How China Entertainment was developed

Chapter 325: Discussing the [Jurassic Park] restart plan in detail with Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures.

In the conference room, Zhang Nanduan sat on one side, a group of executives from Universal Pictures sat on the other side, and Spielberg sat in the middle.

Zhang Nan, who was sitting on one side, was quite speechless.

Because he had just gotten off the plane, he was invited by Universal to discuss specific matters regarding the reboot of the [Jurassic Park] series.

Of course, Zhang Nan also understands Universal Pictures' eagerness.

After all, the two parties have already agreed on the general terms of the [Jurassic Park] cooperation, and Universal Pictures has made huge concessions to Zhang Nan in terms of various conditions.

Universal, which has made huge profit concessions, naturally wants to know earlier what method Zhang Nan plans to use to restart [Jurassic Park].

"Zhang, Universal Pictures agreed to a fixed remuneration of 2.2 million U.S. dollars, a 30.00% and 40.00% share of the total box office, and a [-]% and [-]% share of the peripheral income. but--"

Universal Pictures President Tosh Kramer, who was sitting on the other side, said in a questioning tone: "After you took all the benefits, you turned around and ran to China for a few months, leaving us here for a few months. Months, this is a bit unreasonable!"

Regarding Universal Pictures’ question, Zhang Nan retorted truthfully:
"First of all, I want to make it clear that I have not taken advantage of Universal Pictures. We are in a cooperative relationship. The terms of the cooperation were signed after discussion between each other. There is no saying that anyone takes advantage of whom, and the contract is only The preliminary negotiations have been completed, but there is no formal contract, and no legal effects have been produced. So far, I have not received a dime from Universal Pictures for this project."

When the executives at Universal Pictures heard this, their noses were almost crooked with anger.

The terms of cooperation were indeed signed after discussion between each other, but was that a discussion?
You, Zhang Nan, have caught the importance of [Jurassic Park] to Universal Pictures. That’s a crazy offer. We can’t refuse it at all.

In this case, although the contract is not officially signed, is it any different from a formal signing?
Seeing that the executives of Universal Pictures were a little agitated by his words, Zhang Nan softened his tone and spoke again:

"Secondly, the reason why I returned to China immediately after negotiating the preliminary conditions is because of your consideration.

[Pirates of the Caribbean] was a hit at the box office after its release, and Universal Pictures has also seen the impact it has had.

The major film and television companies are asking crazy prices for me. If I don’t leave for a while and let these film and television companies calm down, how can I help Universal Pictures plan the reboot of [Jurassic Park]?

Believe it or not, if I were on the cusp of the storm, I would continue to discuss the reboot of [Jurassic Park] with you.

As far as your leaky project department at Universal Pictures is concerned, the whole world will know about this.

Then--

Whether we can negotiate specific cooperation remains to be seen. "

After hearing Zhang Nan's answer, the restlessness of the executives at Universal Pictures was stopped.

It seems to be the case.

Because just think of the momentum of [Pirates of the Caribbean], coupled with the situation of [Lord of the Rings - Legend of Sauron], and if they add their Universal [Jurassic Park] series.

Zhang Nan's enthusiasm is a bit too intense.

Universal Pictures is not the only company in Hollywood that has outdated top series IPs waiting to be remade, there are other companies too!
Even those top series IPs that have not expired do not need to be remade but can be made into spin-offs to extend the life of the series. This is what many film and television companies expect!

If under those circumstances, the reboot of "Jurassic Park" adds another fire, maybe other Hollywood giants will be unable to help but compete with them. Maybe in the end, the cooperation between them and Zhang Nan will be... It can't be achieved.only……

When such kind words came out of Zhang Nan's mouth, the executives of Universal Pictures felt that something was wrong no matter what they were thinking.

Then, before these Universal Pictures executives could think about the source of this abnormality, Zhang Nan interrupted again:

"This is the plan I have been preparing for the [Jurassic Park] reboot over the past few months."

Zhang Nan asked Old Luke to take out a stack of printed and glue-bound documents from his bag, put them on the table in the conference room, and patted them.

Such an action by Zhang Nan made many executives of Universal Pictures unconsciously turn their attention to the document.

After all, Universal Pictures tolerated so many benefits to Zhang Nan just to successfully restart Jurassic Park, their favorite series.

And the current plan to restart this series is right in front of them, and they can't help but be tempted.

Universal Pictures President Tosh Kramer resisted the urge to grab the plan from Zhang Nan, put on a skilled and kind smile, and said slowly:

"Zhang, since the plan has been prepared, I wonder if you can let us take a look and let us understand it. After all, the specific shooting plan still needs us at Universal Pictures to operate it. We at Universal Pictures will know the details earlier. If the situation arises, we can prepare earlier!”

"Of course there is no problem, but this plan involves some important aspects of the restart of [Jurassic Park]. If you have read these contents, you will know that our current contract has not been signed yet. What will you do if you take my idea and go it alone without me?" Zhang Nan said weakly.

Universal Pictures President Tosh Kramer thought for a moment and muttered: "We at Universal Pictures will never do such a tasteless thing, and both of us can sign a specific contract now."

"It's okay to sign the contract now, but after the plan was drawn up and I watched it again, I felt it was perfect."

Zhang Nan boasted about his plan, and then said: "So the conditions we initially discussed remain unchanged, and I will add another one, that is, if this [Jurassic Park] reboot project, After the global box office reaches one billion US dollars, for every additional US$1000 million, I will receive an additional US$[-] million in salary."

After hearing what Zhang Nan said, the Universal Pictures executives who had felt something was wrong before now finally came to their senses.

Universal Pictures President Tosh Kramer was the first to stand up and speak out, "Zhang, we have negotiated the terms before, and I won't let you change your mind at the last minute."

"Am I changing my mind temporarily?"

Hearing this, Zhang Nan pretended to be confused and glanced at Spielberg, who was sitting in the middle of the side, and asked.

When Spielberg saw this, his old face twitched and he remained silent.

Universal President Tosh Kramer, who had become excited, regained his composure after being interrupted by Zhang Nan.

Because he suddenly discovered that the condition Zhang Nan just mentioned was actually based on being quite optimistic about the box office of the reboot of "Jurassic Park".

And it's not just generally optimistic, it's optimistic about the box office exceeding one billion US dollars.

"I have to look at the plan to determine whether I can agree to this condition." Tosh Kramer said quietly.

Zhang Nan shook his head and refused, but took a half step back and said: "The most I can do is let Steven take a look at this plan."

(End of this chapter)