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Of course, Shengshi Film and Television and Warner Bros. talked about continuing to shoot the Harry Potter series.

Since the fourth Harry Potter film was finished in 2001, Warner Bros. and Shengshi Film and Television jointly announced that they would temporarily stop shooting the subsequent series, which lasted for three years.

During this period, Ashley Press had published all seven Harry Potter novels two years ago. The voices of fans around the world demanding to continue shooting Harry Potter were getting louder and louder, so Shengshi Film and Television decided to start the shooting plan.

In fact, in October last year, Wu Tianmin, who was in charge of the North American branch of Shengshi Film and Television, had contacted the senior management of Warner Bros. Business Company, and the other party also agreed to cooperate and continue to shoot the subsequent films.

But at this time, the senior management of Warner Bros. Pictures changed. The original company president Thomas resigned, and John, the vice president of Warner Bros. Games, became the president of the film company, and the cooperation between the two parties changed.

Mainly in terms of investment.

According to the contract for the first four films, except for the first film, in which Warner Bros. invested 70%, the two companies invested 50-50 in the next three films, and of course the economic profits were equally shared by both parties.

But as soon as John took office, he immediately overturned the contract that was about to be signed by both parties and demanded that Warner's investment be increased to 70%, or at least 60%.

The Shengshi Film and Television team represented by Wu Tianmin negotiated with Warner Bros. representatives several times, the latest of which was the day before Christmas, but the two sides still parted ways unhappily.

So, Song Tangtang made a decision: to come to the United States in person.

After hearing the news, Fang Minghua pondered for a moment before asking, "When will you come?"

"It will take at least 20 days to apply for a visa now," Song Tangtang replied.

"Okay, bring your son over too, and our whole family will celebrate the Spring Festival in San Francisco!" Fang Minghua smiled after hearing this.

"You didn't do this well, so how can I celebrate the New Year?" Song Tangtang said angrily on the other end of the phone.

"Look at what you said, if things are not done, then we won't celebrate the New Year! Besides, my wife will come forward and all problems can be solved. John will definitely agree!" Fang Minghua joked.

"Pfft. Who do you think I am?"

"I am Fang Minghua's wife."

The two of them joked for a while before Fang Minghua hung up the phone.

Song Tangtang was coming to the United States, and Fang Minghua went downstairs to tell Li Li about it. Li Li was also very happy to hear it: "I haven't seen my cousin for several years. I miss her a lot. She came to San Francisco to celebrate the New Year. It's really great!"

Liu Xiaoli next to her smacked her lips secretly.

Li Li is so naive.

If Song Tangtang came to San Francisco, it would be equivalent to taking away half of Fang Minghua. A woman has been alone in an empty room abroad for so long. She finally has her beloved man to accompany her, but another woman comes.

But Li Li really looks very happy and she is not pretending.

The relationship between the two sisters is really unusual.

Of course, she would not say these words, but only said that she was very happy to meet President Song.

She also knew about the negotiations between Shengshi Film and Warner Bros. for the filming of the fifth Harry Potter film.

Thinking that Song Tangtang was going to come to the United States in person to negotiate with Warner Bros., she couldn't help but feel a little worried: "Minghua, do you think Warner Bros. will eventually agree to our conditions?"

Fang Minghua glanced at her and didn't answer directly, but said lightly: "What are you worried about? Whether they agree or not, Harry Potter will definitely be filmed! Sissi will continue to be the leading actress."

After hearing what Fang Minghua said, Liu Xiaoli didn't dare to say anything more.

In Xijing, Song Tangtang began to apply for a visa to go abroad. After Fang Minghua finished writing the script, he continued his leisurely life.

However, Song Tangtang had to seriously consider the matter of negotiating with Warner Bros.

Today, Li Li went to class, and the two daughters also went to school. Fang Minghua strolled alone in the manor.

The weather was good, and the long-lost sunshine appeared. Fang Minghua stood by the lake and looked at the clear water. He was in a daze at this time. Suddenly, the phone in his pocket rang. He took it out and saw that it was Wu Tianmin calling, so he picked it up.

The two exchanged a few pleasantries, and then heard Wu Tianmin on the other end of the phone say: "Minghua, President Song will come to the United States soon. I think you knew it a long time ago."

"Yes, she told me just after New Year's Day. What's wrong?"

"Hey, this matter should be blamed on me for not handling it well, and even let President Song come to the United States in person." Wu Tianmin's tone was a little self-blame.

"It's nothing. If we can reach an agreement, we will cooperate. If we can't reach an agreement, forget it. We don't have to hang on the big tree of Warner Bros." Fang Minghua joked: "Besides, my wife is coming to the United States, and our family happens to be here for the New Year. You are creating an opportunity for us to reunite."

Wu Tianmin also laughed after hearing this.

"By the way, Minghua, what you meant just now is that if we can't reach an agreement with Warner Bros., we will look for other Hollywood film companies?"

"I have this idea. We must be prepared for everything."

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"Mr. Song and I also talked about this on the phone. Mr. Song and I still hope to continue filming with Warner Bros. After all, the cooperation between the two companies in the previous few films was quite pleasant. But you are right. Just in case, I plan to contact the senior executives of other Hollywood companies in my personal name privately to find out their ideas."

"That's fine. Letting the news out will also put pressure on Warner Bros., so that we can take the initiative during the negotiations."

"Okay. I'm familiar with Pierre, the vice president of 20th Century Fox Film Company. I'll have afternoon tea with him first and ask him about it."

"Okay." Fang Minghua agreed.

Three days later, Wu Tianmin called Fang Minghua: "Minghua, I asked Pierre to have afternoon tea yesterday afternoon. When I mentioned this, Pierre was very interested in it. He also asked me if it was my personal opinion or the company's opinion. I answered vaguely."

Fang Minghua smiled slightly. "Harry Potter" is a popular IP, and many film companies are jealous.

"Don't rush to express your opinion. Talk to him slowly. You can also contact the senior executives of other film companies." Fang Minghua said.

"OK!"

In his heart, Fang Minghua still wanted to cooperate with Warner Bros. because they were familiar with each other.

The Spring Festival in 2004 came early, and January 21 was New Year's Eve.

On the morning of New Year's Eve, Song Tangtang and his son Fang Le finally rushed to San Francisco from China, and Fang Minghua went to meet them in person.

New Year's Eve is not a legal holiday in the United States, and people still have to go to school and work, so Fang Minghua drove there alone. Not long after arriving at the terminal, he saw Song Tangtang wearing a tweed coat and sunglasses, followed by his son Fang Le wearing a down jacket.

Oh, it's only been a few months since we last met, and his son seems to have grown taller, catching up with himself!

Fang Minghua went up to greet him with a smile, first touching his son's head, then taking the suitcase from his wife's hand. Song Tangtang immediately took Fang Minghua's arm, and the two walked out of the hall together, with his son Fang Le dragging his suitcase behind them.

"Minghua, I have contacted Johnson of Warner Bros. and are ready to negotiate in Los Angeles on January 24," said Song Tangtang.