Chapter 77: Break (2)
"You don't need to look at them, with a few of them, I'm afraid they won't be able to move me." Lin Xiao's voice sounded faintly, "I think that when Mr. Stringer wants to play with guns, it is best to ask if the other party is an armory." ”
His hand was on Paul's shoulder, and with one force, he broke Paul's entire body.
Behind, Xiaoxi's eyes flashed, and he was just about to stand up, when a Weiya and deep voice immediately sounded next to him.
"Sit down!"
Kobayakawa's eyes flickered, "Before deciding who it is, we don't have to buy their account too much." Lord Zhoufang's treasure is on Stringer's side, but he is not yet the CEO of Sony. ”
In the dark, Lin Xiao looked indifferently at Paul, who was obviously panicked.
It was a white man, fat, bloated, half-bald, and the only hair left was meticulously groomed.
He definitely didn't expect that he would use the underworld method to beat the other party, but he was really intimidated.
"You...... What are you doing! This person who has never experienced a similar scene, looking at Lin Xiao, who is like a stone sculpture of the demon king in the dark, his voice has changed a little.
"This ...... We've got our people in there! ”
Lin Xiao's eyes flickered like a substantial light, cold and ruthless, and a layer of cold sweat unconsciously broke out on Paul's forehead, and he secretly swallowed several mouthfuls of saliva, and his heartbeat accelerated a little.
Lin Xiao was just very unhappy, the other party dared to use this method, although it was just a beating, but his status, why should he let him beat?
Not to mention that Stringer is not the CEO yet, he has a secretary under him, what qualifications does he have to knock him?
"Yikes!" On the big screen, the heroine let out a heart-rending scream, Paul trembled all over, wiped his sweat unconsciously, opened his mouth a few times, but found that there was no movement at all in the back!
Kobayakaigawa! What are you doing! He almost really wanted to roar.
Just when he couldn't help but speak, he suddenly saw a smile on the face of the young man opposite in the darkness.
"You see, no one likes this threat."
Immediately, he felt the pressure on his shoulders loosen.
Unconsciously, he let out a long sigh.
"So, can we get down to business? In a serious way? ”
Paul coughed lightly twice, hiding his fear.
He didn't even realize that he was so pressed by the other party's momentum that his vest broke out in a cold sweat.
The idea of starting to beat has long disappeared, and the other party is worthy of his "beating," and his big stick Kobayakawa is simply watching them act in the back at the moment!
He almost wanted to jump up and kick him over immediately, but he didn't dare. So, I could only cough lightly to express my embarrassment.
His face straightened, he was really frightened just now, and solemnly stretched out a hand, "Paul. Lewis. ”
"Lin Xiao."
"Mr. Lin." He reined in all his thoughts, "That's not what I meant, and besides, we have a price. ”
Lin Xiao nodded and motioned for him to continue.
"Sony helped you with the filming of the crew."
"I don't need Sony to solve it, and Stringer can't represent Sony now, do you really think that an Ai Hui can get stuck in the mystery of the Dead Man?" Lin Xiao said indifferently, "This is your own affection, but unfortunately I don't accept this affection." ”
Paul groaned for a moment and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, "Mr. Hayashi, this is just an attitude, in Japan, Sony can make you ignore the rules of the entertainment industry, and similarly, in the United States, we can also let you circumvent some of the rules of Hollywood...... For example, I heard that Mr. Lin had a holiday with Steve Case, one of Warner's last two heroes. ”
Lin Xiao also smiled, "Speaking of Steve Case, it should be that Sonny hates him more than me, right?" The $800 million compensation package, has Sony forgotten? ”
Paul frowned.
Stringer's negotiation has a fatal weakness that cannot be bypassed, that is, the urgency of time, otherwise he can grind slowly with Lin Xiao, and there is no need to spend so much time.
With the election just around the corner, they ran out of time, and Stringer thought about it for a long time before deciding to join forces with Daybreak.
"What does Mr. Lin mean?"
"It's a three-second ad at most, and I'm going to name a few films that use the GM brand, and I have the right to be the first to pick the lead actor for Sony's blockbuster for the next two years."
"It can't be!" Paul said in a deep voice, "GM can be considered, after all, they have many car brands, but what you choose must be blockbusters, and Hollywood Chinese take the lead, and you are not at the point of Cheng Long." ”
"If I'm not mistaken, you're paid three million dollars right now. Cheng Long is five times as many as you. ”
Lin Xiao nodded, "Or, Warner invests in a movie for me." ”
Paul was silent for a moment: "How much?" ”
This is within the range of Stringer's hints.
