Movie Master

The meeting ended quickly, and both Barbara and Wilson left one after another. Before leaving, Anthony held Lance's right hand and said meaningfully, You know, you are a very interesting little guy, but you It doesn't look like it at all. The subtext seems to be saying that people can't be judged by appearances, and Lance's appearance is too deceiving.

After watching Anthony and others leave, Lance sat down with Paul and Michael again, and exchanged some ideas on the adjustment of the script's framework. About an hour later, Lance was also ready to leave. Michael had a slight smile on his face, Although I have expected that there will be many variables in cooperating with you, but now it seems that I still underestimated, and the rumors about you in the circle are not accurate.

This tinge of ridicule made Lance laugh too.

Michael's meaning is very simple, because Lance's plan has deviated too much from Sony's expectations, they have to go back and have an in-depth discussion before they can give Lance an answer, but if nothing else, Sony Pictures will promote this time with Chaos Cooperation in the film industry. In fact, the words Anthony said before saying goodbye just now also revealed this meaning.

Neither Barbara nor Michael made a verbal commitment, and even though the words were positive, they still needed to go back and discuss further. This is quite normal. Even if they nodded and agreed to cooperate on the spot, there is still a long way to go before the black and white is confirmed. The cooperation between companies like Chaos Pictures and Sony Pictures will inevitably involve the division of interests Therefore, even if the cooperation intention is determined, the next interest negotiation is the core issue - if the interest distribution is not negotiated, it is not surprising that the cooperation talks collapse.

However, Lance is confident that this cooperation can be carried out as planned, especially after today's negotiations, Sony Pictures will make the right judgment and choice, and Barbara and others are bound to promote the progress of the entire project.

Back on Green Ridge Avenue, Lance's tight shoulders relaxed a little bit. On the surface, he had already made up his mind, but he clearly knew that the significance of this cooperation was not just the 007 project, but more It is the cooperation between Chaos Pictures and Sony Pictures, which will become another boost for Chaos Pictures to take off.

At the beginning, Diorama Pictures had been seeking a long-term cooperation with Warner Bros., but because of Lance's destruction, it was not possible. But now, Chaos Pictures is about to cooperate with Sony Pictures, which is bound to become another important step for Sony Pictures after the acquisition of Columbia Pictures and MGM Pictures; what's more, the project itself It contains huge commercial value, and the future can be expected.

Ian is currently paving the way for the company's grand blueprint in New York, and Lance is not idle in Los Angeles. Chaos Films is growing step by step.

But Lance still can't relax completely. The next benefit distribution of the 007 project is very important. He has no intention of showing the enemy weak and winning his own interests. This is the foundation of the cooperation between Chaos Pictures and Sony Pictures Reason; In addition, the I Am Legend project must also be put on the table again, and the patience of Warner Bros. is approaching the limit.

...In the next period of time, this project will be handed over to you, and I will start writing the script framework of 'I am Legend'. Lance briefly explained the situation of today's interview, and then handed over the follow-up work to Xi Oh, and newcomer James Corden.

Theo is not surprised, Lance is bound to win this project, and unlike the Superman project and the DC universe, Lance's changes are all within an acceptable range, and the entire scale is also within control. Of course, the most important thing is that even after only half a year, the weight of Lance's words is changing. So it shouldn't be a surprise that Sony Pictures is willing to give the nod.

Do I need to bring Ian back? Theo grasped the core of the problem at once, involving the details of the distribution of benefits, and Ian was the expert. Even if Theo knew him better, he still had a legal background, not as professional as Ian.

Lance shook his head, You can be responsible. Have a meeting with Ian to discuss the bottom line, and then you take James out. Things have priorities, and things in New York must not be easily slack, James, we may be able to rely on Sony for distribution. To open up the international market, I need you to make an assessment to see how much money needs to be invested and whether it will exceed our current capacity.

Lance knew that the distribution department should not act too hastily, and the international market also needs to be gradual, but at least they need to have a charter to formulate future goals.

Lance's words could be clearly heard in his ears, but surging emotions kept surging in his chest. James felt that his thoughts seemed to be unable to keep up with Lance's footsteps. He knew that Chaos Pictures was seeking to cooperate with Sony Pictures, but he didn't expect things to go so smoothly—smooth far beyond imagination.

