Huayu: Starting from intercepting Duan Yu

Chapter 194 Negotiation: The old way is still the most effective
"So how does Ms. Cohen want to cooperate?"

Xu Yi asked.

If the conditions offered by Warner can satisfy him.

Then he wouldn't mind working with Warner.

At that time, he will definitely send a professional team to keep an eye on the financial situation of "Joker" throughout the process.

With Harvey around, Warner can also be prevented from doing anything rash.

Moreover, Warner's distribution capabilities are not comparable to Lionsgate's.

Most importantly, he will definitely ask for a share of the box office revenue, not a share of the profits!
This can't be faked!

At least you can't deliberately lower the price!

"We will pay you a suitable director's salary. If you insist on starring in the film yourself, we will pay your acting salary depending on the situation. Of course, the premise is that this project can be successfully approved!"

Polly Cohen replied.

"That's it..."

When Xu Yi heard that the project had not yet been approved, he immediately understood.

Or to be more precise, he had guessed it long ago.

The reason why Ms. Cohen took the initiative to find him today might be Warner's intention.

Or maybe it was her own idea.

But no matter who meant it, he has now purchased the copyright license for a single movie of the Joker.

Warner probably doesn't have a definite opinion yet.

That means we can still continue talking!
This is normal. Big companies like Warner are not that efficient!
"Ms. Cohen, what if I demand at least 20% of the box office revenue and copyright revenue in addition to the director's and actor's salaries?"

Xu Yi asked again.

Calculated based on the revenue of "Iron Man".

If the box office of "Joker" can also reach 10 billion US dollars.

Then 20% of the box office share is only million US dollars.

Slightly higher than the box office revenue of "Iron Man".

But all the copyright revenue from "Iron Man" belongs to him.

He only wants 20% of the copyright revenue of "Joker".

So if you really count it, he still didn't earn as much as Iron Man.

Fortunately, there are director and actor salaries that can make up for part of the cost.

But even so, his concessions were very big.

At least that's what he thinks!
"impossible!"

Polly Cohen exclaimed immediately!
20% box office share and 20% copyright share?

And this is in addition to the director's salary and the actors' salary?
How could Warner possibly agree to such conditions!
Not to mention Warner, no film company in the entire Hollywood would agree to this condition!
No director or star is worthy of this condition!

Even James Cameron and Spielberg are the same!
“What if I invest part of it myself?”

Xu Yi asked again.

"Of course you can, but I can only give you a 20% investment share at most, and you can only get a share of the profits, not a share of the box office!"

Polly Cohen said.

Even if "Joker" can be approved, it can only be a low-budget movie at best.

There is absolutely no way they would invest so much money in a movie starring Chinese people.

So being able to give Xu Yi a 20% investment share is already good.

Because at least for the remaining 80%, they can use various methods without having to invest much money.

This is also a common method used by Hollywood film companies.

For example, the total investment of a movie is 1 million US dollars.

Investors outside of Hollywood, and Hollywood film companies.

Each invested 5000 million US dollars, each holding a 50% share.

But the investor's 5000 million dollars is real.

However, these Hollywood film companies will not actually pay.

Or at most only a small part will be released.

The rest are various copyright fees, venue usage fees, staff salaries and film remuneration, etc.

We will also provide you with some tax refund policies, as well as some sponsorship and advertising.

Of the final investment of 5000 million US dollars, the actual expenditure of the film company was 1000 million US dollars, which is considered good!

Later, the filming cost was 5000 million US dollars, but it was increased to 1 million US dollars.

In this way, the film company has not only recovered its investment, but also made a profit.

When the stock is issued, investors will be asked to pay for publicity.

It is normal for a movie that costs 1 million US dollars to produce to spend 3000 million US dollars on publicity.

Investors and film companies each contribute half.

Once the investors’ money arrives, we will use it for publicity.

The film company still doesn't spend a penny.

But on paper, the film company also paid half of the publicity costs.

These are counted as investment, and the money will be distributed later!
After that, the movie will be released, no matter how much it does at the box office.

The distribution company under the film company will first collect a distribution fee of more than 20%.

Some even charge an issuance fee of more than 25%.

The remaining profits are divided equally.

But how much profit can be made, no one knows.

This is even if the movie is a big hit.

Otherwise the movie will lose money and there will be no profit at all!
The key is that these Hollywood film companies do this and you can't find any faults.

This is why even those guys on Wall Street are being ripped off by these Hollywood film companies!

Of course, those guys on Wall Street also use other people's money to invest in Hollywood.

So in the end, were they being cheated, or were they colluding with each other to cheat investors out of their money?

I do not know.

However, Xu Yi would definitely not accept Ms. Cohen's conditions.

Besides, Xu Yi didn’t really want to cooperate with Warner.

He was just asking casually.

If Warner insists on not granting him the copyright to the Joker, then he has no choice but to cooperate with Warner.

