Director of Photography Department of Huayu

Chapter 59 North American Copyright and Cooperation

Huayi, General Manager's Office.

Wang Zhonglei picked up the celadon teapot, poured a cup for Feng Xiaogang and Lu Xun, and said with a smile:

"Director Lu, have you seen the news? Your Beijing Film Academy has produced another talented director?"

When Lu Xun heard this, his face froze and he pulled the corners of his mouth awkwardly.

"This is all made up by the media. There aren't that many geniuses out there."

Feng Xiaogang sneered, picked up the teacup and took a sip, his eyes full of disdain.

Another genius from an academic school?

He didn't believe it.

He hated those academic bastards the most. They kept giving him awards every day to suppress him. It was obvious that those bastards’ box office performance was not as good as his, but when they had a meal together, he couldn’t even sit at the same table with them.

Deceiving too much!

"Haha, Director Lu knows him?"

Wang Zhonglei ignored Feng Xiaogang's sourness and looked at Lu Xun with a smile.

He had long understood Feng Xiaogang's heart knot, but was quite interested in Wu Chen.

"It's been so long since I graduated, I'm not sure." Lu Xun laughed dryly. "By the way, Mr. Wang, shouldn't we increase the promotion of 'Kekexili'? The box office isn't very good."

"Puff!" Feng Xiaogang sneered.

"Ahem!" Wang Zhonglei glanced at Feng Xiaogang, signaling him to tone it down. He then turned to Lu Xun and smiled faintly, "Don't worry, Huayi will provide you with plenty of resources. The publicity department will take care of it."

Having said that, Wang Zhonglei had no intention of continuing to invest.

It is obvious that the cost-effectiveness of publicity and revenue does not match, and the box office is basically certain to suffer losses. Why should we continue to invest?

It's not like he has a bubble in his brain.

Just do it perfunctorily.

Could it be that Lu Xun could go down and check on the promotion in person?

However, compared to Feng Xiaogang's disdain, the Internet is much more lively.

Too many people desire to become famous at a young age. The deeds of geniuses are always so exciting, and this genius is not hyped by the mainland media, but by foreign media.

Discussions on this topic have spread across blogs, forums and BBSs.

"Brother Chen is going to be completely famous. Our school's BBS has completely exploded!" Xiang Zhuo shouted while browsing the BBS.

Chu Tianshu yawned. "What's the big deal? It's normal. I'm already immune to this kind of news. Now, only Brother Chen's impact on Hollywood can shock me."

"That's still a little too early. It seems that Senior Brother Zhang Yi can't get along over there!" Park Songri added.

At the same time, the professors in the photography department were walking with the wind in the afternoon.

"How is it? Did you have a dinner appointment with the professor from the directing department?" Xu Bin asked with a smile when he saw Li Wei come in.

"Don't even mention it. I invited them to dinner today, but they all turned it down as if they were afraid of me."

“Me too.”

Several people looked at each other and burst into laughter.

With Wu Chen around, at least the "performance" in the next few years is guaranteed.

Didn’t you see that the “Dark Side” project was fully incorporated into the photography department’s practical courses?

Tian Zhuangzhuang was very nervous, afraid of receiving a call or message from Mu Deyuan.

However, an entire afternoon passed without any movement from Mu Deyuan, which made Tian Zhuangzhuang start to overthink it and wonder:

This shouldn't be the case. This old guy usually loves to pretend, but why is he silent this time? Doesn't he have any ideas at all?
Not scientific.

In the office, Mu Deyuan stared at the report and smiled indifferently.

This is just the beginning. When the news from Hollywood comes out, won’t you be scared?
The news spread like wildfire throughout Kyoto Art College.

Xiangshan Film and Television City, the crew of "The Return of the Condor Heroes", the sunset dyed the earth red.

Liu Yifei wore a white costume, her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque, and her every move was ethereal and moving.

"Okay, cut, passed! There are still night scenes tonight, everyone take a break!" After Yu Min shouted, the crew relaxed.

"Have you heard? Beijing Film Academy has produced a genius, and foreign media are praising it wildly."

"Really? This isn't some domestic fabrication, they're the best at exaggerating."

