The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 485 Disney wants to cooperate

Lee Sheng-yew had just met with Toby Emmerich, and the next day he met with Disney representative Warren Iger.

Still at his home.

This is the first time Lee Sheng-yew has seen Warren in the Mainland.

Compared with before in the beautiful country, Warren seemed much older now, with many more wrinkles on his face.

Even though Warren works out regularly and puts on a suit, he looks like he can hold up the suit.

However, Li Shengyao always had the feeling that Warren's steps were floating and unsteady.

This time Warren was also carrying a bag containing some expensive cigars.

"Lee, it's so nice to see you again, your new movie is so cool, you're so great and just the best person anywhere."

Li Shengyao and Warren hugged each other gently.

"Thank you for your compliments. I accept them all."

Warren laughed and then offered a cigar.

Lee Sheng Yew didn't smoke this thing, but he gave it away. It was a pretty good gift, so he didn't refuse.

Warren then expressed his intention to come this time.

"Li, I traveled across the ocean this time to express Disney's sincerity to you. We had a very friendly and smooth cooperation in the production of "The Hangover", and we should continue this cooperation."

"The Hangover Part 1" was distributed by Disney.

Both Warner and Disney are interested in the sequel to "The Hangover", and they obviously see the huge influence of this movie.

Participating in the production of "The Hangover" can not only make money, but also build momentum and make money in the stock market.

This is why Warner and Disney are so enthusiastic.

Lee Sing-yew did not agree to Warner yesterday, and he will certainly not agree to Disney today.

He smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, buddy, I will seriously consider it."

He didn't express his feelings and seemed very enthusiastic.

Warren shook his head, "Li, I hope this cooperation can be confirmed."

He paused for a moment, then moved closer to Li Shengyao, "Li, I heard about the cooperation ratio between Fenghua and Warner. I think Warner is just robbing money. They don't care about your feelings at all."

"'The Hangover' is completely your script. With the model of the first film, subsequent filming will be easier. Warner is only responsible for distribution, and they can actually get a three-cent dividend."

"I think Warner is a vampire, but we at Disney are different. We are not so greedy. We will be more reasonable and respect you more. If you cooperate with Disney, we only need [-]% profit dividends and copyright proportion."

Warner's cooperation with Lee Sung-yew is [-]%.

Now Disney is going to a [-] to [-] ratio, reducing its dividends and copyrights even lower.

It seems that Disney is specifically proposing a plan for Warner.

When such a share ratio is reported back to Hollywood, it will actually be ridiculed by other Hollywood companies, just like Warner back then.

Warren then offered a second reason.

"Li, if you cooperate with Disney, you will get higher profits. Disney has the best publicity system in Hollywood, which Warner cannot compare to."

Li Shengyao smiled and nodded after listening to Warren's words.

If he cooperates with Warner, he won't need Warner's help in publicity at all, because there are too many things that can be done in publicity.

Whether it’s Warner or Disney, Lee Sheng-yew doesn’t believe it.

"Li, I know you have always distrusted the publicity of Hollywood companies. It doesn't matter. I can guarantee that it will not affect you. Our Disney publicity will not incur additional expenses and does not need to be deducted from the cost. This can be written into Contract." In other words, Disney is willing to help promote it for free, which is indeed interesting.

As Warren said, Disney has extremely strong publicity capabilities around the world. Warner cannot match it, Paramount cannot match it, and Sony Pictures cannot match it.

If Disney did the promotion and distribution work, the movie's box office should be higher.

Warren continued: "We can have more extensive and in-depth cooperation in the future. Disney now has the most extensive film and television resources in Hollywood. We have all kinds of fairy tales and all kinds of superheroes. , this is something Warner cannot compare with."

"Li, if you want to use these film and television resources, we can discuss it and Disney will open a green channel for you."

Just like Warren said, Disney has advantages in this regard that other companies cannot match.

If Lee Sung-Yao wants to make a superhero movie, working with Disney is the best choice.

But as Martin Scorsese said, superhero movies are bullshit and have no substance.

It doesn't matter who the actors are in such a movie, nor does it matter who the director is.

Li Shengyao actually has no interest in this.

He raised his head and saw Warren's expectant eyes.

"Man, I'd seriously consider it."

Seeing that Li Shengyao still didn't give a definite answer, Warren couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

As the cousin of current Disney president Robert Iger, he really wants to make a career.

Knowing that Warner sent Toby to Yanjing, he immediately volunteered, saying that he must win over Lee Sheng-yew and get the opportunity to cooperate in the follow-up film of "The Hangover".

But he didn't expect that under such conditions, Li Shengyao still couldn't give an accurate word.

Warren was naturally unwilling to give in. He knew that coercion was of no use. Li Shengyao would accept the soft rather than the hard. Director Li would only consider it if he could provide enough benefits.

He thought for a while and then said: "Li, I heard that you are already preparing your latest movie. We at Disney can help you promote it. The distribution rights of the new movie will be given to Disney. In terms of promotion, we will do it for free."

Li Shengyao was slightly moved when he heard this.

"1937" will be shot according to the model of "1917". During the promotion period, it will be promoted as the first full-length film in history to be shot to the end.

In this case, even if European and American audiences don't understand that period of history, they will still have something to watch.

If Disney helps promote it, then "1937" should have a stronger momentum and more people will know about this movie.

In this case, it will be helpful to the final box office and even when judging awards.

It’s just that he had already agreed with Toby that the movies he directed would be handed over to Warner Bros. for global distribution.

Now leave it to Disney and that would be a broken promise.

He thought for a while, then shook his head, "Warren, thank you very much for your sincerity, but regarding the production of the sequel to "The Hangover", I still can't give you an answer now. Just wait for me for a few days, and I will give you a confirmation. Answer."

He is still more optimistic about Warner.

Mainly because the cooperation had already been a tacit understanding before, and he was too lazy to break this situation.

His main focus is now on China. On his own new movie, he doesn't want to spend too much time on movies in the beautiful country.

Of course, Disney is willing to reduce its share to [-]%, and people at Warner should know about this.

The brothers have settled their scores. Disney has already lowered its price, and Warner will naturally do the same.

After Warner confirms it, the sequel to "The Hangover" can be launched immediately. At that time, Lee Sheng Yew will arrange for people to go to the beautiful country to select a director and form a crew.

In this way, Lee Sung-yew doesn't need to worry about the filming of "The Hangover 23", he can concentrate on producing "1937".

(End of this chapter)