Chapter 611: I'm a Hands-Off Shopkeeper
Speaking kung fu, Cheng Long and Sean Levy also arrived one after another.
These two guys were relatively strangers last time, but this time they have hooked their shoulders, as if they were acquaintances.
"Welcome, you two, it's really keeping me waiting."
Xu Jia smiled, welcomed the two into the office, and said, "Director Sean, how did you think about my proposal last time?" ”
As a producer and director of many successful projects, the other party's appetite will naturally not be just the director's remuneration.
Xu Jia handed over the North American market to the other party, and he would rather give the other party more shares to improve the other party's motivation, otherwise he really thinks that Hollywood directors will not be passive and slack off?
"If I was going to say no, I wouldn't be here."
Sean Levy made a joke, and then said with a straight face: "I have reached a distribution agreement with Universal Pictures, and the film distribution in the North American market will be handed over to them at that time." ”
On the surface, it seems that it is driven by his relationship, but in fact, Universal Pictures values the face of Jiaxing and Cheng Long more.
Both Dishini and Warner have more or less connections and cooperation with Jiaxing, and as a film giant that has risen by relying on the Chinese film market, Universal Pictures naturally wants to establish contact with each other.
And the project of "Runaway Player" seems to be reliable, as for using the identity of a land-sitting household to pit Jiaxing, they don't have this idea at all.
Harvey's ending is there, even though Xu Jia has always claimed that the matter has nothing to do with him.
But anyone who knows the ins and outs of the metoo movement will find that the initiation of this movement is inextricably linked to Xu Jia.
"Universal Pictures, it's okay, I'll send Mr. Zeng to talk to you about the specific distribution when I go back, she is the manager of Jiaxing's current specific affairs."
Xu Jia nodded, this kind of negotiation related to interests is more appropriate to be handed over to subordinates to negotiate, as the boss, if you don't end up in person, no matter how fierce the negotiation is, it will not collapse.
This has nothing to do with the relationship between the agent and the artist, the artist's announcement fee, and no matter how much the agent argues with the employer, it will not affect the relationship between the artist and the employer, and there is room for maneuver.
"What about Brother Cheng Long, how is the schedule arranged? I'm trying to recreate your reach and appeal at your peak, so be sure to dive in. ”
Xu Jia spoke to Cheng Long with a little politeness, but there was no lack of toughness.
He didn't take 150 million dollars out to accompany the kung fu superstar, if the other party had the intention of playing tickets, it would be better to disperse as soon as possible.
However, as long as the other side is not stupid, it should be clear that the two sides are a community of common interests.
The success of the movie, the two sides will benefit both, Jiaxing has gained a lot of international film prestige and profits, Cheng Long has also returned to the peak of prestige, and he is not worried that no one will spend a lot of money to ask him to make movies again.
But if the movie fails, the ending faced by both parties is equally bleak, and even Jiaxing is much stronger than Cheng Long.
Fortunately, it is backed by the Huaxia Film Market, and it is not a problem at all to return to recuperate.
"I've already dealt with the chores in advance, and after joining the group, I will devote all my energy to the movie, and some unavoidable ones will report back to the group." Cheng Long responded, his posture was very low, first, Xu Jia respected him enough, and gave him enough money and treatment, and second, he was willing to invest so much money in his movie, and only Jiaxing was at present.
Besides, these things are the obligations of actors, but his coffee position is too big, and many times he doesn't need to abide by them.
But this time is different, he is also bent on returning to the top.
"That's good, since both of you know it in your hearts, then "Runaway Player" will be established today, and the preparation location will be placed at the Jiaxing headquarters, and any affairs will be handled here in the future, and if you have any needs, you can also ask the producer Lorenzo, he will help you solve it."
Saying that, Xu Jia gave up his position and introduced Lorenzo to the two, but the latter is also well-known in Hollywood, and the three of them are no strangers, "Today, there is also a project launch conference about "Runaway Player", and the stage will be handed over to the three of you, I wish you all early success." ”
His main task is to put the core of the project together, and as for how to build it next, it is up to the three of them.
The press conference will also be handed over to Zeng Jia to host later.
With Cheng Long here, there is no need for himself, the chairman, to go out in person for the gimmick.
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As soon as yesterday's press conference was held, it immediately caused a sensation at home and abroad.
Although Xu Jia mentioned it before, the media and the public have seen a lot of this kind of unsound news.
At first, I thought it was just a joke, but I didn't think it would come true.
If it weren't for Cheng Long clearly standing with Zeng Jia, and sitting with director Sean Levy and producer Lorenzo to announce the news to the media, I'm afraid few people would have believed it.
The most important thing is that this project is different from "Megalodon" and "Parasite", those two films are only mainly invested by Jiaxing, and the crew is dominated by overseas filmmakers, but "Runaway Player" was launched by Jiaxing.
This is to enter overseas, and it is many times stronger than those domestic film companies that don't understand it.
Overseas media have said that the international film market is wolf.
It's just that most people just think of it as just another nouveau riche wielding money and want a piece of the pie, and sooner or later they will leave in disgrace.
Only the Hollywood giants know that Jiaxing is not good and is not so easy to deal with.
And the next day, Xu Jia's mobile phone was about to be blown up.
He reluctantly picked up one of them, and heard the sound of Wang tearing onions on the other end of the phone.
"Lao Xu, for the sake of "The Wandering Earth" working so happily, how about this project being filmed in our studio, the price is negotiable." Wang Tearing Onion had to ask for money to invite "Runaway Player" to Wanda Studio to shoot, as long as the reputation is established, no money can be earned.
"You have to talk to the crew about this, I'm just a hands-off shopkeeper, give them a start, and how to go later depends on the needs of the crew." Xu Jia gave a perfunctory past.
He just delegated power to the crew, how could he break his promise at this time, not to mention that the studio is actually very important, because most of the scenes in "Runaway Player" actually have to cooperate with special effects, so it is up to the crew to decide what can really meet their needs.
And he promised Wang to tear the onions, what should I do if the others intercede later, the $150 million film project is a piece of coveted fat wherever it is placed.
Sure enough, one after another, Hengdian Group and various local officials contacted each other, all of whom wanted to find Xu Jia here to give it directly from the source, and the various conditions and promises made were dazzling.
In this regard, Xu Jia just said a word, looking for the crew, we are now a hands-off shopkeeper, and we don't bother to care.
(End of chapter)