All of this is a bit unreal. Is Chaos Pictures really about to cooperate with Sony Pictures? Is Chaos Films really about to dominate the production of the next three 007 works? Is Lance really about to recreate a new 007 series as an executive producer? The distribution department of Chaos Pictures is about to join forces with Sony Pictures to complete the release of the next three works? They can even rely on Sony Pictures to open up the international distribution market?

All of this is too beautiful, like a beautiful dream.

This not only means that Chaos Films will enter a stage of rapid development in the next five years. On the one hand, it will maintain its competitiveness in independent films, and on the other hand, it will start to really get involved in the operation of commercial films. It means that Chaos Films has officially established a firm foothold among Hollywood's second-tier film companies and won a place in the highly competitive Hollywood.

You know, Chaos Films has only released four works so far-Hard Fruit Candy has not yet been released.

Such a feat is a height that many independent film companies can only dream of, but most cannot achieve. It took only five years for DreamWorks to develop into a first-tier Hollywood film company, and once won the title of Big Eight in Hollywood. However, DreamWorks was jointly created by the three giants. The connections behind him are also the top among the top; however, Chaos Films almost started from scratch and relied entirely on Lance to support it. Shock.

James feels that things are moving a little too fast. Not long ago he was the CEO of Newmarket Pictures and had to do his best to distribute an independent film, but now he is about to be a guest of Sony Pictures. All negotiations Can be done with ease. In a blink of an eye, he also has the potential to be on the Hollywood power list, such a change is indeed difficult to digest immediately.

James? Lance noticed that James was a little dazed, so he couldn't help shouting again.

Cough. James finally came back to his senses, but had to cough twice to ease his embarrassment, Yes, I see, I will make an assessment next.

This time we will try our best to get 50% of the dividend, so in terms of distribution, we need you to negotiate with Sony in depth. What Lance said was 50%, but in fact it deducted the income from the movie theaters. After the 40% box office dividend, the remaining 60% is half of the dividend. In other words, Chaos Pictures will strive to share their profits with Sony Pictures, with 30% each.

The 007 project is quite special. Chaos Pictures and Sony Pictures will jointly produce it. The former is responsible for filming, the latter is responsible for financing, and the copyright is in the hands of Sony. If that's the case, then it's not impossible for both parties to share the profits 50-50. Most of the time, because Sony Pictures is a big company and Chaos Pictures is a small company, part of the profits will be squeezed, resulting in an imbalance in the ratio. A 50-50 split is a reasonable figure.

However, Sony Pictures is one of the best distributors in the world, and the distribution department of Chaos Pictures has just been established, which also means that the distribution will be handed over to Sony. This also means that Sony Pictures will take 10% to 15% of distribution dividends. In other words, according to common sense, Chaos Films should receive 15% to 20% of the total box office dividends.

Now, Lance wants to fight for 30% of the total box office dividend. It seems unbelievable, but considering that Lance, as the executive producer, plays a decisive role in the success or failure of the film, and may even surpass Barbara and others, his own dividend will be 100% Hovering between five and ten percent, so, it's not out of the question. But there is no doubt that this is bound to be a tough battle.

No problem. James has recovered his composure at this time, full of energy all over his body, Then what about the 'I Am Legend' project?

I don't need to worry about this for the time being. Lance waved his hand, Let's talk about it after I write out the outline of the script.

I Am Legend is quite special. Lance is considering whether to give up a small part of his interests to focus on the creation of the work, paving the way for the potential of the future DC universe; or to operate in the same way as the 007 project. But as Lance said, before the script comes out, any consideration is a castle in the air.

James nodded bluntly, Does the circle need to release news? Or release official news?

The cooperation between Chaos Pictures and Sony Pictures, if the news is released, will inevitably cause a seismic chain effect, which will not only enhance the company's brand effect, but also help the rapid establishment of the distribution department and the absorption of more talents. of. Propagating this aspect is also one of James' job functions.

Sony will release the news, and we will follow behind to add fuel to the flames. Lance's idea is very simple. The news of the cooperation between the two parties is actually of no profound significance to ordinary people, and more is the influence on the circle, so it is completely There is no need for the media to follow suit.