"Andy, don't you act so happy, okay?" At noon, Smith said helplessly. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

"It's nothing, you don't care about me, I'm just happy for myself. You don't have to worry about the price of what you want to eat, you can order it yourself. Liu Anran said with a smile.

"Why do I always feel like I've sold me to you after eating this lunch you invited?" Smith said with a wry smile.

Liu Anran was so happy, it was nothing more than that he promised him to mention the issue of the sequel to "Fast and Furious" with the company again.

"Smith, there are a lot of factors that need to be considered for a film to be successful. Don't think that I will definitely make a lot of money after buying the sequel rights to "Fast and Furious" or those two heroic characters, there is really not much profit margin left for the movie now. Liu Anran said with a smile.

"There are so many box offices, but the investment cost is gradually increasing. If you look at these films that will be released next year and the year after, what proportion of them will invest more than 100 million? Excluding costs and the share of theaters, how much can you earn? Most of the profit comes from the sale of DVDs. ”

"Andy, don't you change the concept, okay? Hollywood movies have always been like this. There are a few more low-budget films like "Ghost Record" that have achieved such horrific box office results. Smith pouted.

This person is too greedy, and always wants to use the investment report of "Ghost Shadow" to measure other films, is this comparable, that is a special case.

"Actually, you only see our success, but you don't see how much effort we put into it." After the meal was served, Liu Anran spoke.

"The first film went well, but no one was willing to talk to us when it was released. Aren't you also thinking about buying the copyright of "Ghost Shadows"? If it weren't for Robert Jr.? Donnie help, do you think there will be a success in that movie? ”

Smith nodded, he could only say that Liu Anran was lucky, and it was precisely because of his persistence that he created a record of return on investment.

"Even now, our company has its own distribution channels, but isn't it still suppressed by you big companies? It's just that my luck has been very good, the second film was squeezed into the summer by Paramount, and I earned enough sympathy, and the quality of the film was okay, so the second part was successful. Liu Anran continued.

"Andy, there's no one to blame for this, and neither we at Universal nor Fox have ever put any obstacles in your way. The distribution is like this, otherwise why would the distributor take 8% of the box office share. Do you think about asking us to distribute the rest of your films? Smith shook his head and said with a smile.

It's not that if you have a distribution company, the movie will be released in various theaters unimpeded. The release is one thing, how many screens can be given to you, and how much time it will take to be released is another thing.

If Dream Media's "Ghost Shadow" continues to be released, it may not be hindered, because the brand effect of this film has already been played, but the release of the rest of the films is very dependent on the ability of the distribution company.

The reason why Hollywood's seven are the seven is that it has its own advantages in terms of film resources and distribution channels, which can never be compared with small companies. About 20% of films fail to be released every year, which is a cruel fact and a true portrayal of the fierce competition.

"If I can buy back the rights to Marvel heroes at the right price, and I can get the sequel rights to "Fast and Furious", I can give you the European distribution rights for two years." Liu Anran said after thinking for a while.

"As you should know, I attach great importance to distribution, and now our company's distribution department is also working hard to expand, otherwise we wouldn't have bought back the distribution rights of Iron Man from Paramount."

"Andy, you're so greedy, what about Asia?" Smith asked, shaking his head.

"In addition to China, Japan, and South Korea, I can also give it to you." Liu Anran said without thinking about it.

"Andy, two years is too little, at least five years, so that it is fair for both of us to deal with each other." Smith said after a moment's thought.

"At present, our company already has the idea of bringing the Hulk to the screen, and we are planning to start preparations. If I don't see an equivalent exchange of benefits, it would be difficult for me personally to agree to sell the copyright. ”

"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news. We can talk about the specific funding slowly. Liu Anran picked up his wine glass and said with a smile.

Smith shook his head helplessly again, he always had a feeling of falling into Liu Anran's trap, but if he really won the distribution rights for five years, it should not be a loss.

As he said, this is actually an exchange of interests, it doesn't matter who shoots a film, it mainly depends on how much profit can be made from the film.

Maybe you can make more money by shooting yourself, but there are also high risks that come with it. It's very simple to just do distribution, and after the film is released in North America, it can formulate a corresponding distribution strategy, which has the advantage of innate risk control.

Although it did not involve specific content, it can be regarded as the completion of preliminary contact. The two tacitly agreed not to continue to talk on this topic, but talked about something else, so that George also participated.

However, what they talked about the most was hope, the fake Liu Anran is now also a public figure, although he is a director, he has a lot of fans, and he frantically posts hope and its children on the official website of Dream Media every day.

"George, if the Universal side really considers selling the copyright to us, the follow-up negotiations will be handed over to you, and you can make appropriate concessions on the price." When he went home, Liu Anran said.

"Actually, I'm curious why you like the sequel to Fast and Furious so much." George said with a nod.

"Now Universal hasn't taken this drama seriously, and their idea is to make a film. But I'm different, I'm going to make him a real series. Liu Anran said with a smile.

"In this way, when creating the script, there are two different concepts, which will be related to each other, so as to accumulate a real movie-watching group."

"I don't have a long-term view as you, but these are not things I think about, and it is my task to do the work you have arranged well." George said with a smile.

"Don't be so thoughtless, you have to work hard, and the development of the company in the future depends on you. Otherwise, how much can I do if I'm tired to death alone? Liu Anran said jokingly.

If a company wants to grow and grow, it is not enough to have a good leader, but also to have people who actually do things. (To be continued.) )