China Entertainment King of Science Fiction

Chapter 153 Admission Fee

Chen Jingxing shook his head: "Mr. Miller, the choice of the special effects company is not something I can decide by myself, nor can it be decided now. What we put forward before was just an intention."

In fact, the reason for this meeting with Universal was that DreamWorks first contacted Universal and wanted to let Legacy Special Effects Studio under Universal Pictures do the post-production visual effects for "Gravity". Of course, the reason why Chen Jingxing chose this special effects company

Naturally, it also has other intentions.

Although this special effects studio is not as famous as Industrial Light & Magic, Captain T, Weta Digital and other companies, it is also a first-class special effects company in Hollywood. It once produced special effects for three superhero movies for Warner, and was later acquired by Universal.

Jeff Miller didn't care about Chen Jingxing's statement. He said confidently: "Legacy is definitely your best choice. The projects to be produced by Industrial Light & Magic and Captain T are all scheduled for the year after next. You will never be able to step in."

Got in."

Chen Jingxing refused to give in: "These three special effects companies are not the only ones in Hollywood. We have contacted Digital Domain and Weta Digital in New Zealand, and there are also special effects companies in Europe. I believe that this big order of "Gravity" will definitely be no problem."

Buyer’s.”

Chen Jingxing feels that "Gravity" is his lucky star. Even before filming started, it has already become a bargaining chip for him to negotiate with others.

However, this large order, which is conservatively estimated to be worth 70 to 80 million US dollars, is indeed a substantial bargaining chip.

Jeff Miller stared into Chen Jingxing's eyes and asked: "So, what does DreamWorks want?"

"The 'passport' issued by North America." Chen Jingxing blurted out.

Jeff Miller picked up the water glass and took a sip: "It's a nice name, but Mr. Chen doesn't need to change the name after the acquisition. I happen to know that there is such a distribution company in Los Angeles, and the company's name is Firefly. I don't know what DreamWorks is like."

Not interested?"

"DreamWorks wants to establish a 'license' for a distribution network in North America..." Jeff Miller knocked on the table and showed a naughty smile: "It's very simple, you need to have a distribution company in North America, and this

The distribution company must be Hollywood's own."

As for why they did this, I think you may have guessed it. In recent years, more and more Japanese, Korean, and Chinese films have entered the North American market. They obviously don’t want the broken window effect to happen. You may also have

The ability to gradually establish a distribution network in North America through split distribution or even joint distribution is something that film companies with a large distribution business like Columbia and Lions Gate don’t want to see, but I don’t think they can stop it for long.”

"Firefly." symbolizes hope and light, which fits well with DreamWorks. It is also the name of a science fiction drama that Chen Jingxing loved very much in his previous life.

Jeff Miller spread his hands and said with a sense of injustice: "I am not such a greedy person. Among the shareholders of this Firefly company are Howard Koch, who is the CEO of AMC, and Elizabeth

Frank, she was..., and John D. Macdonald...Daniel Ellis..."

"Based on my understanding of this company, it's at least 8 million US dollars."

There must be at least one layer in the middle, establishing a distribution company in North America, relying on this company to slowly build a distribution network, and then DreamWorks' future works will directly authorize this distribution company to distribute in North America, and it will directly share the pie of the North American market.

He doesn't want to continue to sell off the copyright. The sky-high price of copyright that is envied by everyone in the domestic industry is a shame in his eyes.

Jeff Miller was silent for a moment: "I have to say that I am very sorry for this result. I think you have guessed it. This is what Columbia and Lionsgate mean. Universal does not want to offend them because of you, and the copyright fee is 25 million.

The risk was too high and we had to give up.

"Yes, you need to acquire a distribution company that is native to Hollywood. This is what the Japanese do. Just last month they acquired a Hollywood distribution company called Funimation Animation. I think you can learn from it."

Jeff Miller's answer confirmed Chen Jingxing's guess, and also revealed a very subtle attitude. It seems that the bargaining chip of "Gravity" still worked.

After naming a series of names, Jeff Miller looked at Chen Jingxing with a smile and asked, "Do you need me to introduce you?"

After DreamWorks obtained financing, what Chen Jingxing wanted to do most was to establish a distribution company in North America. It was absolutely impossible for DreamWorks, an overseas company, to directly establish a distribution network in the North American market. It would not even be qualified to pay tuition.

"I'm extremely happy. What do you want to call this company after DreamWorks acquires it?"

Split distribution, or even joint distribution, is a distribution model that already exists in Hollywood for foreign films to enter the North American market, and it is mature enough, so why can’t DreamWorks receive such treatment?”

"Actually, there is something that I am confused about." Chen Jingxing said doubtfully: "Regarding the North American copyright negotiation for "The Signal", if Universal agrees to the split distribution plan proposed by DreamWorks at the time, it will be Universal who will benefit from the hit release of "The Signal."

And you don’t have to take on $25 million in risk.

Chen Jingxing rolled his eyes inwardly. There was no technical content in what America did. He blinked: "I wonder how much it will cost to acquire this company?"

Chen Jingxing smiled and asked, "Then I wonder if Universal is willing to help?"

"One of our own?"

"Of course, that's exactly what I want."

Soon he introduced several executives from AMC and Emperor Entertainment, the two major theater giants in North America, in Chen Jingxing's "Sudden Enlightenment".

Chen Jingxing knew that Jeff Miller's words were equivalent to opening a door. As long as he agreed, the so-called "permit" would be obtained.

Chen Jingxing shouted in his heart that something was going on, and he bowed to the right temple gate, then pretended to be confused and asked: "Mr. Miller, I really don't know much about the distribution company here. I wonder if you have any suitable targets that you can recommend.

?”

"The price sounds a bit high." Chen Jingxing was a little surprised by Jeff Miller's appetite.

Although Chen Jingxing is a trend-setting new director, it is not impossible to meet with executives from the three major theater chains in person. There are more opportunities to meet in Hollywood, the vanity fair, but the meaning is completely different and the effect is naturally different.

This time is equivalent to really breaking into this circle. From now on, I can create an account in the Hollywood game and participate in it personally. Let’s not talk about whether it is good or bad. After all, even if Firefly is established, the establishment of the distribution network will not happen overnight.

thing, but at least you don’t have to sell off the copyright anymore.

Even if Firefly is unable to undertake the large-scale distribution of a movie on its own for the time being, it can still find other distribution companies in Hollywood to jointly distribute it.

It's just that the admission fee is a bit expensive. Chen Jingxing can feel from Jeff Miller's words that they seem to have done a lot in this business. At least the Japanese have worshiped the right temple before him.

(End of chapter)