Just do it, Yang Xuewu contacted the old friend that night, and the old friend was very moved to hear it, and immediately contacted Paramount executives.Paramount executives were very envious of Warner Pictures' fact that they made a lot of money just by taking a cut of the release of "Source Code", and immediately sent senior executives to lead a team to China to negotiate.Jaanna Cruze went to Penguin Pictures to negotiate again, only to see Doug Criss, vice president of rival Paramount Pictures, walk out with a blow on his face, and Cheng Zhiwen greeted him warmly.Jaanna Cruze's heart tightened, did she think that Doug Chris was here to appreciate the charm of Chinese culture, could it be that our negotiations were known to Paramount?"
These cunning Chinese people......"
Jaanna Cruz scolded in a low voice, needless to say, it must have been revealed to Paramount by these Chinese people.Before leaving, Doug Chris also gave a meaningful look at the team led by Jaena Cruz, which made her even more fire.In the conference room, Jaanna was aggressive: "Obviously you have a good talk with us, why do you want to find Paramount's people?"
”Cheng Zhiwen looked calm, not caring at all about Jaanna Cruze's murderous gaze: "We are just normal business dealings, Miss Cruze doesn't need to be so excited."
Come sit down and have a cup of tea, this is the tea we brought by director Li He, home-made, very rare!
”Jaanna Cruze was helpless, but she was helpless about Cheng Zhiwen's lack of oil and salt.Li He did not participate in today's negotiations, "The Martian" has reached the most critical juncture of post-production, and Li He must always check it."
Mr.
Cheng, I believe that we at Warner Pictures are very sincere, if you engage in this kind of small action again, it will be difficult for us to cooperate again."
Jaanna Cruze spoke in a strong tone.Cheng Zhiwen smiled slightly: "Our meaning is very clear, Warner Pictures can invest if it wants, but it is impossible to take the lead in the project." ”"I understand what you mean, you're worried about Warner Pictures interfering with the project, which will have a negative impact on the film.But please understand that we at Warner Pictures are a long-established and experienced film company, and there is no Hollywood company that has more experience in promoting a project than we do, and if the project is handed over to us, I guarantee that it will shine around the world. ”Jaanna is a good follower.Regardless of Jaena Cruz's tongue, Cheng Zhiwen was unmoved, and always adhered to a bottom line, that is, the project leadership must be held in his hands.Negotiations reached an impasse again, and the two sides soon broke up.Jaanna Cruze was puzzled why the head office had such a request and was so obsessed with "Batman", so she contacted the head office to ask about the situation."
I know Jaanna, let's pause the negotiation for now!"
Doug Walter hung up.Herman, who was next to him, asked, "How's it going?"
Is it that the other party does not agree?
”Doug Walter nodded: "The other party has always refused to let us lead this project, and the attitude is very resolute. ”"I guess it's the insistence of that young director Bryant Lee, that's a shrewd guy who won't fall into our trap easily, Doug, we miscalculated."
Jack Wells said.After Huaxia's term expired, Jack Wells became the CEO of Warner Pictures' newly formed DC Pictures, which Warner created based on the success of Marvel Studios.An executive at DC Pictures thinks the Justice Triumvirate can't hold up to that weight, but can't find the right character in all of DC's comics.When Jack Wells came back from Huaxia, he recommended the superhero Batman from Huaxia to the senior management of the group.This immediately caught the attention of Warner Pictures, and after research, Warner Pictures felt that Batman had the potential to become one of the Big Three of the Justice League.But the dominance of Batman's project and the copyright must be in the hands of Warner Pictures, so there is the scene where Jaanna is aggressive."
I didn't expect those local buns in Huaxia to be completely unmoved in the face of such a big temptation, I really underestimated them."
Doug Walter said.Doug's original idea was similar to what Li He expected, after taking the lead in the project, he kicked Li He out, and then Penguin Pictures and Light Pictures changed from the main producer to the investor.With Warner Pictures' broad platform, "Batman" will gradually become owned by Warner Pictures.When the time comes, "Batman" will be modified, and it will change from a Chinese-language movie to a Hollywood blockbuster.It's a pity that Doug Walter's wishful thinking sounded, but the other party didn't give a chance at all, directly refused, and the attitude was very clear, investment is okay, and other things don't need to be discussed."
So what do we do now?"
Herman asked."
Nothing will come of it any more, what do you say would happen if we created our own Batman?"
Doug Walter had a whim.said that if it sounds good, it is called creating its own Batman, and if it doesn't sound good, it is plagiarism, Jack Wells vomited in his heart, but he did not express his opinion.But Herman objected: "I don't think it's a good idea, Doug, it's going to be a dispute." ”"Are we still afraid of those yellow-skinned monkeys?"
Doug Walter said in an agitated tone.Herman didn't like Doug Walter's attitude very much, and there were still people who discriminated against Chinese people in what era.There is no problem for you to discriminate against those yellow-skinned and white-hearted people, because even the Chinese people themselves don't like these two dogs, but discriminating against the Chinese people is purely a matter of inherent thinking.The world's most populous country, the world's second largest economy, the world's top three economic powers, and more importantly, the world's second largest film market.If you want to do something unwise at this time, your competitors will be happy."
Doug, please calm down, think about the Huaxia market......"
Herman had to try to persuade his old buddy.Doug Walter finally calmed down when he mentioned the Huaxia market, and looked at Herman: "Then what do you say we should do?"
”"We still have to think long-term, and we can't make hasty decisions......," Herman said.There was silence in the office, and Doug Walter's favorite Cuban cigar was lit and left to burn in the ashtray.After a long time, Jack Wells couldn't stand the silence and put forward his opinion: "I think we can not take the lead of the project, but ask for copyright. ”"Oh?
How so?
”Doug Walter and Herman asked."
Now it's obvious that the Chinese can't give us the lead in the project, on the contrary, they can kick us out at any time."
Jack Wells said.Herman nodded and said: "That's right, now they have the trump card of Bryant Lee, don't worry at all, Hollywood has companies to talk to them." ”"For example, Paramount......
"Not only that, I've heard that Universal and Fox have taken action, and even Disney's Touchstone Pictures is secretly reaching out to Penguin Pictures."
Feeling in danger, Doug Walter said to Jack: "You go ahead and ......"
"My idea is this, or is it the same for global promotion, we no longer ask for project dominance, but seek copyright and remake rights, and at the same time obtain the rights to the Batman comics, we can create our own Batman without worrying about disputes......"
Jack Wells put his ideas and ideas out.Doug Walter nodded after listening: "Herman, what do you think?"
”"I think this plan is good, if the Chinese people are interested, they should not refuse.""
Very well, then do it!"
Doug Walter has the final word.I'm Director Lee