"Additional requirements?"

Mu Ming raised her eyebrows and asked, "What extra requirements?"

"They want the rights to adapt "Room", and the price will be negotiable. ”

Du Yang added: "The first price they gave was 2.2 million, which should be their offer for the film itself." ”

""Room"?" Mu Ming sighed, the copyright of this book was snatched from Fox at the beginning, and now it has finally been blocked by them again.

"Is this considered a bribe by them?" Mu Ming laughed: "Spend $2 million to bribe me and let me sell the adaptation rights to them." ”

"If you're willing to think so, that's fine. Du Yang didn't care.

$2 million, just in exchange for a right of first refusal, the adaptation rights themselves have to spend another money, which sounds a bit silly to Fox.

However, if it is combined with the background of the film "Room", which has been nominated for four Oscars, including "Best Picture", "Best Director", "Best Actress" and "Best Adapted Screenplay", this choice is not so silly.

Of course, Fox certainly didn't know that "Room" would be nominated for four Oscars. But even if you don't see the film, just looking at the plot theme and quality of the original book itself, it is still obvious that it is suitable for adapting the award-winning movie.

As a Fox searchlight that has dug up "Black Swan," "Juno," and "Slumdog Millionaire," this vision is still there.

Mu Ming actually didn't mind selling the adaptation rights to Fox, and taking this opportunity was just the opportunity for Mizuki to have the opportunity to cooperate with Fox and expand its resources and channels in the North American market.

As for the heroine who promised Miss Wan Qian, it's a big deal to find a better movie to compensate her. Although there are not many boutiques in Mu Ming's memory, there are always a few suitable ones.

Of course, the premise of these collaborations is that Mizuki can participate in the production and distribution of "Room", and the film will still be directed by Mu Ming.

"That's my bottom line. Mu Ming said in a deep voice: "I don't want the final editing rights, but the director must be me." ”

"Impossible!"

Du Yang vetoed Mu Ming's idea without the slightest hesitation: "Let Mizuki participate and cooperate with Fox, this can still be discussed." However, there's no way Fox could give you the film to direct. ”

"Let's talk about it first. Mu Ming said indifferently: "If it doesn't work, find another company to cooperate, Hollywood is not the only Fox." Actually, I've always liked Disney. ”

"You know it's going to be fruitless. Du Yang spread his hands, looked at Mu Ming's insistent expression, and sighed helplessly: "Okay, I understand what you mean, I will try my best." But, you have to be prepared for it, there is little hope. ”

"I know. Thank you for your hard work, Sister Du Yang. At the end of the year, I will give you a big red envelope. Mu Ming joked: "Or which little fresh meat do you fancie, I will help you wash him white and send him to your bed." ”

Du Yang glanced at Mu Ming: "If I want to find it, I still need your help?"

Mu Ming was stunned for a long time, and gave a thumbs up: "Sister, domineering! But don't start from the company." ”

"Get out!"

The negotiations between Du Yang and Fox did not achieve much results, and Fox has been ambiguous about the conditions. In this case, Mu Ming can only appear in person to do the last negotiation.

"Mr. Mu, we will list you as one of the candidates for the director of the film, and if the relevant conditions are met, of course we welcome your director. Tox smiled, "After all, we also value the Chinese market. ”

Mu Ming rolled her eyes in her heart, this kind of serious movie is not born for the box office, it is the same in any market.

As for the so-called "one of the candidate directors", "the conditions are met and the director is welcome", it is simply nonsense with little effect. When you find any reason, you can directly let Mu Ming get out.

"Mr. Tox, I think we've made it very clear. Mu Ming said in a deep voice: "This movie must be directed by me, and this must be written into the contract." ”

Tox's face changed, and he returned to that formulaic smile: "Heh, I'm sorry, Mr. Mu." It's hard for me to grant you this request......"

"It's not a request, it's a condition. Mu Ming corrected seriously.

"OK, it doesn't matter if it's a condition or a request. It's hard for us to agree to your terms, and no Hollywood company will agree to your terms. ”

"That is to say, on this condition, we cannot agree on our differences. Mu Ming spread her hands and said, "I'm sorry, I can only express regrets about this cooperation." ”

Tox was stunned, he didn't expect Mu Ming to refuse so directly, shouldn't you Chinese all ask for money on the spot?

"Mr. Mu, I hope you can calm down. Tox looked at Mu Ming and said, "I said that no company will agree to your condition." ”

"Mr. Tox, I'm a director, and I need emotion, I don't need to be calm. Mu Ming smiled: "Moreover, you can't represent all companies, do you?"

"Hehe, okay, I hope you can find a better collaborator. Tox frowned, stood up with the rest of Fox's men, and turned to leave.

"Well, $4.2 million just left us. ”

Mu Ming looked at Du Yang and said, "I hope that the difference in the next number is best within two million." ”

"As you would expect, Lionsgate's offer is $2.7 million, which is only $1.5 million short. Du Yang looked at the record in his hand and said.

"Then it looks like we're going to have to sell to Lionsgate. Mu Ming sighed. 2.7 million and 4.2 million, converted into RMB, is a difference of 10 million.

"Then I'll contact the people from Lionsgate......" Du Yang's phone rang in the middle of his words. After answering a few words, he hung up the phone and looked at Mu Ming with a strange face.

"What's wrong?" Mu Ming said suspiciously, "Fox's people want to continue cooperating again?" "Wow! Can I finally have a chance to pretend to be slapped in the face?"

"Not Fox. Du Yang shook his head and shattered Mu Ming's illusion: "It's Touchstone Pictures." ”

"A litmus test?"

Mu Ming was stunned for a second before reacting: "It's Disney's company in charge of independent films." Then he jokingly said, "What, they raised the price?"

"Yes. Before he thought about it, Du Yang really nodded: "Their previous offer was 2.2 million." Just contacted us out of the blue and raised the price to $4 million. ”

"4 million!" Mu Ming's eyes widened, and then she said very experiencedly: "Then their additional conditions ......"

Fox walked on the front foot, Disney raised the price on the back foot, it seems that there are Disney people in Fox employees.

"Same as Fox. ”

"They also fancy 'The Room'?" Mu Ming frowned. To be honest, Mu Ming didn't want to sell it anymore.

"No, what they want, it's Ace Agent. Du Yang looked at Mu Ming and said, "And they agreed, you can direct it." ”