Chapter 43: Jessica Chastain
meeting room.
"Hi, Zhuke, my friend, we meet again." A middle-aged man gave Zhuke a warm hug.
"Jordan, I am also glad to see you again."
The man sitting in front of Zhuke is indeed Jordan Davelman, the representative of Paramount's distribution department. He has previously cooperated with the overseas release of "Lola Run".
Jordan looked at Zhuke and smiled: "Zuke, I want to congratulate you, you did a great job in London and earned 20 million pounds from ITV!"
"It's so so, it can't compare to the profitability of one of your films." Zhu Ke pointed out.
does not mean "Lola Run".
Dog Day’s Paramount paid only US$2 million in overseas copyright fees and earned a box office of US$100 million.
Jordan smiled awkwardly. Obviously he didn't expect Zhu Ke to revisit the old thing, and immediately said: "Zuke, as far as I know, the US copyright of "The Got Talent" is still in your hands."
"Yes it is."
Zuke nodded, there is nothing to hide.
Hearing that, Jordan said on the spot: "Then you can consider selling the North American copyright of "God Talent" to Paramount's parent company Viacom Group. After all, we have the third largest television network in North America. "
to you?
Zhuke nodded and said, "Yes, because we are friends, as long as you can give 70 million US dollars, I will sell it."
70 million dollars?
Jordan almost vomited a mouthful of old blood on the spot!
Obviously, Zhu Ke was opening his mouth in the lion.
Jordan teased: "Zuke, don't be kidding, we are talking about business."
"Hahaha~, Jordan, let's talk about the overseas copyright of "Fruit Hard Candies". You must know that the copyright purchase of "Talent Show" is not up to you." Zhu Ke laughed.
Jordan was embarrassed again.
Yes, a copyright acquisition of tens of millions of dollars is not something that Jordan, a small distribution manager, can decide. The reason why he spoke was nothing more than to test Zhuke. Even the embarrassment he showed was a lot of disguise.
They are all **** old rivers and lakes, whose face is still immature?
lie to ghosts!
"I don't plan to sell the North American copyright of "Talent Show" right now. After all, after the British version of "Talent Show" is broadcast, I will definitely be able to sell the North American copyright at a high price." Zhu Ke's heart moved. .
Well, the price is much higher than 20 million pounds!
The box office performance of "Fruit Hard Candies" in North America is a bit worse than that of "Lola Run", so don't expect high overseas copyright fees.
But.
Zhuke was unwilling to think of "Lola Run" at a box office of 100 million dollars overseas, and of course he had to sell a little more money.
"Jordan, you **** vampire!"
"1,000,000?"
"You want 1 million to win my "Fruit Hard Candies", don't even think about it, I will tell you to dream!"
...
Negotiations between companies are all about interests.
As for friendship?
Ha ha, think too much.
In the overseas market of "Lola Run", Paramount did take advantage of Wald Pictures, but they can't expect them to remember this friendship.
Like the "Fruit Hard Candies" we are talking about now, will big companies remember the last movie?
Obviously, no!
They have their own independent characteristics of working principles, and they will never treat them specially because of personal feelings and personal relationships.
At this point, Zhuke is the same.
Finally, the first negotiation on the overseas copyright of "Fruit Hard Candy" failed.
"Victor, besides Paramount, are there other major companies interested in our overseas copyright?"
After Paramount’s Jordan left, Zhuke asked Victor directly.
"Yes."
Victor said: "At present, regarding the overseas copyright of "Fruit Hard Candies", contact our major companies, in addition to Paramount, there is Time Warner Group."
Warner? !
That's a big company!
Well, Time Warner is stronger than Paramount.
Its parent company, Time Group, is even more prosperous. Especially the "Times Weekly" under the group, that is also a resounding existence. At present, Warner Group seems to have the momentum to keep pace with Disney and compete for the leader of the martial arts.
Zhuke was stunned for a moment, and then he reacted and said: "It seems that the overseas performance of "Lola Run" does not make us any money, but it also made our company famous."
Victor smiled, the meaning is self-evident.
...
At the same time, in an office of Time Warner Pictures, two people are discussing "Fruit Hard Candies."
Richard Kidman, male, 45 years old, is the head of the overseas distribution department of Warner Pictures, and he is also a powerful figure in Warner Pictures.
"Rhett, I just learned that Wald Pictures and Paramount have started negotiations on "Fruit Candies". You will follow up in the near future. As long as it does not exceed US$2 million, you must give me an overseas release. "Richard Kidman said solemnly.
"Okay, I will check it now."
The young man in front of Richard Kidman is his right-hand man, Reid.
