Chapter 542: Grandma Goes Crazy (First Update)
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"Wait a minute!" As soon as Chen Jin said this, some people couldn't help it, or rather, the five old guys couldn't help it, they just sent a leader to come out, you know, even the scripts written by playboys are good and bad, although this is relatively speaking.
For example, "** Day", for example, "Tornado", or "The Expendables" in front of you, do this business, there is still a general vision, just like "The Lost World 1" in the first half of the year, almost everyone knows that it is a big baby at a glance, therefore, choosing first means huge benefits, and the most important thing is that there are eighteen scripts, and there may be only two or three really top ones, and after Steven Spielberg chooses it, there will be no more when it is their turn.
In fact, this time, Playboy has unceremoniously taken out the best three of the twenty-one scripts - "Men in Black", "The End of the World" and "Tomorrow's Empire" of the KING series for himself, and the remaining eighteen - "Silent Hill", "Ace vs. Ace", "Perfect", "L.A. Confidential", "This Killer Doesn't Blink", "The Face-Snatcher", "My Best Friend's Wedding", "The Fifth Element", "Zorro's Mask", "I'm Crazy for Mary", "Lethal Weapon", " "Six Heroes of Light Pigs", "Heaven and Earth Collision", "Strange Doctor Du Little", "Hercules", "Bug Mobilization", "Mulan", "Elf Mouse Brother" Although there are good and bad, the difference is not too big, especially if you want to pick out three good ones from the middle, it really depends on vision, but the more important thing is luck.
This time it was the old acquaintance Edward who jumped out, this guy took more every time, but every time he ran out to stir up the situation, the three movies that just started at the end of April, "The King of Words" was invested by Jinchen Film Group itself. "Air Force One" cooperated with DreamWorks, and "Rush Hour 2" starring Jackie Chan was given to the world. It's also the beginning of the year. Chen Jin promised Edward, the old boy.
But look at Steven Spielberg, that's a friend, but this guy is a shameless person, but. Next time, he won't be good, and if he does, it's for DreamWorks. Let him experience more of what it's like to be a friend or an enemy.
Of course, this guy is very good at talking and smiling. βKINGγ Don't worry, everyone is an old acquaintance, just discuss something slowly. β
However, the playboy stopped talking, and Chen Zichen, who was beside him, answered lightly, "Actually, there is nothing to talk about." This is the decision of the company, that is. This is just a final word to you, if yes, we will continue to cooperate, if not, we also have another alternative. β
Good guy, the young grandmother was super strong as soon as she came up, but as soon as she said this, she had the meaning of stiffening, MGM's Taryn sneered, but Chen Zichen is a lady, he can't be too rude, of course, even if he speaks ugly, he is measured, and he doesn't want to really mess things up, "Ms. Barbara, you should know that the five of us are the largest in Hollywood, and we also have the distribution rights all over the world, and besides, you have a good situation with our help before, Don't you think it's too rude to say that now?"
Columbia Pictures' Fraki also replied with great displeasure: "This is simply a shameful betrayal. β
These two old guys threatened on the one hand, accused on the other, in a word, for Chen Zichen's strength, these people's plan was to suppress it first.
"Really?" At this time, Dennis, who was actually sitting back in his chair, opened his eyes on the bridge of his nose and shrugged, "I think you should be cautious about the word shameful, because you seem to be most willing to do betrayal." As soon as these words came out, the five old guys suddenly turned pale, they did do a lot, but it was still unacceptable to accuse people face to face, but they had to endure it for the time being, because today's situation was really unexpected. "Then, let's talk about betrayal, I want to say that Jinchen Group did find Universal Movies to do the distribution from the beginning, but, please note that the reason why we cooperated with Universal Movies was also because the parent company of Universal Pictures had a very pleasant musical cooperation with Jinchen Group before,"
"Moreover, we can say with confidence that whether it is Universal Music or Universal Movies, they have gotten the greatest benefits from Jinchen Group, although now the music distribution in Asia, Jinchen Music Group has its own channels and no longer cooperates with Universal Music, but before, Universal Music has grown rapidly in Asia for more than three years, and the biggest credit comes from Jinchen Music Group, of course, we have to remind that Universal Music will still be the best partner of Jinchen Music Group in North America, KING's upcoming English album is a collaboration with Universal. β
"As for Universal Films, I think everyone here knows that Mr. Edward has received the most generous benefits and benefits from the generous KING, so he has no reason to accuse us of betrayal, because we should understand the different interests of different periods, so as to make the most reasonable choice, and now, we are making our demands very reasonably."