Or if the terms cannot be agreed upon, then just change the movie.

But now, of course, it's different.

"Harvey, please step out for a moment. I need to talk to Ms. Cohen alone."

Xu Yi suddenly said to Harvey.

"Okay, I'll wait outside the door."

Harvey nodded.

Waiting outside the door is to prevent anyone else from breaking in.

Seeing this, Polly Cohen was also confirmed again.

Between Xu Yi and Harvey, Xu Yi is indeed the priority.

It can even be said that Harvey was completely following Xu Yi's orders.

At the same time, her expression was very calm.

This is the Kodak Theater. There are so many stars outside.

Naturally, she didn't believe that Xu Yi would do anything to her.

What's more, Xu Yi is so young and handsome.

If Xu Yi really has feelings for her.

Or maybe he wanted to please her in this way.

Then she wouldn't mind trying out what it's like to be the most popular Chinese director in Hollywood recently!
"Ms. Cohen, you chose this room, didn't you?"

After Harvey left, Xu Yi suddenly asked again.

"Yes."

Polly Cohen nodded.

"So there won't be any recorders or cameras here?"

Xu Yi asked again.

But of course he knows whether these things exist or not.

"of course."

Polly Cohen nodded again.

Then Xu Yi also nodded slightly.

"I asked Harvey to contact DC before, and the price he offered was 500 million dollars."

"But now I've changed my mind. How about 1000 million Mi Dao?"

"I just want the copyright authorization for a movie. As for how much I need to pay DC in the end, it depends on Ms. Cohen!"

That’s right, Xu Yi used the old method again.

It is also the simplest and most practical method.

That means spending money!
Find the right person to spend money on!

A total of 1000 million meters.

No matter how much money this Ms. Cohen can help him get the Joker's authorization.

The rest is all hers.

And this Ms. Cohen took the initiative to contact him before Warner had even approved the project of "Joker".

He absolutely wouldn't believe that you didn't have any other ideas!

"Are you trying to bribe me?"

Polly Cohen's face changed immediately.

"You could think so."

Xu Yi smiled lightly.

Although he could definitely say that this was his sincerity.

But it is not necessary.

He paid the money, so he is Party A.

Party A must act like Party A.

If Party B doesn’t want to make this money, then forget it.

Then Ms. Cohen stared at Xu Yi for about ten seconds.

But suddenly he smiled.

Even the wrinkles on the face are much less.

"1000 million Mi Dao isn't enough!"

Polly Cohen said.

It was obvious that Xu Yi wanted to continue adding money.

"That's enough."

Xu Yi shook his head and refused to pay more.

"I can help you negotiate the price for 500 million Midao, but your previous offer was 500 million Midao, so I have to do something to help you!"

Polly Cohen explained.

500 million rice knives is already a lot.

As the vice president of Warner Bros., her annual salary is only a few hundred thousand dollars.

Even if there are other incomes, it will definitely not be as much as 500 million dollars a year.

Besides, Xu Yi just wanted to buy the film and television copyright authorization for the Joker character.

There was no way she would ask Xu Yi for too much money just for this matter.

But before she came to find Xu Yi, Xu Yi quoted DC a price of 500 million US dollars.

After she came to Xu Yi, Xu Yi still obtained the copyright authorization of the Joker for 500 million US dollars.

Then wouldn’t her trip be in vain?

It doesn't show her role at all!
"Then what do you mean?"

"I only want 500 million dollars, but you have to raise the price you offer DC a little bit. Let's say 650 million dollars. That's a total of 1150 million dollars, and you can get what you want!"

Polly Cohen thought for a moment.

In this way, she helped Warner earn an extra $150 million, which is not a small achievement.

"OK, no problem!"

This time Xu Yi did not refuse again.

I have to say that these foreigners are still very principled.

Not only do you have to make money for yourself, but you also have to make money for the company.

No wonder he could become the vice president of Warner Bros.!

Then Ms. Cohen handed Xu Yi a note with a bank account number on it.

It seems that they were indeed prepared in advance.

Xu Yi’s guess turned out to be correct.

"You can pay 200 million dollars first, and the rest will be paid after the deal is done."

Polly Cohen said.

And added: "Of course, I believe you would not want to have another enemy in Hollywood."

What this means is that after the deal is done, if Xu Yi doesn’t pay the balance.

Then just wait to be targeted by her and Warner!

"Don't worry, this little money is nothing to me!"

Xu Yi took the note, took a look at it, and put it away.

Needless to say, this account definitely does not belong to Ms. Cohen.

Maybe it's an anonymous account.

But that had nothing to do with him.

Polly Cohen nodded in agreement.

Before coming to find Xu Yi, she must have investigated Xu Yi.

I know that this guy is not only rich, but also very generous.

Most importantly, she believed that Xu Yi would not be that stupid.

For a mere 300 million dollars, you offend Warner!

You have to know that these 500 million meter swords were not taken by her alone!

(End of this chapter)