What does a 5% box office dividend really mean?

To give a simple and effective example, take "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" as an example, the North American box office of this work is 300 million and 5 million, which also means that 5% of the dividend is 15 million - the fraction is directly deducted. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Generally speaking, Lance wrote two sequel scripts for "Pirates of the Caribbean", and the highest income was only six million - the reality was even lower. But now, Lance is directly running for five percent of the dividends, which is completely the blackmail of the lion's big mouth, and no one is humiliated in his eyes.

To take a more direct example, the North American box office of "City of God" is $60 million, and the dividend of 5% is 3 million. In other words, even for a small crew like "City of God", which costs only three million, this box office dividend ratio is unbelievable.

Whether it is a horizontal comparison or a vertical comparison, the dividend ratio proposed by Lance is incredible, if it were not for Jerry's cultivation accumulated in the industry for more than 30 years, he might have directly spilled coffee on Lance's face at this time; If it weren't for the fact that Lance, who was sitting in front of him, was really the person who had recently become popular in half the United States, he would almost have thought it was a prank on a TV show.

Eric could almost truly feel the burning anger in Jerry's body, as if it was about to explode at any moment, which forced him to bite the bullet and break the tension, "Haha, Lance, are you recording 'Punk'd'?" Where are the hidden cameras? ”

"Tricky?" Lance raised an eyebrow and looked at Eric suspiciously, "No, I'm serious. Then Lance chuckled, "It's work, it's very important work, you know it, I know it, I never joke about it." Five percent, that's what I think. ”

Eric just felt that his smile was about to be overwhelmed, "Haha. The dry laughter looked weak, "We have all been tricked by you, this trick is really powerful." Sure enough, his acting skills are superb, and he is worthy of being a nominee for this year's Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, and there is no flaw at all. We've all thrown in the towel, and you don't want to go any further. ”

Eric squeezed Lance's eyebrows hard, hoping that Lance would follow the steps down, or things would soon become unsightly.

But Lance, as if he had suddenly become dumb, looked at Eric very seriously. Although he didn't speak, the look in his eyes said it all, making Eric's words become more and more dry, and he almost couldn't speak anymore until he finally awkwardly silenced himself, and the polite words disappeared into his throat.

For a moment, there was silence in the office, and the eerie silence made the whole situation more and more absurd.

"Huh." Lance broke the silence with a chuckle, and both Eric and Jerry looked up at the same time, "It seems that the negotiations are not going well. ”

Lance still didn't give in. At this time, Lance only needs to say "leave it to the agent to be responsible", or "it seems that I don't know much about the market", and other polite words, the scene can be immediately eased, but Lance does not.

Jerry finally couldn't take it anymore and exploded directly, "Isn't this a matter of course?" I don't know how to open my mouth indiscriminately, even David S. Goyer doesn't dare to open such a sea mouth now! Per cent? Hey, it's really arrogant, it's estimated that it will be faster to go directly to the bank to rob than to take five percent of the dividend. Sharp and spicy, outspoken, sarcastic and contemptuous, Jerry vented his emotions heartily in a short sentence, like a surging flood, which could not be stopped.

Lance was not only not provoked, but nodded his chin with a smile, as if savoring Jerry's words, such a reaction made Jerry look like a clown jumping off the beam, even Eric felt uncomfortable being stabbed, and couldn't help but look away, not to mention Jerry, his cheeks couldn't help but start to flush rapidly.

"Hell hypocrite!" Jerry finally let out a foul mouth, foaming at the mouth, but then he realized his gaffe, took a deep breath, and forcibly retracted the subsequent series of foul mouths. It's one thing to have a tantrum outburst, it's another thing to swear, he hasn't scolded in years, because it doesn't match his current status, "If that's what you're asking for, then this cooperation is simply impossible, and there is not even a need for negotiation." I can say right now that five percent box office dividends are absolutely impossible, and if you insist on such an idea, then I can only express my regret once again, and this cooperation ends here. We're not going to take your script, and the rest will be done by Ted and Terry. ”

Although the two sequels of "Pirates of the Caribbean" have sufficient costs, every penny needs to be paid, and aside from the high salaries of the three leading actors, the dividends of the directors and producers must also be increased, and of course, the screenwriters too. In Jerry's plan, the remuneration for the scripts of the two sequels should be controlled below 9 million - there are currently three screenwriters for "Pirates of the Caribbean", which means that the remuneration for each screenwriter participating in each script should be about 1.5 million, but considering the excellence of the previous work, Jerry is willing to raise some ceilings, but the remuneration of each screenwriter per work will definitely not exceed two million.

