Entertainment tycoon since 83

“That depends on your definition of happiness.”

Huang Ze smiled, "But I think he should be happy."

After all, he met an opponent who never gave in to children when playing chess. Instead of treating him like a child, he gave in to them from time to time and taught him how to make each move.

"Hahaha!"

"Huang, let's talk about this cartoon of your company. Do you want to buy it out or get a share of the profits?"

“I think profit sharing is a good choice for everyone.”

Since they have no successful precedent in animated films, and Warner does not have much ability to distribute animated films, there is no need to even think about the buyout price, it must be a number that will make people cry.

It's better to share the profits. If the price is high, everyone will be happy. If the price is low, neither party will complain. It all depends on ability.

"Let's not argue about it. Let's just go with the profit-sharing method we used before and treat it as Warner's attempt at an animated film, how about that?" Since it was a profit-sharing method, the president of Warner didn't even need to discuss with others whether to distribute the film.

It is entirely possible to start the film on a small scale, and if things don't go right, just cancel it. Warner can control the cost to a very low level. It may be a bit of an exaggeration to say that there is no risk, but it is definitely very small.

Since the risk is controllable, it might be a good idea to just agree to it and consider it as giving Huang Ze face.

"Sure!" Huang Ze nodded, "But I have requirements for the number of venues where it can be opened."

"Then Huang, you may not be very familiar with the release rules of animated films in the United States."

"Because these movies are mostly watched by children, or by families with their children, they focus on long-term screenings, which last much longer than live-action movies."

"For example, last year's The Lion King ran for 27 weeks, more than half a year."

“But, if I remember correctly, The Lion King had 2,500 theaters opening simultaneously.”

"But that's The Lion King." The president of Warner Bros. remained calm. "Everyone thinks The Lion King became popular after it was released. In fact, it was popular before it was released. There was a four-minute short film. After that short film came out, everyone realized that this movie would have a good box office. We just didn't expect it to be that high."

"I don't ask for much, just 1,500."

"One hundred."

"Too low." Huang Ze shook his head. "Warner, can you be more straightforward? How many times have we cooperated? I don't want to have business negotiations like others, which take at least several days."

"Five hundred, this is my bottom line. If you disagree and think there is a great possibility of losing money, then I will try other distribution companies." Huang Ze directly set a bottom line for Warner to prevent the other party from taking this film lightly.

After all, even good wine needs to be hidden in a bush!
If he really lets the film be screened in several theaters and something goes wrong by accident, he will cry his heart out.

"Deal, just five hundred!" Warner's president stretched out his hand.

"Deal, when is the release scheduled?"

"We need some time to promote it, maybe during the summer."

"Okay!" Huang Ze had no problem hearing that it was not November or December.

If they really collided and competed head-on with the first 3D animated film, its own "Lilo & Stitch" might be doomed to failure.

Can't beat it, really can't beat it.

……

After finalizing the deal for "Lilo & Stitch", Huang Ze stayed in Los Angeles for a few more days to finalize the matter, and then went to take a look at the crew of "The Ring".

For the heroine this time, Huang Ze asked Zhang Jianya to use Uma Thurman.

Huang Ze needs her to show her strong-looking face more often to accumulate a certain amount of fame.

By then, Xinghai will be able to make that kung fu movie with an overwhelming amount of ketchup.

Speaking of which, Huang Ze felt depressed. It turned out that Quentin didn't lose contact in the Netherlands. Instead, he took out a film he wrote in his early years called "From Dusk Till Dawn", gave it to director Rodriguez, and acted in it himself.

The highlight is playing.

"Have fun. When you've had enough fun, come back and make money for me."

How many years can a Quentin without Pulp Fiction last? He doesn't have the capital. "Huang, you're here."

Uma Thurman was very excited to see Huang Ze.

He just felt that Huang Ze was his benefactor.

She was fed with movies one after another, and although they were all horror movies, for her who had always played supporting roles a few years ago, she really had nothing to dislike about them.

And she is well aware that the potential of this "The Ring" may be greater than that of "Final Destination 2".

However, the more this happened, the more guilty she felt.

I have never communicated with a director and film tycoon who treated me like this.

It seems like he is a bit ignorant.

He immediately shook Huang Ze's hand and said, "I don't know how to thank you. Can I invite you to have a meal with me?"

"of course can."

"Thank you."

That night, Huang Ze had dinner with Uma Thurman. After dinner, he went to the room where he lived to take a look at the layout and did not leave until the next day.

The next day, Huang Ze, on a whim, went to buy a few sets of Bruce Lee's training suit, which was all yellow with black stripes, and handed it to the other party the next night.

"Put it on and take a look."

"Bruce Lee?" Uma Thurman recognized the origin of the training suit at a glance.

"you know?"

"I've seen a lot of kung fu movies." Uma Thurman blinked.

"Try it on. If it fits you, you can be the heroine in the Kung Fu movie that my company will make in the next two years."

"really?"

"Thank you."

Uma Thurman felt motivated to wear training clothes, so she took off her outer clothes and changed into Bruce Lee's training clothes.

"Yes, Not Bad!"

Huang Ze clapped his hands, "Have you seen his movies? Can you imitate a few moves from his movies?"

"Ah, hit!"

Uma Thurman did a few moves in a very professional manner.

I have to say that the actors' physical conditions are mostly pretty good, especially when they are performing the moves, they look pretty good.

After finishing filming "The Ring", I practiced for a few months and it was no problem to start filming "Kill Bill".

Huang Ze patted the sofa beside him with satisfaction, "Come here."

Uma Thurman sat down, but saw Huang Ze took out a pair of scissors from somewhere, and couldn't help but wonder, "Huang, what are you doing with the scissors?"

"Guess?" Huang Ze's mind was filled with a movie starring an actor named Taogu.

……

The next day.

It was already noon when Huang Ze finally got out of bed, had a meal, and boarded a plane to Chicago.

In this line of work, he had to watch over the preparations for "Chicago" and check that there were no omissions before filming began. (End of this chapter)