"Edward and Universal have no reason to accuse, let alone others, I remember, it was your request that we let you join, remember, it was a request, we are giving generously," Dennis stretched out a finger, "For the person who is given, you should know how to be grateful, otherwise, that is the real shameless, and that kind of person, we will consider a cooperation plan with him." β
"Finally, as the president of Jinchen Film Group, I solemnly reiterate that we only made a goodwill consultation this time based on the good cooperation between the company's major shareholder and director, KINGCH, and you, but please don't take this as a request."
Dennis Zhang stood up at this time, "I know that you are the five largest producers in Hollywood, controlling more than 70% of the entire industry's screenwriters, directors, actors, makeup artists, lighting, props and other filming resources, and even, you also control the global distribution channels, but after all, we have other resources that can be used, and the script is not a problem." And Warner, Lionsgate. New line. Disney was more than happy to work with us. β
"Of course, this is not enough, but Miss Vera Roosevelt and Mr. Jerry Morgan have always had a keen interest in our studio. And they're not as greedy as you are. β
Speaking of which. Dennis Zhang's voice suddenly raised an octave, "Last year, fifteen films grossed nearly half billion dollars at the box office. And today. There will be 36 films that will flow into your pockets from our Jinchen Group, even if it is estimated at the lowest level, it will not be less than 10 billion US dollars, and the minimum profit will be more than 1.5 billion US dollars, and the high may be as much as 3 billion US dollars, if we use this to give to Roosevelt or the Morgan family. It should be enough to get everything we want, guys. But it's still saying that it's too little. β
The more the old foxes listened, the more frightened they became, Chen Jin didn't speak, and whether it was Chen Zichen or Dennis Zhang, these two people were very unkind, it seems that Jinchen Group is no longer satisfied with the interests in front of them, maybe it is said that the films in the past few years have increased so much, giving them more benefits, and they should also let Jinchen Group get more benefits themselves, which is relatively reciprocal and fair.
However, the conditions are a little too harsh, if the issuance fee is reduced from the previous fifty percent to four or three, their profits will be diluted, of course, this can be negotiated should be certain, but one is four into three, there is not much room for negotiation. β¦,
However, the most important thing is distribution, Jin Chen Film Group is ambitious to get the first distribution rights of four films, it is too dangerous, and too fast, the success of "The Expendables" is already a warning, if those four films are successful again, then, no matter how they threaten and control the distribution companies of various countries, in the face of KINGCH's possible more and more good scripts, in less than two years, Jin Chen Film Group will do its own distribution, which is intolerable.
The fat that has entered the mouth, no one wants to spit it out, let alone these vampires, but the stalemate in front of them is also very dangerous, if it really collapses, no one will get better, therefore, this degree is very important.
At this time, William Campbell, who had not spoken, stood up and spoke very politely, "KING, Barbara, Dennis," no matter what, he still recognizes Chen Jin, regardless of whether the company does belong to Barbara, Dennis Zhang is indeed the president of Jinchen Film Group, but Chen Jin is the soul of this company, and he has always come forward to negotiate before is the best explanation.
