Huayu: Starting from intercepting Duan Yu

Chapter 111: See Harvey again, negotiate! (Subscribe!)
"Hi, Xu, my friend, we meet again!"

After arriving in Los Angeles, Xu Yi saw the fat man Harvey as soon as he walked out of the airport.

And this time, Harvey's attitude was obviously much more enthusiastic than before.

Harvey has just left Miramax and founded his own Weinstein Company, and it is time for him to prove himself.

But the most important thing is that I learned that Xu Yi is going to shoot the "Iron Man" movie next.

We are also preparing to invest at least 1.5 million US dollars.

After that, he sent people to collect Xu Yi's information again.

He discovered that Xu Yi was even more popular in China than he had imagined!

It can even be said that he is the most popular star and director in China today!
Even Jackiechan and JetLi are not as popular as him in China!
"Yes, Mr. Harvey, nice to meet you again, thank you for your help!"

Xu Yi also hugged him warmly.

Yan Xinchen beside him smiled and nodded to Harvey.

The Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film is given to both the director and the film.

In addition, the leading actors in the movie "Love" are all older.

So this time when attending the Oscars, Xu Yi only brought Yan Xinchen with him.

"No, no, no, I didn't contribute this time. Your movie itself is good enough!"

Harvey immediately shook his head.

As a film that won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, it is normal for "Love" to be nominated for an Oscar.

What's more, it was only nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.

For other countries, it is possible to receive this award.

Even just a nomination.

It is also a great honor.

But for Americans, this award means nothing.

At least the portion sizes were definitely not that big.

So Harvey really didn't do anything.

Then, under Harvey's guidance, the three of them got into the extended Lincoln behind Harvey.

Many American celebrities like this kind of stretched luxury car.

Because the back row is spacious enough and there is a baffle separating the middle.

Whether you are chatting or doing other things you like, it is very convenient!
"Xu, you came to the United States so early, is it to win the award?"

As the extended Lincoln slowly started up, Harvey picked up a bottle of champagne from the wine rack and poured a glass for himself and Xu Yiyan Chen respectively.

Then asked directly.

There is still more than half a month left before the Oscars ceremony.

If Xu Yi didn't want to win the award, there would be no need for him to come to the United States so early.

"Indeed, I wonder if Mr. Harvey could continue to provide assistance?"

Xu Yi did not deny it.

There is no need to go through any twists and turns when dealing with these foreigners.

Because most of the time they have a clear price tag.

Of course, I don’t know whether it is fair and honest.

Or to be more precise, it depends on whether you have the ability to make them abide by the agreement.

"Of course!"

Harvey immediately said proudly.

He has been able to stand firm in Hollywood for so many years as an independent producer.

Even the big Hollywood film companies have to give him some face.

It all depends on connections and relationships.

Especially the relationship with those old guys in the Film Association!
Many of those old guys are also Oscar judges!

So whether it’s film ratings or Oscar public relations, he’s very good at it!
Besides, all Xu Yi wanted was the Best Foreign Language Film.

Many Americans and film companies don't care about this award at all.

Plus, the movie "Love" itself is a very good movie.

So it was not difficult for him to help Xu Yi win this award!
But the prerequisite is that Xu Yi can pay the corresponding price!
After all, those old guys are not so easy to talk to!
They will never do anything that has no benefit!
And his own work cannot be in vain!
"how much is it?"

Xu Yi shook the wine glass in his hand and asked.

"500 million Midao, this award is definitely yours!"

Harvey replied.

So Xu Yi laughed immediately.

This really makes him feel like a sucker!
And let alone 500 million MiKen, he wouldn't even give 1 MiKen!

Because giving it will leave a handle!

Although this little bit of evidence doesn't mean much to him, it is still a "stain" after all!
“Mr. Harvey, I will not pay this time, but you should show me your sincerity!”

Xu Yi shook his head.

"Does last time's sincerity not count?"

Harvey was surprised.

He wanted to cooperate with Xu Yi before, and Xu Yi had already asked him to express his sincerity once.

In other words, Xu Yi asked him to help obtain the superhero copyright.

As a result, his sincerity last time was not enough, and now Xu Yi wants him to show his sincerity again.

"What do you say?"

Xu Yi asked back.

It’s just the copyright of Iron Man, and he bought it with his own money.

Can this be considered sincerity?

"All right!"

Harvey spread his hands and agreed with Xu Yi's statement.

Although he knew that what Xu Yi wanted from the beginning was the copyright of Iron Man.

But even without him, Xu Yi would still be able to obtain the copyright.

Because New Line has long wanted to sell this copyright.

"Are you really planning to hire me as the producer of the Iron Man movie? And are you planning to invest 1.5 million dollars?"

