Chapter 95: Buy Your Theater!
The three people in front of him, one is Sam, the head of Warner Bros. Warner, the master who stomps on Hollywood and trembles, one is the master of Westerns and often cheating on his own John. Ford, and the other is a fledgling who is directing his first film and later the film guru Orsun. Wells.
The combination of these three people really made Victor puzzled.
But my instinct told me that I was probably looking for trouble.
"Three, can I ask a question?" Victor Road.
John. Ford: "Are you asking how the three of us got together to get to a place where you don't?" ”
It's really a roundworm in the stomach.
Victor nodded.
"I came with Sam, and I ran into Orson on the way." John. Ford is straight.
Victor simply made a dead pig look like he was not afraid of boiling water, and lay down on the recliner: "Everyone, if there is anything to say, our small company is not worthy of the three of you to come and mobilize the people." ”
At this time, Jali. Cooper, John. Wayne, Bergman, Nicholas and others also came in one go.
This formation, however, put Sam. Warner was taken aback.
"John!? Ingrid? Why are you here? Could it be that you have also boarded this family's thief ship!? "Sam. Warner was amazed.
"Look at what you're saying, Mr. Warner, I invited them to act, why did they get on the thief ship." Victor Road.
Sam. Warner settled down, sat down, and said, "I'm here today." It's about talking to you about Jali. ”
"What's the matter?" Victor was confused.
No need to ask. Nine times out of ten, it's because of the "York Army".
The film. Warner Bros. has been preparing for three years and is launching this year. Jia Li. Cooper is Sam. Warner's chosen actor. It's almost May now, and it is estimated that Warner has entered the stage of preparation. Cooper is still on Victor's side, and Sam. How could Warner not be in a hurry.
"Did you know that Jia Li is the male protagonist of our next play?" Sam. Warner Road.
And so it was.
Victor nodded: "You know? ”
"You know you're still digging into our corner!?" Sam. Warner was so angry: "Hollywood doesn't have you to do this!" You can't poach contracted actors, especially the main force of the play, this is the rule, you are too indiscriminate! ”
"Mr. Warner. You are mistaken. I volunteered to participate in this film. "Jali. Cooper stepped forward.
"It's none of your business! I'll finish this kid first, and then I'll clean you up! "Sam. Warner gave Jali a blank look and said loudly, "Victor. Fello, Jalli. Cooper signed a contract with Warner, five years! In the meantime, he had to first guarantee our films! "York Juncao" will start shooting immediately, and I have the right to take him. ”
"Take him!? Take him away, what do we shoot!? Zinaman was in a hurry.
"No Country for Old Men" is now half filmed. Cooper plays the old cowboy Moss in the whole movie, and if he is taken away at this time, the whole movie will have to be remade from scratch. This is a price that Legendary Films simply cannot afford.
"What do I care you shoot!? I have that right. "Sam. Warner shouted.
"It's a big deal, we compensate! We ransomed Jali! Zenerman said loudly.
"Redemption? Hehehe. "Sam. Warner sneered, "Okay! According to the contract. $4 million in compensation, right? You can take it out, I'll go now. ”
"How much!? 4 million!? Why don't you grab it! "Xenaman was in a hurry.
Jia Li. Cooper nodded beside him: "Yes, the contract says that if I break the contract, I will pay ten times the compensation." ”
"Grandma's!" Even Nicholas scolded.
Sam. Warner squinted at Victor, smug.
Victor lay in his chair, not moving.
"Fred, you go out first. I'll have a good talk with Mr. Warner. Victor waved his hand, and Zenerman and the others went out.
The room was left with Victor, Nicholas, and John. Ford, Sam. Warner and Orsson. Wells five people.
"Mr. Warner, if you are here to ask for someone, I guess you don't have to come in person, and you are still living my dear Uncle John. Hehe, don't scare me so much, I'm cowardly, afraid. Victor laughed.
"You're a fucking scoundrel." Sam. Warner laughed, "But I like it, smart enough." ”
"Let's talk about it." Victor Road.
