However, Helen brought back very unexpected news.

"Ever heard of Fox Searchlight Pictures and Nancy Utley?"

Helen did not mention the outcome of the negotiations with Camelot Singh, but instead said a very surprising name.

Fox Searchlight Pictures!

Nancy Utley!

Ryan suddenly heard this very familiar name, and couldn't help but be stunned, and then blurted out, "It's the twentieth century Fox is preparing to set up a publishing company!"

Speaking of Fox Searchlight Pictures, in his previous life, in the Hollywood independent film circle, it can be said that he was calling for wind and rain, and he was a famous Oscar promoter like Miramax Films.

It's just that Fox Searchlight Pictures has always been slightly inferior to Miramax Films.

Helen glanced at Ryan in surprise, unexpectedly, he had heard of Fox Searchlight Pictures, "That's right, Fox Searchlight Pictures was promoted by the new CEO of Twentieth Century Fox to specialize in the distribution of independent films, but it has not yet been officially listed." ”

Nancy Ertley, one of the two presidents of the company, wanted to see Saw Horror. ”

Not only has it not been officially listed, it should be said that the framework of Fox Searchlight Pictures has not been officially built until 1996.

However, in the previous life, Fox Searchlight Pictures had already released a film in 1995, and it is unknown whether it used the distribution channels of Twentieth Century Fox.

Take a look at Saw Horror!

Ryan didn't hesitate at all, and immediately agreed, for Nancy Ertley, he had heard of some of the rare female figures in Hollywood.

Even though Fox Searchlight Pictures has not yet been officially established, it still has the support of the new CEO of Twentieth Century Fox, and its influence is only a lot more than that of Camelot Singh.

Only Sophia was a little dazed, not knowing the specific situation of Fox Searchlight Pictures that the two were talking about.

The trio drove away from Twentieth Century Fox's headquarters to a small indoor screening room, and it didn't take long for them to meet Nancy Utley, one of the two presidents of Fox Searchlight Pictures.

"Hello, Mr. Ryan, I was amazed at the box office success of Blair the Witch. Nancy Utley took the initiative to hug Ryan and spoke in a very polite tone.

The purpose of establishing Fox Searchlight Pictures is to distribute independent films, so she knows very well that it is a miracle that a film with an investment of only tens of thousands of dollars wants to achieve such dazzling results.

Now this young director who has created a miracle is standing in front of her, and he is naturally very polite.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have contacted Helen privately just after getting the news.

You know, once this matter gets out, it will inevitably cause controversy within Twentieth Century Fox.

"Hello, Ms. Nancy. ”

Ryan pointed to the copy in Sophia's arms and said, "You want to see this film?"

Nancy Ertley glanced at Sophia, the daughter of the famous director Coppola, who had naturally heard of it, but did not expect to meet here.

"I heard that this is an unexpected horror movie, and if I can, of course I would like to watch it. ”

Ryan shrugged his shoulders and said, "Naturally. ”

For a while, Sophia once again acted as a projectionist.

As "Saw Horror" began to be screened, the plot of the film was revealed little by little, and Nancy Utley couldn't help but glance at Ryan, who really deserved his name and deserved to be the person favored by Camelot Singh.

It is said that his last blockbuster film was recommended by George Lucas to Twentieth Century Fox, and he obviously has a good connection.

Time passed quickly, and "Saw Horror" slowly ended its screening.

Nancy Ertley took a deep breath and said, "Director Ryan, I have a very presumptuous request, please consider it. ”

"How about handing over this film to Fox Searchlight Pictures for distribution!"

Ryan shook his head and said, "As far as I know, Fox Searchlight Pictures hasn't released a single film yet, and it's not even officially listed. ”

"What's more, Helen has already talked to Twentieth Century Fox Publishing. ”

These are facts, and Nancy Ertley has no way of justifying them at all.

But she won't just give up, if this "Saw Horror" is only some benefit to the twentieth century Fox distribution department.

Then for Fox Searchlight Pictures, which has not yet been officially listed for business, it is a complete beginning, completely opening up the situation in Hollywood, and even listing in advance, not just profits.

"Twentieth Century Fox's distribution department would not agree to sign a sharing distribution agreement, whereas Fox Searchlight Pictures could sign a very good sharing distribution agreement, and the distribution fee would never exceed 25 percent. ”

"As for Twentieth Century Fox, you don't have to worry, Fox Searchlight Pictures is personally promoted by Mr. Tom Rothman, and it is entirely possible to use the Twentieth Century Fox distribution channel. ”

Nancy Utley is very honest that Fox Searchlight Pictures has not yet been listed, nor has it released a single film.

But Twentieth Century Fox, the parent company, has this channel of competence and is backed by a new CEO, Tom Rothman.

In fact, she still didn't say anything, Tom Rothman, who had just taken office, wanted to make some achievements immediately to deal with the opposition from the board.

"Even, you can try to let the film be released at the end of the summer season. ”

"If you agree, I can call Mr. Tom Rothman right now and get his support"

It's already May, and the summer screen has long been full, even at the end of the summer file.

However, the film scheduling plan of the theater company is not static, and almost every theater company will reserve some screens to deal with the outstanding situation, and it is completely possible to squeeze out some for "Chainsaw".

Split distribution!

No more than 25% of the issuance fee is commissioned!

The conditions are unbelievable.

The only concern is that Fox Searchlight Pictures is now a shell company and has not released a single film.

Ryan couldn't help but look at Helen, saw her nod slightly, and finally agreed.

"It's hard for me to refuse. ”

"However, the next details need to be discussed with my agent, Helen. ”

The film is divided into a distribution agreement, which is not as simple as buying out the copyright directly, and there are many aspects that need to be paid attention to.

For example, labor costs, venue fees, transportation costs, insurance costs, etc., all need to be negotiated one by one.

And the most important point is whether the expenses incurred in the publicity are included in the distribution fee or not.

This is also a key.

Hearing this, Nancy Ertley couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and said, "Wait a minute, I need to call Mr. Tom Rothman." ”

With that, she immediately stood up and walked outside, looking a little hurried.

After about five or six minutes, Nancy Utley walked back with a smile on her face and said, "Director Ryan had a great time working together. ”

Mr. Tom Rothman has agreed, and he will personally convince the other top executives of Twentieth Century Fox to facilitate this cooperation. ”

Without the channel support of Twentieth Century Fox, with the current capacity of Fox Searchlight Pictures, there is no way to release a film.

"It was a pleasure to work with. Ryan was also relieved.

With the backing of Twentieth Century Fox CEO Tom Rothman, Fox Searchlight Pictures is definitely capable of releasing a horror film.