Harvey asked again.

"Mr. Harvey, if I didn't want to make Iron Man, why would I spend $60 to buy a copyright that was about to expire?"

"And during this time, I believe Mr. Harvey should have re-investigated my situation."

"Also, the producer's salary will be calculated based on 5% of the cost. What do you think?" Xu Yi chuckled.

According to Hollywood regulations, the producer's salary is generally 7% of the shooting cost.

But the higher the cost of the film, the lower this ratio will be.

If the filming cost exceeds 1 million US dollars, the producer's salary is generally only 2% to 5%.

The total investment reached 1.5 million US dollars, and the filming cost was exactly around 1 million US dollars.

So Xu Yi directly gave him 5%, which was the highest standard.

"What about the box office share?"

Harvey knew that 5% of the producer's salary was not low.

So I didn’t care.

At the same time, through the analysis of previously obtained information, Xu Yi is not only a very popular star, but his personal assets can reach about 5000 million US dollars.

With such a large population in China, there must be a lot of rich people.

So he fully believed that Xu Yi had the ability to attract 1.5 million US dollars in investment.

Besides, isn’t he still here?

As long as Xu Yi can attract most of the investment, he can handle the rest!
But big-name producers like him, in addition to receiving a fixed salary, usually also receive a certain percentage of box office revenue as a reward.

"20%, 20% together with the issuer."

Xu Yi said.

After a movie is shot, if you want it to be released, there must be a distribution company willing to distribute it.

Hollywood distribution companies generally take a commission of 17% to 26%.

But if he were to talk to the distribution company himself, he would be willing to pay a 26% distribution fee.

I guess there is no publishing company willing to publish it for him.

Unless he is willing to sell the film's copyright directly to the distribution company.

Or even if it is released for him, it will definitely kill him in the end!
This is also why when making movies in Hollywood, you have to cooperate with those film companies.

Because most film companies are distribution companies themselves.

If you don't cooperate with them, they will have enough profits.

Why should they issue it for you!
At the same time, he did this to avoid Harvey and the distribution company from defrauding him of his money.

Anyway, the total share is 20%, no matter how you divide it, it will not affect his share.

"25%!"

Harvey said immediately.

If he talks to the distribution company, he can probably reduce the distribution costs to 17% to 19%.

In this way, the total profit share is 20%, and he can get 1% to 3% himself.

For most big-name producers, the profit sharing ratio is roughly the same.

But he is no ordinary producer.

Xu Yi is also a "new" director who just arrived in Hollywood.

Without him, even if Xu Yi's movie was made, it would definitely be severely ripped off by those distribution companies!

Therefore, a share ratio of 1% to 3% cannot satisfy his appetite at all!

"20%, and I have to cover all the publicity and copy costs!"

Xu Yi shook his head.

The distribution company is also responsible for publicity, but the expenses are borne by him as the producer.

And now they are all film copies.

The cost of a film copy is about $1500 to $2000.

If the film is shown in thousands of cinemas at the same time, thousands of film copies will have to be made.

This part of the cost will cost several million dollars.

"24%, these costs should have been borne by you!"

Harvey also shook his head, but still lowered it by one point.

"20%, no more. Superhero movies are inherently risky!"

Xu Yi refused to give in at all.

You have to know that according to the box office of "Iron Man", one point of share is several million US dollars.

Of course he couldn't give in so easily!

"23%. I still need to talk to the distribution company!"

"20%, otherwise I might as well just go and work with those film companies!"

"That 22%? I guarantee this year's Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film is definitely yours!"

"21%!"

"Okay, deal!"

Seeing that Xu Yi was unwilling to give in, Harvey finally agreed.

The main reason is that he doesn't think Xu Yi's "Iron Man" can really be successful.

So if Xu Yi is pushed into a corner, he will be unwilling to cooperate with him.

That way you won't get any share of the box office revenue.

Even the producer's salary that he was sure to receive would not be received.

What's more, the total box office share is 21%. If the negotiation goes well, he can get up to 4%!

This is not a small amount!

As for Best Foreign Language Film…

When we do the public relations for other awards, we can just do the public relations for this as well.

That is, putting the cost on others.

He doesn't have to pay a penny!

Then the two of them laughed and raised their glasses.

The tension that had been building during the previous negotiations had completely disappeared.

Seeing them like this, Yan Xinchen also raised his glass.

At the same time, he looked at Xu Yi with admiration!

Although she didn't understand what Xu Yi and the foreigner were talking about.

But she knew that this foreigner was a very powerful figure in Hollywood.

It can also be seen that they were negotiating about something before.

Now it's apparently been agreed.

And it seems that Xu Yi has the upper hand!
(End of this chapter)