped. "Leader Xie is also very bold and made a decision directly. With what he knew about Donne, it was impossible for Don to go back on such a trivial matter.

"Anything else?"

"The director of the movie, it's better to change one. ”

"Huh?"

At this moment, Tang En was really a little surprised.

Change the director?

Ann Lee can't do it?

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