Sam. Warner sat down and said, "That's right, I read your script......"
"Wait, you say it again!" Victor sat up suddenly: "What did you see?" ”
"Your script, "No Country for Old Men" ......"
"John. Ford, you son of a bitch, are you going to spill every one of my scripts in Hollywood! "Victor didn't have to think about it to know that this time it must be John again. Ford leaked out.
John. Ford laughed twice: "This, I also talked to Sam on a whim, and he is very interested in you......"
"Get out! I don't want to see you again! I inform you that your pension is gone! "Victor is so angry.
Damn, this is a traitor.
"Don't blame John, he's also kind enough to help you. No, I'm such a big boss, and I've come to you to cooperate. "Sam. Warner Oil Slide.
"Tell me, how to cooperate?" Victor was speechless.
Sam. Warner became excited and said, "I read this script, it's so fucking enjoyable!" You know, I'm born to be energetic! You have a cowboy, a policeman, and a powerful perverted killer, it's enjoyable! In my experience, it would be nice to come out and reverse. ”
"I thank you for the compliment. And then what? ”
Sam. Warner pulled out a contract from his pocket and put it in front of Victor: "As long as you sign it, we'll be a pit eater." ”
Victor took it, looked at it, and sneered twice.
"Nicholas, look at it." Victor handed the contract to Nicholas.
Nicholas took over: "Warner Company bought out all the copyrights and screening rights of the legendary film company "No Country for Old Men" for $2 million, ......"
Then Nicholas looked up at Sam. Warner: "Are you dreaming?" ”
Sam. Warner: "Nicholas, how can you say that. 2 million! Real money! How much do you invest in films?! 500,000. As long as you sign this contract, your movie will earn 1.5 million before it comes out! How cost-effective. ”
"You're fucking taking me for a fool." Victor smiled: "Lao Tzu is not interested. ”
Sam. Warner licked his lips, "Victor, you think about it." As long as you sign it, all the remaining shooting costs, we Warner, you only need to take $2 million to go back to nourish your life. Isn't that good? If you don't sign it, you'll have to find someone to screen it yourself, and it's not clear how risky it is, and you might lose money......"
"$2 million, that's a lot." Victor Road.
"Yes!" Sam. Warner laughed.
"You really want to cooperate?" Victor Road.
Sam. Warner nodded: "Sincerely!" ”
"When this movie comes out, I don't think the market will be bad, everyone is smart about this, don't talk nonsense." Victor straightened up: "If you want, I'll tell you how to cooperate." ”
"You say." Sam. Warners listened.
"Don't talk about $2 million." Victor smiled: "Mr. Warner, how many movie theaters do you have under Warner?" ”
"Huh?" Sam. Warner froze: "What do you mean?" ”
"Let me ask you, how many movie theaters do you have?"
Sam. Warner: "About 4,000. ”
"How much does a movie theater cost?" Victor Road.
Sam. Warner: "The place is different, the size is different, the equipment decoration is different, and the price is different, ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 dollars. ”
Victor pondered for a moment: "In this way, after "No Country for Old Men" comes out, you Warners can have all and only the right to screen, and we will add five ...... to the results of the screening."
"Victor, it can't be like this!" Nicholas was anxious when he heard this.
It's enough luxury to give Warner all the exhibition rights, and the profits have to be shared equally!? The legendary film company has put so much effort in front of and behind the scenes, and Warner has done nothing to get half of the profits, why?
Victor waved his hand and motioned for Nicholas to shut up.
"What about the conditions?" Sam. Warner wasn't stupid, and he knew there was no such thing as a free lunch.
"The conditions are very simple, that is, after the film is screened, the profits from the legendary film company, I have the right to buy your cinema, and which one I fancy is which......"
"Impossible! When pigs fly! "Before Victor could finish, Sam. Warner jumped up.
This time, it was the turn of the dead fat man to be in a hurry. (To be continued......)