The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 405
At 2007 a.m. on November 11, 8, the sky in the Yanjing area was covered with gray clouds. It was clearly morning, but it looked like evening.

The old people said that it was going to snow, and many people were looking forward to it.

Dong Xuan prepared a camera, saying that he wanted to take pictures of the first snowfall in Yanjing this year.

Landmark Building Fenghua Film and Television Company.

Li Shengyao personally poured a cup of tea for Toby Emmerich, "Try it, this is the tea that we Chinese people drink, it can refresh you just like coffee."

Toby arrived in Yanjing last night, and came here this morning.

At this time, he was wearing a neat suit, paired with a pair of black leather shoes, and his hair was combed to look like an adult, very formal.

For Toby's arrival, Li Shengyao was quite surprised.

"Li, I've had tea like this and I like it very much."

Toby then raised the teacup to drink, but found it was too hot, so he put down the teacup hastily.

Li Shengyao saw it in his eyes and smiled slightly, "Dude, why are you here in Yanjing? Does Warner Bros. have any new movies to be released in the mainland?"

"There's a new movie, but that's not my purpose. I'm here this time for you."

Toby paused, and then said: "Li, I brought five good things."

Five good things that sound sincere.

Li Shengyao picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, "Say it."

"The first thing, I heard that your movie "Raid 2" is about to be released, Li, let Warner release the European and American distribution of this movie, I can guarantee to open a thousand museums in the beautiful country, and in major European countries, It can also be released on the scale of a medium-sized film, and only needs 20.00% of the share."

Warner's distribution is naturally much stronger than Jiang Zhiqiang's.

Opening a gallery of one thousand paintings is pretty good.

When "Spike 1" was released in the beautiful country, there were only [-] openings.

The 20.00% share is within the acceptable range of Li Shengyao.

"Okay, but I hope to prepare quickly. The film will be released in Asia in ten days."

"No problem, give me 20 days, when the time comes, it will be released simultaneously in Europe and the United States."

Toby went on to say: "The second thing is that Wu has kung fu, he can actually try it in Hollywood, Li, as long as you agree, Warner will definitely take care of him."

Wu Jing is not a graceful person.

What Toby said meant that Warner was willing to give Wu Jing a chance, but it was entirely for Lee Shengyao's face.

If Li Shengyao agreed, it would be considered that Director Li owed Warner a favor.

Li Shengyao didn't want to owe favors.

"No, I don't think he is very suitable."

This is not Dao Li talking nonsense, Cheng Long and Li Lianjie were already kung fu stars before they broke into Hollywood.

Maybe ordinary movie lovers in the beautiful country don't understand them.

But fans of action movies, for sure know them.

This is the advantage of Cheng Long and Li Lianjie.

Wu Jing doesn't have this advantage. "Raid 1" only earned more than 1000 million at the box office. He is a newcomer when he goes to the beautiful country.

Toby nodded, and then said, "It's okay, I understand."

"The third thing, the next time Wu shoots an action movie, Warner can invest in it. We know your style, and we will take two or three to make it work. No copyright is needed, only profit dividends."

"Of course we will be responsible for the distribution in Europe and the United States, as well as the post-production and distribution of discs."

It's a mutual benefit.

Warner only requires [-] to [-]% of the share, and Lee Seung Yew can still make a lot of money.

With Warner's investment in the film, I believe they will be more serious about distribution and post-production of video discs.

"This matter can be discussed. After "Raid 2" is released, we will discuss Wu Jing's next movie, and I will call you when the time comes."

"I'm waiting for your call."

Toby picked up the teacup, made sure it was not hot, and took a sip. The tea had no taste at the entrance, and it seemed a bit astringent, but it was really sweet when it flowed into the stomach.

This is tea with stamina.

He felt a little interesting and took another two sips.

"The fourth thing, you are our friend, you can invest in Warner's play, Li, as long as you ask, we are willing to have more in-depth cooperation with you."

Li Shengyao didn't trust Warner, and he didn't think it was reliable to invest in Warner's movies.

But at this time, there is no need to dismantle the stage. Anyway, whether to invest or not is a matter for the future.

"Okay, I'm honored."

When Toby heard the words, there was excitement in his eyes, and he continued: "The fifth thing, if you want the character stories in Warner's resource library, you can also discuss it. Of course, for such a movie, Warner should take the lead and have copyright."

Warner has some superhero copyrights, as well as some classic old movie copyrights.

It's actually quite interesting to edit.

This is very attractive to Lee Sheng Yew.

He understood that Warner was really generous this time, and he did express his sincerity.

Of course, it is impossible for others to see you as a handsome boy, so there must be a reason for being so generous.

"Toby, tell me what you really want?"

"Li, Warner wants to increase investment, and we want to cooperate more closely with you. You said that you want to prepare "Taken 23", and Warner can even pay a lot of money."