Even if Lance joins the writing crew, increasing the number of writers to four, Jerry does not plan to continue to invest in the script, and it is more likely that he will make adjustments among the four screenwriters, according to the contribution of the final version of the script.

Now, Lance the Lion opened his mouth, which Jerry absolutely couldn't accept. Not only because Lance's attitude angered Jerry, but also because the increase in the screenwriter's dividend means that the producer's or actor's dividend must be reduced, in other words, this is dividing Jerry's personal interests, how can he compromise?

"Oh." After Jerry's tirade was finished, Lance just gently retracted his jaw, and such an understatement made Jerry's fist slam on the cotton, and the huge weightlessness made Jerry speechless, "Then there is no way." Lance continued, shrugging slightly, "We can only look forward to the next collaboration." ”

"What!" Jerry almost thought he was hallucinating, and the words blurted out, and he couldn't help but lose his temper again. He's been out of shape in front of Lance many times tonight, and that's true...... Disgrace!

Lance smiled apologetically, "I mean, if there's no room for negotiation, it's a pretty embarrassing thing. It's really frustrating that this collaboration didn't make it possible to continue, and at least for me, missed out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, isn't it? Lance chuckled, but Eric and Jerry clearly couldn't laugh anymore, "Still, I believe in Ted and Terry's work, and they can do their job well without my involvement." ”

terminated, and actually terminated the cooperation neatly. I didn't try my best to fight for it, I didn't argue for it, I didn't even confirm it repeatedly, so I accepted it calmly. It's as if Jerry has finished charging power, and the next thing is to attack with full firepower, but the opponent directly raises the white flag and surrenders, the kind of humiliation and stunned is simply unbearable, like a volcano waiting to erupt but suddenly sealed the crater.

Internal wounds, deeply internal wounds.

Jerry clenched his fist, let go, then gripped it again, and so on a few times, before he jerked to his feet and smiled gentlemanly, "Of course, it's a pity for me as well. "Now that Lance has accepted this reality, why should he continue to dwell on it? It's just to embarrass himself even more, so Jerry also showed his gentlemanly demeanor, "I'm looking forward to the next cooperation, although I don't know when." ”

There will never be a next time. As long as he is still in power, there will be no possibility of them cooperating!

"Of course. I'm looking forward to it. As if he didn't hear the meaning of Jerry's words, Lance raised his right hand, crossed his index and middle fingers, and said with a smile. Then, Lance took the initiative to walk to the door and opened the office door, "Percy, please send the two gentlemen to the elevator." ”

actually sent off the guests so impatiently, there was no intention of keeping it at all, and it was even equivalent to sweeping the floor out of the house. Such humiliation made Jerry's face turn from red to iron in an instant, and the cultivation he had cultivated over the years was almost broken for the second time, but he still held back, didn't say goodbye, and strode away directly.

Eric gave Lance a deep look, there were too many surprises today, from the beginning to the process to the result, and he was not sure how things would play out now. However, the thought went around in his mind, and in the end he didn't say anything, and quickly followed.

Percy dropped the two men off the elevator and then came back again, saying to Lance in the office, "They're leaving." Lance nodded nonchalantly, and then began to sort out the comic books on the table, Percy was a little worried, after all, the name Jerry Bruckheimer meant too many things in Hollywood, not to mention, there was a Disney behind him, "Lance, is it really okay like this?" ”

Lance looked up and cast a puzzled look at Percy, as if he didn't understand the question. "I mean, it's okay to treat them like this? Are you sure Michael Eisner is the right choice? ”

Michael certainly wasn't the right choice, but until September, he was still the CEO of Disney, and he was the owner of Disney's internal voice. Robert is right about one thing, now the nominal CEO is still Michael, and he can't interfere in many things, which is not justifiable. So ...... "Don't worry, they'll be back." Lance smiled confidently and said lightly. (To be continued.) )