Warner Bros. version of "I, Machine Qì Man" is completely different from the original version of time and space, even the protagonist is white, and it does not give the protagonist half of the machine qì body. Personally, Zhang Qiuxi still prefers this version.

Up to now, there have been a few movies from her, and it is the first time that I feel that the version of this time and space is better than the original time and space. This is mainly because the script was not copied by her, and the plot and actors are different, so there are no preconceived notions in it.

Warner Bros.'s screenplay framework is taken from the novel's first chapter, "Robbie," the third "Reasoning," and the sixth "Capture Machine Qì Man." uses the framework of "Reasoning" to promote the plot, presents the bond between the protagonist and the machine qì people when he was a child in the form of memories, and still talks about the moral issues of getting along with the machine qì people.

Although the frames have not changed, in fact, each frame has been crumpled to pieces, and the story is completely different. And the connection is also very stiff, which is what makes fans of the novel the most dissatisfied.

The most thoroughly retained is the three rules of the machine, but the movie uses a new story to interpret, and this story does not satisfy the audience, so although the box office is good since the release of the movie, it has rarely received good praise.

Zhang Qiuxi will think it is good, that is because there are movies from the original time and space as references, and the version of this time and space is more faithful to the original work. It can also be said that the tallest of the short ones, and it is not much better to choose a good one, but there is no other option.

"Actually, I'm not very satisfied, but it's not easy to adapt a collection of short stories into a movie, and it's good to be able to do this. I just don't think the plot is exciting enough, not that I'm not satisfied with the changes that have been made too much. ”

It's rare to get together with Jonathan again, and the first thing I mentioned about this movie was, Zhang Qiuxi said: "And the Ahua and Ana brothers invested so much, they are very worthy of me, although such an investment is also aimed at making money." ”

"Ah Hua and Ana?" Jonathan was a little confused for a moment.

"Warner Bros., isn't it a company founded by two brothers?" Zhang Qiuxi said this, Jonathan felt that it was better not to dwell on these details, so he said: "I heard that because of the box office success of this movie, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is already in preparation, and Warner Bros. The next step is to buy the rights to The Matrix with you." ”

"They're not going to let you probe me first, are they?"

"Of course not, I'm sure they'll come to your door soon to talk to you in person." Jonathan shook his head, once born and twice matured, Zhang Qiuxi had been in contact with Warner Bros. before, and he was familiar with it, and he no longer needed Jonathan as an intermediary.

Originally, the first choice for selling copyrights should be Li Changhua, and the previous "I, Machine Qì People" and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" Shuguang Film and Television also had intentions, but there was still a pit in the technology of domestic films, and Zhang Qiuxi vetoed it first.

Now that "The Matrix" is over, Li Changhua has not mentioned the copyright at all, he knows that their company can't shoot it, so he also supports Zhang Qiuxi's decision. If Shuguang Film and Television had this technology, Zhang Qiuxi would not consider Hollywood companies at all.

"Then let them come to me, let's talk about our business." Zhang Qiuxi is very calm now, and the matter of film copyright is not her, but the film company, including Warner Bros.

Jonathan smiled and said, "Teacher Xiqiu, this time I came to the copyright of the dead rabbit in addition to the second episode of The Matrix. This type of dark humor is something Americans will especially love, and we don't expect sales to be below the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. ”

"I understand, you Europeans and Americans are naturally more curious, and we are also old friends, of course copyright is not a problem."

Jonathan didn't know how to respond to the statement that he was naturally more curious, Zhang Qiuxi had already rubbed his fingers and continued: "But my friend, since you are so optimistic, can you talk about this matter again?" ”

As a celestial master, Jonathan understood the meaning of Zhang Qiuxi's gesture very well, and also smiled and said: "Of course, there is no problem, how about you look at 13?" ”

"That's not an auspicious number at all, or 15."

"Teacher Xiqiu, you are not a Christian, I don't believe that you will be taboo about this number at all. Compared to 13, 4 is an unlucky number for the people of the Celestial Empire, right? Jonathan knows the same thing about these little things.

Zhang Qiuxi said: "That's why I didn't say 14, I think we should respect our respective habits, neither choose 13 nor 14, 15 is not taboo, it is the best choice." ”

"Mr. Xiqiu, if you can continue to write science fiction novels, I can convince the company to give you a royalty of 15. But you've been out of writing for a while, and no one knows what you're going to write next, and if it's a collection of poems or a river of sorrow, it's a shame it's not suitable for publication in the United States. ”

Jonathan's meaning is obvious, because Zhang Qiuxi is now extremely influential, if she can continue to bring benefits to Acewell's company, then Acewell is also willing to spend a greater price to tie her up as a cash cow.