Toby Emmerich looked at Li Shengyao with burning eyes.

This is the real purpose of his coming to find Director Li.

He personally is very optimistic about Lee Seung Yew, "The Hangover" is a big hit, he thinks Lee Seung Yew has the strength of a top commercial film director in Hollywood today.

He persuaded other Warner executives to give him more funds so that he could increase his bargaining chips in "Taken 23".

Li Shengyao smiled, "You haven't even read the script, are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure, I'm sure no one in Hollywood will doubt your ability to write a script."

Li Shengyao thought for a while and said, "How much do you want?"

"The more the merrier, money is not an issue."

Toby followed up, "Li, after we cooperate, Warner will not interfere with your script, and will not ask for editing rights. You can concentrate on filming, and other problems can be handed over to Warner. It will definitely not be like "The Hangover". Trouble."

Li Shengyao was silent for a moment, "Toby, regarding "Taken 23", my expected costs are 500 million US dollars and 5000 million US dollars respectively."

"Among them, I have already promised China Film Group that I will definitely give them 2% of the investment, and I hope that Fenghua can keep more than half of the investment, so I will not leave too much to Warner. "Taken 700" is at most 3 $2000, "Taken [-]" can cost up to $[-] million."

"About the subsequent box office dividends, [-]% will be given to China Film Group, and [-]% will be given to Cheng Long, so I will give you a maximum of [-]%."

Toby Emmerich was not surprised, and then asked: "What about the copyright?"

"Thirty percent copyright."

"No, it's too little. Warner is willing to add a few million more, [-]% of the copyright."

The later copyrights of classic action movies can often be bought for many years. After a few years of film release, it is possible to earn 1000 million a year from DVD, TV, and streaming media copyrights.

It can be said that Director Li finished filming "Taken 23", if he can be as successful as his previous "Taken" trilogy, the annual post-production copyright income will be tens of millions of dollars.

This income can beat [-]% of the practitioners in the entertainment industry.

Li Shengyao attaches so much importance to copyright because it can make money continuously.

"Toby, there is no need to add money, [-]% dividends, [-]% copyright, Warner will help me with everything other than production."

"The European and American distribution of the film is handed over to Warner, and the post-production and distribution of the video disc is also handed over to Warner."

"In addition, I have a condition that you cannot refuse."

Toby shook his head, "Li, in fact, if such a contract spreads out, other big Hollywood companies will laugh at it. The Big Six in Hollywood always take the lead. I only ask for [-]%, and I have already made a lot of concessions."

He paused, and then asked, "What condition can I not refuse?"

Li Shengyao stood up, pointed to the outside, and then said: "This country is developing rapidly. The Olympic Games will be held next year. There will soon be [-] million middle-class people. This is a huge movie-going population."

"In no more than five years, China's total box office revenue will exceed that of the island countries, and by then China will have movies worth one billion or two billion people/renminbi/currency."

"In more than ten years, China's total box office revenue will even surpass that of Magnesia."

"This is a market that is definitely worth investing in, and I am the representative of Renda in the entertainment industry in this country. I also own the largest video website in this country, as well as theaters with the most advanced equipment. I have a very good relationship with China Film."

"Dude, I promise you that we can maintain that standard of cooperation in the future, [-]% of the copyright, [-]% of the profit dividend, and Warner's films enter China. I can help you promote them and arrange better films for you."

Li Shengyao said affirmatively: "The cooperation between Warner and Fenghua may not have such a big profit at the beginning, but after three or four years, you will be grateful for your decision, and your profit will definitely be greater than imagined."

The Huaxia market is the confidence of Director Li.

After 2010, the Chinese film market exploded, and China Film was eligible to participate in the investment of Hollywood blockbusters.

The same is true for him.

He has a theater chain, a good relationship with China Film Group, the largest video website in the mainland, and a group of excellent sailors.

When the mainland movie market rises and Hollywood movies want to make money, they will definitely be willing to cooperate with him at that time.

And if his movies want to earn extra money, they must cooperate with major Hollywood companies.

Mutual benefit bar.

Hearing this, Toby followed Li Shengyao's direction and looked out of the window, just in time to see the bustling downtown Yanjing.

He has read some news and knows that China is developing very fast. According to this speed, it will surpass the island country in three or four years and become the world's second largest economy.

But these things are too far away.

Who knows what will happen in between?

And will Director Li admit it in the future?
"Li, give me two days, I need to think about it."

"No problem, I'll wait for your news."

Li Shengyao then sent Toby away from the Landmark Tower, "Man, if you have time, go to Shanghai, or Guangzhou, or go to an inland city. This country is definitely more prosperous and powerful than you imagined."

"Warner is now cooperating with Fenghua, which will benefit endlessly in the future."

(End of this chapter)