How China Entertainment was developed

Chapter 295 Outrageous Conditions

Seeing Zhang Nan approaching, Alan Toby, the president of New Line Films, hurriedly put aside the crowd around him, and greeted Zhang Nan, and the two rushed in both directions.

Or to be more accurate, Alan Toby's performance was more enthusiastic than Zhang Nan's.

The reason is also very simple.

Hollywood is a circle. At the premiere of [Harry Potter 2], Zhang Nan told Warner Pictures President David Morris that there is a way to extend the [Harry Potter] series, which is already in the Hollywood circle. The word spread, and a lot of Hollywood tycoons were very interested.

Without it.

Those who can become giants in Hollywood these days have more or less, once or now, a few blockbuster series that are famous all over the world.

"Zhang, I heard that you have a way to extend the 'life' of the series?"

After chatting for a while, Alan Toby was a little impatient, and asked questions straight to the point. Compared with David Morris, his confidence was much worse.

However, Zhang Nan also understands that after all, [Harry Potter] has only filmed the second film, and after counting the last film that is divided into two, there are still six films. With plenty of time, naturally there is a lot of confidence.

So seeing how anxious Alan Toby was, Zhang Nan didn't go around in circles, just smiled and nodded, giving a positive answer.

When Alan Toby asked this question, he still couldn't believe it, but now seeing Zhang Nan's reaction, his excitement immediately came up.

Because Ellen Toby knew very well that Zhang Nan was not an aimless person, and to be able to give such an answer, it must be full of confidence.

The "Lord of the Rings" series has now become the most important series of New Line Pictures.

Once it is over, the blow to New Line Pictures will be huge, and the entire New Line Pictures may be annexed by Warner Pictures.

So after thinking about the importance of this matter to New Line Pictures, Alan Toby said to Zhang Nan decisively: "Zhang, let's make a condition. As long as New Line Pictures can do it, I can do it." promise!"

Seeing Alan Toby be so decisive, Zhang Nan couldn't help but admire him. He is indeed a figure who can ensure the independence of New Line Cinema despite the erosion of Warner Pictures. This kind of courage is not something ordinary people have.

Then let me weigh your courage, how much it weighs!

"A fixed remuneration of US$2 million, plus 30.00% of the total box office dividend, and 50.00% of peripheral income." Zhang Nan gave the same decisive offer.

Hearing Zhang Nan's quotation, Ellen Toby, who was very courageous, was stunned, his mouth opened wide, and he forgot to close it.

This is so outrageous.

After a long time, when Ellen Toby recovered from the shock, the corner of his mouth twitched and said to Zhang Nan: "Zhang, New Line Pictures' family background is not as rich as Disney's. Your condition..."

I didn't finish the sentence, but the meaning was very clear. Your condition is too outrageous.

Zhang Nan curled his lips secretly when he heard this.

It seems that the courage of New Line Pictures is not so great. I just made an upward adjustment to adapt to the conditions Disney offered to [Pirates of the Caribbean].

But seeing Alan Toby's reaction, Zhang Nan also gave some explanations appropriately.

"Alan, as an old friend, you helped me a lot in the investment of [Doomsday Survival 1]. I remember the favor, but this cooperation between us is not only related to the two of us, It’s still a template for me to quote with other giants, and there are some places where I really can’t make concessions.”

With some words, Zhang Nan opened his mouth with favors and relationships in advance, blocking Alan Toby's subsequent opening, which can be said to be a pre-emptive strike.

Let Alan Toby's mouth open and close again.

After all, after putting aside the human relationship, this is indeed the case.

If Zhang Nan's cooperation in the "Lord of the Rings" series has regressed, will Warner's "Harry Potter" series regress?Will the Universal [Jurassic Park] series regress?
After thinking for a while, Alan Toby made up his mind.

"Zhang, I can accept the conditions, but you can't just mention the conditions, you have to talk about the method!" Alan Toby asked.

Zhang Nan didn't procrastinate when he heard the words, and directly gave the method, "The method is very simple. Put on the skin of the [Lord of the Rings] series, and open a related spin-off film with me as the protagonist. I have thought about the specific characters and stories. A How about the story of the kind Sauron, who finally grows up to become the demon king Sauron?"

"..."

Alan Toby was stunned when he heard this. He was speechless for a long time before he reacted and said: "Zhang, if your solution is to just continue to make a spin-off of [The Lord of the Rings], then why don't I just make another one?" Why don’t I have to spend such a huge price and expense to hire someone to act?”

"Of course it's because of my current status and my ability to guarantee that the [Lord of the Rings] series, the Devil King Sauron derivative film, will have a global box office of no less than one billion U.S. dollars after its release." Zhang Nan first joked, The second half of the sentence became serious.

After hearing Zhang Nan's answer, Alan Toby was taken aback for a moment, but quickly grasped the key point in Zhang Nan's words, and asked directly, "Zhang, what guarantee do you have?"

"This item can be written in the contract. If the box office fails to meet the standard by then, and how much is missing, I will personally contribute to make up the amount." Zhang Nan said confidently.

Alan Toby looked at the confident Zhang Nan, and began to think about it in his heart.

Although Zhang Nanti's salary is a bit scary.

But if the movie can really reach a global box office of one billion US dollars after it is shot.

So...it's actually not a small thing to do, and it's profitable.

Because even if it is based on the global box office of one billion US dollars, he can negotiate a [-]-[-] split with the theaters for a film of this size.

Then throw away Zhang Nan's fixed salary of [-] million U.S. dollars, and the box office dividend of [-] million U.S. dollars, and he can still make [-] million U.S. dollars in income.

Another [-] million US dollars in production fees were deducted, and a net profit of [-] million US dollars was made.

Although this number is not high, the bulk of the revenue from a series like this comes from copyright, peripherals, and the increase in the company's stock price.

Especially the increase in the company's stock price.

The most important thing is that he relied on the "Lord of the Rings" series these years to barely support New Line Pictures from being annexed by Warner Pictures. Once the "Lord of the Rings" series is over, it is estimated that it will be time to resist Warner The annexation of the film industry is very difficult.

but……

This condition is too ridiculous.

but--

If you don't accept this condition, judging by Zhang Nan's attitude, [-]% will not agree to cooperate, and the [Lord of the Rings] brand, if you don't make sequels and derivative films, it is really empty shelf, not very valuable, and still will continue to depreciate.

"I have to think about it for a while." Allen Toby still couldn't make up his mind for a while.

Zhang Nan also understood, but thinking of the time he promised Peter Jackson, he asked: "How long will it take? Allen, I won't stay in Hollywood for a long time. Many details of this cooperation need to be discussed in person by both parties." ,so--."

Being urged by Zhang Nan, Alan Toby thought that although Zhang Nan's condition was outrageous, it was not aimed at him alone. For example, Warner Pictures' [Harry Potter] series must be tried at that time. Engage in this kind of cooperation to prolong life.

It might even be wrong, after the success of the "Lord of the Rings" derivative film, Zhang Nan will continue to create an outrageous height based on this outrageous condition.

No, it's not that it can't be done well. According to Zhang Nan's temperament, he will definitely do it when the time comes.

So Alan Toby had already made a decision in his mind at this time, but he still wanted to think about it again, thought about it, gritted his teeth and said: "I will give you an answer after the premiere."

"That's fine, I'll wait for your answer, but you don't need to tell me the answer when the time comes, you just need to talk to Peter. I plan to continue handing over the spin-off of [Lord of the Rings] to Peter to direct."

After saying this, Zhang Nan walked away under Alan Toby's dazed gaze.

(End of this chapter)