Jack Wells hates the twists and turns of the Chinese people, and his speech is always roundabout, making it difficult to figure out their true intentions.decided not to speculate anymore, and said directly: "Mr.
Cheng, just say it directly, you can talk about what conditions." ”Cheng Zhiwen and Li He exchanged glances and said: "That's the case, I think the film "Seven Deadly Sins" can explode with great energy in overseas markets, we think that the buyout agreement is not in line with our interests, and we hope to sign a distribution sharing contract." ”Jack Wells thought it was very funny when he heard this, you are a film work from a small circle, and you should be grateful to Dade if it can be released around the world, and you still want to ask for a share of the box office?"
I think you're thinking too much, you must know that there has never been a precedent before, Chinese movies have never been popular around the world, and the last one that is well-known in the world is probably "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" by Chinese director Lee."
Jack Wells said.As for "Farewell My Concubine" and "Hero", I'm sorry, Jack Wells never thought they were popular worldwide, and these people in China just boasted about themselves.Li He was unhappy, but he also knew that what Jack Wells said was probably the truth, everyone knew that the Chinese film market would surpass RB to become the second, but the international popularity of Chinese films was not as good as that of the stick next door.Although he later fed Chinese films with the Huaxia Film Market alone, there is obviously still a way to go out.Wu Jing's "Wolf Warrior 2" has a box office of more than 800 million US dollars, but there are few overseas audiences who know this movie, because almost all of the box office of this movie is contributed by China.Li He thought to himself, we can't always let people come in to earn our money, we should also go out, in economic terms, the trade deficit is converted into a trade surplus."
How about let's see the film first?
Jimmy?
”Li He asked.Jack Wells thought about it, and it didn't hurt to see it, so he agreed.Li He smiled slightly after seeing Jack Wells agree, Yang Xuewu had already investigated, this Jack Wells is a fanatic of suspense films, and I believe that "The Seven Deadly Sins" will be very appetizing to him.As expected, the completion of the English dubbing of "The Seven Deadly Sins" made Jack Wells have no obstacle to watching the movie, and at first he looked unconcerned, but as the plot developed, Jack gradually became addicted.The accompanying Warner Pictures representatives were also attracted to the film, and tension spread through the screening room.At the end of the film, Warners and others who watched the film for the first time gave the film a round of applause."
Unexpectedly, a very wonderful movie.""
I didn't expect it to be unbelievably good-looking.""
It's incredible, I heard that he is not yet 22 years old, but unfortunately he looks a little sissy."
Li He was still very happy to hear the front, but hearing this sissy made his face darken, and it seems that he will learn like Gu Zai in the future.In fact, when filming before, Gu Zai suggested that Li He go to tanning together, but Li He refused without hesitation.Jack was completely fascinated and hugged Li He excitedly: "Your movie is so wonderful, it's hard for me to imagine how you made it." ”Jack Wells is 1.9 meters tall and burly, while Li He is 1.75 meters tall and often exercises under the urging of Tang Qianqian, but in Jack's arms, he is like a bird, and the picture is funny."
Uh, Jimmy, can you let go first?"
Li He discussed, for fear that Jack would squeeze himself out as soon as he exerted himself."
I'm sorry, I'm so excited."
Jack Wells lets go of Leech.Li He smiled and said, "It's okay, now we can talk again, right?"
”Although Jack Wells likes this movie very much, but his business has nothing to do with his preferences, not to mention him for this level of decision, even the president of Greater China has no right to decide, only the headquarters has this right."
I'm sorry, Li, although your film is really good, it is still impossible to participate in the box office share, I can buy it out."
Jack Wells said.At this time, Cheng Zhiwen interjected: "It's okay, Jimmy, you just need to convey the meaning, and I will also talk to Mr.
Herman on the phone." ”You can't call the shots, so let the ones talk.Jack Wells shrugged: "Okay then, I'll report it truthfully, as for the result......""
I'm sure there's going to be a mutually acceptable outcome, Jimmy."
Li He said."
Let's hope so, Lee, then we'll stay longer, goodbye, Lee."
Jack Wells left with Warner's men first.Li He, Cheng Zhiwen, and Wang Changtian returned to the conference room to discuss the situation."
I don't think you need to make an inch, just take it when you see it!"
Wang Changtian said.If you can sign a sharing contract, Light Pictures is also happy, but in the eyes of the other party, this condition is very excessive, in case people don't even buy out, wouldn't it be a loss.Li He said: "There must always be a first step, Mr.
Wang, this is one of our future strategies." ”"What strategy?
Going overseas?
”Wang Changtian sneered."
Uh, this ......"
Li He and Cheng Zhiwen glanced at each other and said in unison: "That's right, yes." ”"I think you're crazy, I still have a meeting, so I'll take my leave."
Wang Changtian left with his assistant."
I don't think Mr.
Wang seems to be interested in this!"
Cheng Zhiwen said.Li He played with the pen in his hand and said: "It's okay, as long as you don't drag your feet, now the key is to see what Warner thinks, I suggest that you can find a second-tier Hollywood distribution company to try." ”Cheng Zhiwen nodded and said: "I will arrange for the publicity and distribution department to negotiate, and you Xiao Yang will also go with her, she has worked in Hollywood and is more experienced." ”"OK, no problem......" ............
Three days after the meeting, news came from Jack Wells that there was a lot of talk about "The Seven Deadly Sins" at Warner headquarters.It's not just that the producer participates in the sharing, but also because this is the first time that a Chinese-language film has made such a request.In Warner's view, this is undoubtedly a move to challenge Hollywood films, and as a member of Hollywood, it is natural to protect the interests of this circle.Another important reason is whether "The Seven Deadly Sins" can bring benefits, Western countries are capitalist markets, and everything is based on interests.It is difficult to say whether "The Seven Deadly Sins" can bring revenue, and now the filmmaker's request to participate in the box office share is undoubtedly to grab food in the Warner bowl, so naturally it will not be happy.There is nothing to say, Cheng Zhiwen sent people to Hollywood early to find those second-tier distribution companies that are willing to cooperate.Cheng Zhiwen released the news by the way that Lionsgate and New Line Pictures are interested in releasing this film to give Warner Pictures some sense of urgency.What Cheng Zhiwen didn't expect was that Lionsgate and New Line Pictures were not interested in "The Seven Deadly Sins", but there was one company that was very interested in "The Seven Deadly Sins", and that was Weinstein Pictures.