The problem is that now Zhang Qiuxi is not sure whether the works he wants to copy in the future will be sold in the United States, so Eswell is not willing to make heavy bets. Businessmen, first of all, have to think about their own interests, this kind of thing is reasonable.

Perhaps "The Matrix" and "Dead Rabbit" were her last works published in the United States, and Eswell's willingness to raise the royalty by 10 by three points is already very sincere. Of course, in addition to the friendly cooperation that has always been in place, there are also reasons why this sincerity has been forced out.

Now Zhang Qiuxi is not worried about having no publishing channels at all, even in the United States, and he can sell English rights without Eswell. Because of the competition, it is inevitable that Acewell wants to keep her and raise the price, and it is not they who have the right to speak now.

Zhang Qiuxi can now get 15 royalties from Western Union Press, and there are also reasons for competition. This number is already the top standard in China, and it even caused quite a stir when it was first spread, and media reports used the word "sky-high" to describe it.

Unlike Acewell, Western Union Publishing House has no worries at all, as long as Zhang Qiuxi's works can be published, even if they are not suitable for the U.S. market, they can sell well, so it is very refreshing to give money.

The Celestial Empire is different from the United States, and the Celestial Empire is the home field, Jonathan said this, Zhang Qiuxi did not insist on a royalty of 15. 13 is also very high in the United States, many local writers can't get it, as long as there are works that can sell in the United States in the future, Eswell will take the initiative to give royalties to this number.

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"Little girl, are you showing off with me?" ran to Li Yue's house again to eat, before the development, Zhang Qiuxi and Li Yue were sorting out the checks, and there were several zeros when they took out a random one.

Most of these checks were given by Jonathan, with royalties for the reprint of "I, the Machine", the remaining half of the royalties from the first episode of "The Matrix" and an advance payment for the second episode plus "Dead Rabbit". For the sake of clear accounting, every money is a special check.

"Actually, you can leave a sum of dollars, there is no need to pay the soft girl coin directly through the Eswell Celestial Empire Company." Han Xue said and walked over, and curiously picked up the check to see how terrifying it was for this daughter-like niece to circle up money.

"Now the exchange rate of the soft sister currency against the US dollar is also very stable, and I don't need to flee to the United States, it is completely necessary." Zhang Qiuxi didn't even have plans to travel to the United States, so there was no need to keep U.S. dollars.

"That's a lot." Han Xue was still a little surprised when she saw the numbers, but she was also very calm, and said: "No wonder the Forbes Writers list has your name every year, and the people behind you can't compare to you alone, right?" Any check is equivalent to our family's entire fortune. ”

Zhang Qiuxi rolled her eyes and said, "Auntie, how can you say such an exaggeration." ”

Smiling, Han Xue said: "It's too wasteful to save so much money just to earn interest, have you ever thought about investing something?" ”

"We're not investing in anime." Zhang Qiuxi said indifferently: "Money is inexhaustible, I think it is much more comfortable to save interest than to invest with all my heart." ”

"Transformers" is an investment of the magazine, everyone has a share, and the money is also the income of the magazine. Zhang Qiuxi and Hongdou only paid the dividends they should have received, and they did not take any more money from their pockets, and it can be said that they did not touch the deposit at all.

"Auntie, otherwise you can help me invest." Zhang Qiuxi thought about it and said this, with the Li family always taking care of her, she was happy to give all the money to Han Xue.

"Go, you want to call me as a coolie?" Han Xue glanced at Zhang Qiuxi and said: "Not only do I not have the ability to invest and manage money, but I also prefer a comfortable and comfortable life like you, so I have never thought about investing in anything, and I don't even speculate in stocks." ”

Han Xue should be able to hear the meaning of Zhang Qiuxi's words, and pretending not to hear it means that they don't need Zhang Qiuxi to reciprocate anything, and their feelings don't need to be mixed with other things.

And Han Xue is also telling the truth, she really has no other investment except for working in the TV station, and their family's initial income comes from Li Changhua. The movie is very profitable, although Li Changhua is not a member of the board of directors, he was also promised some shares when he jumped from the TV station, and he can get a lot of dividends every year.

Zhang Qiuxi nodded and didn't care, there are many ways to return, and it doesn't necessarily mean giving money. Han Xue stood up and said, "Okay, don't talk about this yet, your uncle is going to the crew, let's have dinner." Wait a minute, it seems that there is a premiere of Xiao Shiyi Lang? ”RS