It didn’t take long for Reid to return to Richard Kidman’s office again, and immediately said: "Boss, I asked, the overseas copyright of "Fruit Hard Candies" is still in Wald Pictures, but I I want to confirm again, do we want to make a move?"
Obviously, Reid is not optimistic about the overseas performance of Hard Candies.
Richard Kidman nodded and said: "Rhett, I know your concerns, and I also believe in your professional vision. That's right, for the movie "Fruit Hard Candies", it is a niche type. The film’s overseas box office cashing is totally unworthy of our bid of $2 million, but you have to take a long-term view."
"Oh?" Rhett was puzzled.
Looking at the young assistant in front of him, Richard Kidman was not bored either.
Instead, he explained patiently: "Although Wald Pictures is a new company, look at the "Lola Run" they filmed, and the "Teletubbies" that was previously shown in the UK after it was broadcast. Look at the "Go Talent" copyright that was raging a few days ago. Do you think Wald Pictures is still a small film company?"
100 million overseas box office "Lola Run";
"Teletubbies", which broke the ratings of the British Children's Channel when it was launched;
"The Talent Show" with a copyright of £20 million;
When the young Rhett thought of this, he was instantly excited.
"I understand!"
"Thanks to the boss, let me understand that Wald Pictures is no longer a Hollywood movie company, it is totally worthy of us to win!"
Reid was immediately eloquent.
Hearing this, Richard Kidman said with satisfaction: "You are right to think so. Anyway, it is only a one-million-dollar thing. If you succeed, you can harvest a potential film company. Why don't we do it? "
Now, that is, Zhuke is not here, otherwise he will be dumbfounded.
They are all **** old foxes!
However, Zhu Ke is also happy to hook up with a few big companies.
Under Zhu Ke's heavy investment, Wald Pictures has already broken away from the status of Hollywood movie company and has become a third-rate; but it is still very weak and needs to grow under the wings of a big company.
As for the question of whether it will be backfired or embezzled by big companies, Zhu Ke doesn't worry at all.
"For three years, give me another three years, and I will have enough capital to operate. Even if I turn my face with a big company by then, I won't be helpless." Zhu Ke thought.
...
the next day.
Zhu Ke, who woke up early in the morning, drove to the filming site of "Juneo" after washing up.
Yes, the filming of the movie "Juneo" has started.
and it has been filming for half a month, but due to his busy work, the producer Zhuke has not been there. Now that I am free, of course I have to check it out.
After all, this is "Juneo"!
The global box office of more than 200 million US dollars is totally worthy of Zhu Ke's attention!
Zhu Ke, the boss and producer, has a personal 3% of "Juneo"’s North American box office net profit in his hands. It is normal to care more about the filming. People in the province gossiping.
"Hi, Richard, you have worked hard during this time."
After Zhuke arrived on the set, of course he found the film director Richard Linklater the first time.
Not to mention other things, just being the title of the best director of the Berlin Film Festival deserves the minimum respect from Zhu Ke.
When Richard saw Zhu Ke, he immediately laughed and scolded: "Mr. Wald, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com, you are the producer of "Juneo", but the filming has been on for half a month, so you can still Remember that you are a producer, this is really rare."
"Hahaha, sorry, sorry, I'm not busy."
Who is Zhuke?
With a thick-skinned face, how could I be embarrassed, but instead asked, "Richard, are you going to shoot now?"
"Well, the male and female protagonists are putting on make-up, and will start shooting in a while," Richard said.
Zhuke nodded, and said nothing at the moment.
It didn't take long for the male and female protagonists to come out of the dressing room, and the film was ready to start.
"Huh? The two of them seem to be familiar."
Seeing the male and female protagonists, Zhu Ke was immediately taken aback. These two Zhuke really knew in his life.
Jessica Chastain;
Ryan Reynolds.
Juno, the heroine of the movie Juno, played by Jessica Chastain.
She is not a well-known actress who has the title of "Model Worker Sister" and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in the future. She is just a fledgling now. After all, she was only 19 years old.
actor, Zhu Ke is even more familiar.
Isn't it Ryan Reynolds who played "Deadpool" in the movie "Deadpool"!
The movies starring in him, not to mention the "Green Lantern", which is a big hit on the street, are just the movies "Buried Alive", "Underworld Police", "Ace Bodyguard" and other movies, which are enough to make him famous.
Of course, he also has an enviable identity.
—The ex-husband of the Black Widow Scarlett Johansson!
After all, the famous Durant tried to drink Black Widow’s bath water unsuccessfully, but Ryan Reynolds was reluctant to drink the **** bath water.
