After the controlling stake matter was properly resolved, Sun Ziming was bored in the studio every day filming, and he had to finish the production of "Pirates of the South Seas" before the autumn season. Sun Ziming was filming with his head bored, and the outside world was very lively.

"Spider-Man", which was released on May 3, broke 100 million at its premiere, reaching a staggering 114 million in three days, making the whole of Hollywood exclaim, the spring of superheroes is coming!

On May 10, the box office of "Spider-Man" broke 200 million, reaching 280 million, only one step away from 300 million. By the time Lucas's "Star Wars Prequel 2" was released, it had reached 360 million, almost breaking 400 million.

400 million US dollars, according to the law of Hollywood movies, the overseas market is equivalent to the North American market, which means that the total box office will reach about 800 million. Warners is binge, how many years have they not made such a super blockbuster?

However, the huge success of "Spider-Man" made Tobey Maguire and Anne Hathaway popular overnight and became hot superstars in Hollywood, but it did not make director Sam Raimi's career go to the next level. Because everyone knows that this super blockbuster was shot by him according to China Ming's storyboard script, if there is no genius director, he is also a second-rate director, and he can't get a film contract for several years.

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"Boss, you're really good, how much did you earn this time?"

Sun Ziming, who was busy with post-production at the special effects company, raised his head and looked at Chris Columbus blankly, "What did you say?" ”

"I mean, the box office of "Spider-Man" has exceeded 400 million, how much can you get?"

Sun Ziming, who was still thinking about special effects in his head, couldn't react in his brain, but Kayo Sato next to him calculated quickly, and said with a smile: "The cost of making zuò is 140 million, the publicity is 60 million, the North American market can protect the capital, the overseas market has made a net profit of 200 million, and your investment of 20 million US dollars can get about 25 million."

Also, you have a gambling agreement with Warners, and if you have a box office of more than 250 million, you will receive a share of the profits. If you do that, you should have a 15% profit share, and the estimated profit is around 30 million. Boss, you should be around $55 million in your first round. If you add in the subsequent earnings, you should have between $180 million and $230 million. ”

Jim next to them, was taken aback by Kayo Sato's algorithm, the boss drew a storyboard script, and they could make so much money?

Chris was also shocked, but when he came back to his senses, he didn't feel that Sun Ziming had taken advantage of Warner.

"It's not a lot, actually! If there is no boss's storyboard script, their "Spider-Man" will be the same as "Batman" at most, with a box office of about 200 million US dollars. Hey, hey, hey, the difference between 200 million and 400 million is doubled, if you count the surrounding income, it is a gap of seven or eight billion, what is the difference between more than 200 million bosses? ”

'Hehehe', Sun Ziming finally came back to his senses from the special effects shot, this time it can be regarded as killing a fat pig for the New Year! Unfortunately, there will never be such an opportunity in the future.

"No, no", Kayo Sato hurriedly said: "Boss, this morning, President Bruce Campbell of Warner Company specially called you, and I didn't notify you in time when I saw that you were busy." He wants you to continue to help them direct Spider-Man 2, with the same treatment as the first one. Miss Anne Hathaway's agreement, however, could not be signed like that again. ”

"What? They're out of the blue? ”

Sun Tzu Ming was stunned, there are still such stupid people in the world? Those guys are actually going to die or live, and stuff the green dollars into their pockets?

"Boss, Bruce they get an annual salary + dividends", Chris explained with a smile, which made Sun Ziming suddenly realize. People are professional managers, so why take risks for the benefit of shareholders? has their own storyboards, and there is box office guarantee in shareholders, and no one will blame them even if they fail, no wonder they will act so conservatively. As for the benefits given to themselves, for the safety of their positions, it is equivalent to a coarse fuse.

While laughing, Brian came with a briefcase, as Sun Ziming's agent and former subordinate, although he almost offended the boss last time, but today "Spider-Man" is fully drawn, he has to come over to please the boss.

"Boss, did Miss Kayo tell you? Warner Inc. would like to ask you to continue to guide and treat you the same as before. ”

Sun Ziming, who was happy, joked: "Brian, I think it's too easy for you to make money, and you earned me millions by running errands!" No, I'll have to change agents. Kayo, are you interested in changing careers? ”

Chris also said on the side: "That's it, the boss doesn't want you to help him find a job opportunity at all, you just don't get it for nothing!" ”

This is a joke, when Sun Ziming only worked for the company in the past, Brian couldn't earn a dime, and he had to help him arrange interviews, publicity and other trivial chores. Now hearing these two people make fun of him, Brian exclaimed, "Oh my God, boss, the commission you give me is only 1%, which is already the lowest in Hollywood!" When I was still in the company, I helped you work for free every day. ”

"Cut, you don't get paid?"

Brian retorted to Chris while taking the agreement: "You can't say that, others are agents, and there are commissions in addition to salary." I didn't take a dollar from the boss in those years, and now I take the money, and that's what the boss compensates me. ”

Sun Ziming glanced at the agreement, threw it back to Brian after signing, and asked about his little friend, "Brian, Anne's agreement, is there a way to sign it according to the original?" ”

Speaking of business, Brian also put away the smile on his face, and said: "Boss, we talked to Warner, the salary can rise to $16 million + 5% box office share, but the agreement can't be as before." ”

"Where's Toby?"

That kid used to be in the artist department of the light and shadow company, and Brian knew that Sun Ziming had been paying attention to the previous group of artists, so he hurriedly said: "Sixteen million dollars, but there is no box office share." ”

Sun Ziming was stunned for a moment, "How can this be?" ”

Brian smiled bitterly: "Boss, Toby and Leo are good friends, and he can star in "Spider-Man" because Leo strongly recommends it. When Warner agreed to let him act, it had already been agreed in advance that if a sequel was made, it could only be paid according to Annie's salary, and no box office share would be given. ”

Indeed, this is the truth, Tobey Maguire is no better than Anne, he was not famous before, and if he can get the opportunity to act in a commercial blockbuster, he will definitely agree to some harsh conditions. Speaking of which, he is not a loss, if it were not for Leonardo's recommendation, he might not have had the opportunity to play "Spider-Man".

Sun Ziming looked at his watch, he was almost off work, remembered that he was going to Mel's house to attend a birthday party, and hurriedly beckoned everyone to get off work, "Okay, I'll just ask." Brian, formerly someone from our company, takes care of it a little more. Let's go, I'll invite everyone to dinner. ”

"That's for sure, boss, Warner's account has been transferred, if there is no problem, let Kayo call me."

"Well, Kayo, you go to the bank tomorrow to check. Chris, are you done?"