Entertainment upstart

Chapter 601 "The Expendables 3" Negotiation

Oh, I remember, that matter, is it reliable? We'd better wait until your audition is over and my work is done.I haven't discussed the matter of "The Expendables 3" here, and I may participate in the filming of this movie in the future. "

Zhou Xia knew that he couldn't be perfunctory, so he had to divert this matter with other topics.

"You'll know if it's reliable or not. After all, we're all abroad. Even if you don't go to register, don't you even have time to travel with me to relax?"

The young lady said without giving up, looking forward to watching Zhou Xia.

Seeing that Liu Yufei was so determined, Zhou Xia could only say, "There must be time for this, and I'll arrange it after your audition is over, okay?"

"Hehe, that's pretty much the same. Since you don't want to rest, play with me." Liu Yufei was very satisfied with Zhou Xia's answer, and pulled him to prepare for another play.

"Okay, okay, who told me to owe you!" Zhou Xia had no choice but to get up and prepare to play against her, after all, the young lady is going to audition in a few days.

In the next few days, Liu Yufei was preparing for the audition, and Zhou Xia made an appointment with Stallone.

Unlike the last filming of "The Expendables 2", this time because Zhou Xia is in Hollywood, Stallone specially invited Zhou Xia to meet him at his mansion in Los Angeles.

The matter of "The Expendables 3" has been delayed for a long time, and it cannot be delayed any longer. Zhou Xia has already participated in this movie, so it can't be said that the pick is just the pick, and it has to be from the beginning to the end.

And after participating in the last movie, Zhou Xia's popularity in overseas, Europe and the United States has obviously increased. He met fans when he was in Paris, and after coming to Los Angeles, he often met people who recognized him.

It can be seen that this movie is worth continuing to participate in, after all, it is cooperating with internationally famous action superstars.

However, he has very high requirements for his role in the third part, which is why the negotiations have been dragging on.

In the last film, his role was Stallone's captain's assistant, so no matter whether he will make a sequel or not, he must have the intention to take over, that is, to elevate the status of his role, enhance his role, and give him more to show. lens.

As for the domestic release issue, some benefits can be given up appropriately.

........................

Outside Stallone's mansion, Zhou Xia got off the car and saw Stallone waiting for him with his wife and three daughters.

Zhou Xia talked to the assistant and the bodyguard, then got out of the car and went up to meet him.

"Zhou, long time no see!" Stallone was very enthusiastic, and immediately gave Zhou Xia a warm American hug.

After it was over, Zhou Xia briefly hugged his family members again.

The last time he filmed "The Expendables 2" and when the movie was released, he knew this family before, and hugging is also a normal etiquette.

"Wow, Sophia, Sistine, Scarlett, long time no see, you three are getting more and more beautiful."

Zhou Xia greeted Stallone's three daughters politely, and gently hugged them one by one.

"Thank you, Zhou. It's nice to see you again." The oldest Sophia, who just turned 18, said politely to Zhou Xia. The two were quite familiar with each other.

The other two girls were younger and had the least contact with Zhou Xia, but they also looked at him with interest. After all, they were the first ones to be treated equally at home by his father at such a young age.

"Please inside, don't talk outside." Stallone reminded, and then led Zhou Xia inside.

In the living room, after the host and the guest were seated separately, a servant served tea. It is a typical Chinese way of hospitality, and it is obvious that the other party is well prepared.

"Thank you very much, thank you." Zhou Xia took the tea politely, and chatted with Stallone's family about coming to the United States.

After Stallone's wife Jennifer left with her three daughters, Zhou Xia and Stallone started a formal conversation, and their assistants also came and prepared to make a memo.

"Zhou, I had a great time working with you last time. Now the preparations for "The Expendables 3" are almost ready. As for the cooperation, we really can't agree to some of the conditions your company put forward before, and I hope you can make some concessions." .”

What Stallone said was very straightforward. Xia Hua bought the rights to the last film and released it in the mainland. The box office was higher than that in North America, and he made a lot of money.

As a producer, he, as well as producers such as Lionsgate, earn relatively little. This time, he doesn't want to buy the copyright any more, but Zhou Xia and Xia Hua have been unwilling to make concessions in this regard. Invite Zhou Xia here, intending to make the last effort.

If the other party does not make concessions, then this cooperation will have to be terminated. In the face of interests, there is no way to do this.

"Mr. Stallone, to be honest, if it is released in our country, we Xia Hua can agree, according to the normal account sharing model introduced by Hollywood, you can share 25% of the box office, but the current script must be revised. Fang more sincerity."

Zhou Xia was also outspoken, since he came this time, he decided to be open and honest.

"In terms of the script, do you have any other detailed requirements for this?" Stallone looked at Zhou Xia in doubt. Although Zhou Xia's position in Hollywood can only be ranked second-tier, he is very concerned about "The Expendables 3" overseas, especially in Asia. The release is very important.

Furthermore, they also need to rely on Xiahua Film and Television's distribution capabilities in the mainland. After all, half of the box office of the last movie came from the mainland market.

"I don't know if you have any follow-up filming plans for the next film, but I hope that in this film, I can have more roles and more shots showing my personal skills, especially in the global version. , I hope to get matching respect!"

Zhou Xia said very seriously that at present, his box office appeal in the mainland is beyond doubt, but in Hollywood he is just a younger brother.

If he was negotiating with other partners, he would not have so many demands, but with the producer of "The Expendables", he has the confidence.

After all, this movie is counting on the overseas box office to make a profit. Otherwise, it can only rely on the European and American markets, even if there are other peripherals and various copyrights, it can at most protect its capital.

Then what is the meaning of this to the producer? After a lot of work, it was in vain in the end. No investor would want to see such a result.

"Zhou, you are joking. At present, Hollywood is already talking about you as the next Jet Li and Jackie Chan. We respect you very much. We can agree to the modification of the script, but in the global screening version, we really cannot agree to your conditions. , you also know the participating actors, everyone is very important, if you have too many roles, you will inevitably squeeze other people's roles."

Stallone sincerely explained that he is not an excuse, as a producer, he must consider the interests of everyone.

As for the respect for Zhou Xia, it's not just talk, he invites him to come to his home for reception, which is already a very high etiquette. In addition, in terms of remuneration and other treatment, they also plan to upgrade from the second-tier treatment in the previous film to the first-tier treatment. To provide Zhou Xia with a car, and a salary of 1000 million US dollars.

After all, it is a group play movie, everyone has limited roles, and the shooting time is relatively short. Even he himself is not paid much, but as a producer, he has global accounts and other income. 2000.

"If there is really no room for negotiation, it would be a pity, Mr. Stallone. I think our cooperation has to come to an end regrettably."

Although Zhou Xia's tone was very polite, the meaning in his words was very firm. His goal must be achieved, otherwise it would be meaningless to participate in "The Expendables 3".

(End of this chapter)