"Really? There are screenshots in the report. 21 years old, sophomore, and the films he made are so popular with foreigners! Damn, how can he be so awesome?"

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Discussions arose one after another.

Liu Yifei passed by, her eyes lit up, and she quickly ran to the rest area. "Mom, where's my phone?" Liu Yifei bared her teeth, revealing a hint of playfulness.

"Here you go." Liu Xiaoli pulled it out of her pocket. "I don't know what Producer Zhang is thinking. We're moving to Jiuzhaigou at the end of October. You have to be prepared. The conditions there are much worse than here, and it's even colder."

"Don't worry, Mom. This little hardship is nothing." Liu Yifei smiled confidently and took the phone. She hesitated for a moment, her fair and delicate little hand gently rubbing her lips.

"What should I post?"

"I got it." Liu Yifei suddenly had an idea.

"Congratulations, you talented director."

After sending it, she looked up at the sky, with the corners of her mouth curved into crescents.

Wu Chen received the news and smiled happily.

From the tone, he could imagine Liu Yifei's expression when she sent this message. He replied but didn't wait for a reply.

It must have started working again.

Forget it, put your phone back.

The next morning, the fourth screening of "The Dark Side" was still packed.

At this time, Wu Chen and Jason Blum were in the negotiation room;

In addition to the two, there is also Peter Block from Lionsgate, who is responsible for acquiring the copyrights of suspense, thriller and horror films at major independent film festivals.

Peter Brock was looking impatient: "Jason, don't make trouble."

"Peter, I'm not making trouble. Wu and I have a new collaboration, and I am really optimistic about the home entertainment rights to The Dark Side."

Blum spread his hands and explained.

Peter Brock was speechless.

The other party has completely disgraced Hollywood.

When did Hollywood studios start buying the copyright for a low-budget movie separately?

Can't afford those tens or millions of dollars?
Then he ignored Brum and said to Wu Chen:

"Wu, your cooperation should not affect the sale of the copyright of The Dark Side.

Business is business, and I think you should consider selling us the US and Canadian rights."

What a joke! Although Lionsgate, which he represents, is not a major Hollywood studio, they are the leader in the field of thrillers and horror and independent production.

If you buy the copyright of a low-cost movie and then find that it is censored, you will be ridiculed. It is not a very expensive thing.

"Peter, don't be so unreasonable. I agreed with Wu first. You sell me the American home entertainment rights for 30 US dollars. Forget it, Wu, I'll add 5 US dollars." Blum was a little helpless.

"One million US dollars, I'll buy it in one package!" Peter Brock said directly. He originally planned to negotiate a deal for eighty or ninety percent, but Lionsgate could not accept a castrated copyright.

Moreover, if "The Dark Side" is properly operated in North America, it will definitely create profits, especially in terms of theater copyright and home entertainment copyright.

"Fuck, Peter, you are raising the price maliciously!" Blum said indignantly.

"?"

Didn't you raise the price first?
Why should the wicked complain first?
Peter Brock was too lazy to pay attention and waited quietly for Wu Chen's reply.

"Forget it, Wu, just sell it to them."

Seeing this, Blum shrugged and sat down, choosing to give up, then pointed at Peter Brock and said, "Peter, you owe me a favor."

“?” Peter Brock was stunned, and then responded with a “Fuck”.

The two quickly signed the contract, and the winnings were still increased by 50%.

The only place where copyrights are sold at the highest price is the United States, because it is the world's largest market. After selling the copyrights in the United States, the remaining ones are just scraps.

But after Peter Brock signed, he still refused to leave.

"Peter, what are you doing?"

"I want to hear about your cooperation." Peter Brock deliberately disgusted Blum, then stood up and shook hands with Wu Chen.

"Wu, we at Lionsgate are very optimistic about you. If there is an opportunity, you can work with us."

After that, he turned around and left.

"Fuck!" Blum muttered.

There were only two people left in the negotiation room. Wu Chen took out the script of "Buried Alive" and asked him to take a look.

After a long while, Blum let out a breath:

"Wu, I can't find any fault with your script. We should discuss the investment and allocation of the project."

(End of this chapter)