"In fact, everyone's disagreement is very simple, that is, distribution, one is the first distribution, the other is the issue of distribution fees, which involves the decisions and plans of both companies, of course, it is also related to the interests of the company," If it was last year, William Campbell would have jumped up and slapped his thigh and cursed, because last year 20th Century Fox only got one film, which was still the lowest box office, but this year, 20th Century Fox not only got the distribution rights of the two blockbuster films "Spy on the Spy" and "Magic Apprentice", There are also two other investment and distribution rights, and "Spy of the Spy" has now grossed more than $550 million at the box office worldwide, which makes 20th Century Fox understand the beauty in front of him.
To be honest, if nothing else, 40% or even 50% of 20th Century Fox's profits this year come from these seven movies, because these are all blockbuster movies - do the math, the company has made 30 movies is already the limit, but the profit will definitely not exceed 80%, and in this 80%, the so-called profit, that is, the ability to make millions to 10 million, may account for half, or even more.
And KINGCH's movies, easily tens of millions, like "Spy of the Spy", are tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars at once, think about it, how could 20th Century Fox turn his face with Jinchen Film Group, and even, before coming, the shareholders behind him told William Campbell that if he didn't annoy KING, the talks would collapse when the time came, and he would just abandon the other four.
Anyway, as Dennis Zhang said just now, they have long been accustomed to betrayal, and being able to earn a beautiful knife is the most important thing.
However, William Campbell also knows that the other four are afraid that they all have this idea, because although they have not obtained the distribution rights of "Spy of Spy" and "Magic Apprentice", but there are many others, and they are not still making a lot of dollars, and the weight of the company is definitely not light, especially Universal, that Edward is cunning and cunning, and he has always been smiling, if he stabs him in the back, he is definitely the first.
As he spoke, his head fluttered, and William Campbell was more polite, "I think that since there are differences and everyone has their own demands, then, let's proceed according to the most ordinary business negotiations." β
He will be with the mud, it seems that what he said is similar to what he didn't say, but he plans to pull the Jinchen Group into the negotiation circle again, as long as he is pulled in, everyone will be talking slowly at that time, and he didn't offend anyone at all.
After he said this, Dennis Zhang glanced at Chen Jin seemingly inadvertently, and slowly continued: "Mr. William Campbell, I think we have finished what we should say, and now I just want to hear your response, whether it is okay or not, and then we will give you an answer." The five old guys looked at each other, and finally, Paramount's Baker frowned, "That's good, the issuance fee is reduced to forty percent of seven, and as for the distribution right, it's better to leave it to us to help your company for the time being." β
Before he finished speaking, Chen Jin had already stood up and interrupted him, "I'm sorry, everyone, I still have some things, and besides, I'm just a shareholder of the company, and it won't affect me anyway, so I'll leave first, and you can talk slowly." β
Then, without waiting for anyone to respond, he pulled out his chair and walked out, and at this time, Steven Spielberg answered, "Miss Barbara, Mr. Dennis, I think my opinion is very clear, I completely agree with all this, I still have something to say to KING, then I will also take my leave." β
Dennis nodded, "Okay, Stephen, within three days, I'll let you know to come over and sign up with the company!" Steven Spielberg nodded in thanks, picked up the bag and walked out quickly, all this is like acting, it seems that the big director not only has great directing skills, but also good acting skills.
Obviously, Baker was bargaining too hard, Chen Jin didn't want to waste any more saliva at all, Edward raised his hand and planned to stop Chen Jin, but everything in front of him was too complicated, and he couldn't make up his mind for a while.
Chen Jin left, Chen Zichen still said lightly, "I want to reiterate, I just asked your opinions, yes or no, not to bargain with everyone,"
MGM's Tyron was also annoyed, Chen Jin said to leave, and the appetite of the Jinchen Group is getting bigger and bigger, although Dennis Zhang has just said that different times have different demands, that is, at this time and that time, they can't always give them the biggest advantage, but they definitely don't want to take it out before they seem to be hot in their hands, "Miss Barbara, don't say too much." β
His threat had just been exported, Chen Zichen had already smiled, and said to everyone: "I have decided to cancel the cooperation with MGM, Mr. Tyronn, I think, if you have nothing else, I will not keep you." β
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