"Fifteen million dollars, minimum." Lin Xiao said, "I don't care if Sony Columbia is the producer or Sony MGM, I just need to see the results." ”
Paul gasped, but was laughed angrily, "Mr. Lin, I will return your words to you just now, you are too lion-minded!" ”
Lin Xiao sneered, "Don't pretend, Mr. Paul, what are you trying to calculate, still use me?" ”
Without waiting for Paul to speak, he continued, "If I work with you, you won't make a statement of cooperation? How do you guys get Nobuyuki Idei and the board to notice Stringer's cards without posting? ”
"What about after launch? With Sony's relationship with Warner, I have to break with Warner completely! Stand on your side! I have not officially entered Hollywood before I offended one of the Big Six! I still have two warner pick contracts in my hand, so I don't have to think about it anymore after Batman. I'm gambling with me, with the future of Dawn, is it worth the price? ”
Silence, Paul began to make a fine calculation in his heart.
This is exactly their purpose, Sony already has the largest film library in Hollywood, so that the other five giants are extremely jealous, two acquisitions, Sony has become one of the strongest giants in Hollywood, they want to sit big, they must contact other companies.
Not to mention the major film and television production companies, the second most important is the only publicity channel in the world.
He was considering whether Dawn was worth a huge investment of 150 million.
Sony can't bear this deficit, but no company wants to lose money, 150 million, compared to the 800 million compensation, it is simply a drizzle, and Sony, as a producer, cannot be wholly owned by himself, Steve Case's experience is still in front of him, and it will be shared by all parties at most.
This is equivalent to tens of millions of dollars to buy the cooperation of Dawning.
Of course, this is at a loss.
"May I ask what type it is?"
"World of Warcraft, an online game adaptation."
"What about the director?"
"Probably Lord of the Rings director Mike. Jackson. ”
"Starring?"
"Me!"
Paul was silent again.
He didn't understand the status of World of Warcraft in online games, let alone the other party's trend, because, at least until the middle of 06, World of Warcraft began his purge of online games!
At that time, there will be only one online game in the world, and that is WOW.
It's Michael Jackson of the online game world, a world-class superstar! After Warcraft, there is only "Warcraft-like online games!" ”
All of this comes from Stringer's belief that the Dawning cooperation is worth nearly 100 million dollars.
"Sorry, I need help." After a long time, Paul sighed and said.
"Feel free."
Paul picked up the phone and walked out the door. After a long time, he walked in.
Unable to see his face clearly, he said, "Mr. Stringer said yes, but there are additional terms. ”
"First, this contract must be officially and massively released."
"Second, Mr. Stringer's cronies must officially join Dawning and be given autonomy to operate all Sony advertising during this period. That is, he is not under your jurisdiction. ”
"Third, if Mr. Stringer takes over as CEO of Sony, then the films you name in the future will be analyzed by a special group, which can be discussed at that time, but it must not be hand-picked."
He breathed a sigh of relief, "This is Mr. Stringer's bottom line, if Mr. Lin does not agree, then he can only express regret." ”
Lin Xiao thought for a moment. These three are indeed very close to Stringer's bottom line.
The first two don't say, and the third, if he wants to handpick Spider-Man, if Sony agrees, then it's crazy.
What he really likes about Sony is its strong distribution capabilities, the United States for the time being, Asia, is definitely the strongest distribution company in the unique, it can be said that there is no cinema chain that it cannot trade.
The Han River Monster is in the limelight in South Korea and Asia, but overseas distribution, just as artists from other countries are not valued in Hollywood, big directors like Bong Joon-ho are also not favored, and only a distributor called Magnolia Home Theater Entertainment Company has released the film.
If you can unite the Hanjiang Monster and Sony, the influence of this film will definitely not stop in South Korea!
This film won an award at Cannes, and its quality is undoubted!
This is his real purpose, and the Han River monster must be taken!
This is the film that he can take the lead when he goes abroad! And Bong Joon-ho's people have already contacted him in advance, and he is not without a chance!
However, just like the Mystery of the Heroes and the competition of Ken Watanabe, the Han River Monster is facing Song Kang-ho, one of the "troikas" of South Korea!
With all this foreshadowing, he can make his salary rise one by one, even if he doesn't shoot in the United States, he has to let his figure appear in Hollywood!
"Yes." He finally nodded and stretched out his hand, "I hope we have a good time working together." ”
"It's a pleasure to work with." Paul shook his hand with a complicated expression.
He understands very well that the other party's situation is not good, although Warner is cooperating with him, it is definitely a stumbling block for the other party, and if he can kick it away, Lin Xiao will definitely kick it away without hesitation, and Sony seems to be the shoe on his foot.
And once Lin Xiao cooperates with Sony, then why is he not a sword in Sony's hands?