Hollywood Drawing

Wayne looked at Townsend Rothman shouting in surprise. The other person seemed to be frightened by the price he offered, but he noticed that the other person's eyes had not changed, full of calmness and reason.

This can only mean one thing, that is, there is no such thing as a simple person who can be an executive of such a giant.

"Mr. Rothman, I don't think you need me to analyze the revenue that "Happy Death Day" may create, right? I'm not an idiot outside the industry. We all know that as long as a movie is a hit in North America, it will have good box office overseas, and 20th Century Fox has a complete overseas distribution network."

"Director Greenberg, everything you mentioned must be based on Fox's overseas distribution department. Without these, you will not be able to distribute overseas at all. Your asking price is too high." Townsend retorted. It seems that Townsend is speaking very objectively, but in fact it is all a means to lower prices.

He always kept that sentence in mind, only those who buy the goods will be dissatisfied with the goods. If the other party is touched by the price, it is absolutely impossible to continue the negotiation with him.

Wayne kept staring at the other person's eyes, trying to see some changes in Townsend's eyes. "Mr. Rothman, not to mention overseas income, the sequel rights to this film are worth the price. We all understand that with the current audience base, as long as the sequel is not terrible, the box office will definitely explode. My asking price Definitely not high.”

Townsend Rothman was also thinking, and finally understood that this kid was not easy to fool. His job dictated that he could only stand on Fox's side and try his best to lower the price.

There has always been a saying in North America that business is business and business is just business.

"Let's get it straight, Wayne, US$12 million to purchase the overseas distribution rights and subsequent copyrights of "Happy Death Day" in a package. This price is not low. Compared to your investment in the film, this is already a sky-high price."

"Yes, compared to my investment, this price is not low, but this price does not represent the value of Happy Holidays. Mr. Rothman, there is more than just 20th Century Fox in Hollywood. I believe someone will bid for it. I Just came to Fox because you guys released it.”

It is absolutely impossible for Wayne to sell the copyright at a low price. In his plan, such opportunities will rarely occur again in the future, and he does not plan to make independent films in the future.

Looking into the other person's eyes, his pupils shrank obviously, and he knew that he was talking about Fox's weakness. Fox has bought out all the North American rights, but subsequent adaptation and overseas distribution rights are very important to Fox.

Just like Wayne said, as long as he releases the news, there will definitely be a lot of people buying the copyright in his hands, and at least five giants will definitely be willing to buy it. The relationship between these giants in Hollywood is both harmonious and competitive. While making money, it would be even better if they could disgust each other.

"Eighteen million dollars, Wayne! This is Fox's bottom line. Don't forget who helped you distribute the film. Without Fox, your film is worthless." While the two were thinking, a white man came in through the door. , speaking directly to Wayne.

Seeing him coming in, everyone was stunned for a moment. Wayne glanced at him and looked directly at Townsend Roseman. "Mr. Rothman, aren't you in charge of the negotiations?"

"This is Tim Fisher from the film and television production department of Twentieth Century Fox. Yes, I will be in charge of the negotiation. Wait a moment." Townsend explained, then looked at Tim and said:

"I'm in charge of this matter, Tim. If you want to intervene and need to reconvene the meeting, you have to explain the situation to Jeff."

Tim obviously had no self-consciousness about being a troublemaker. He said with a relaxed expression: "Well, I just made a suggestion to tell this young director why he succeeded. OK, you continue!" After that, he opened the door and walked out. .

No one expected this accident to happen, not even Townsend. Wayne looked at all this. He was not angry at all. His temper was nothing compared to tens of millions of dollars.

"Is this a big company? Mr. Rothman? I hope the strife between factions in your company will not affect us. Well, what that gentleman said makes sense. Since Fox released this film first, I can give in. $28 million, pack and take everything.”

Townsend sat back to the opposite side and said with an ugly face: "He will not affect this negotiation. Wayne, your asking price is too high. I need your sincere offer. Now I don't want to play with you anymore and ask for high prices. Money trick, name a price we can mutually accept.”

Wayne knew that the other party was much more anxious than he was. Now the film is about to be released in North America, and the box office will soon reach 70 million US dollars. Fox needs to take advantage of the popularity and release the film overseas as soon as possible.

"Okay, Townsend, the price is $25 million! This is the final offer! If Fox buys it, I want Fox to pay off the funds within half a month and transfer the money to Greenberg Studio's account. I can't afford to wait. You get the funds back.”

This is Wayne's inner price. If it were less, he would really find someone else. Paying off the purchase funds is a prerequisite, because the profit recovery cycle of a movie is too long, generally taking at least a year.

He can't wait that long. For a young director like him, the longer it takes, the worse it will be for him. Who can say for sure what will happen in the future.

"Wayne, I need time to think about it, give me half an hour, you wait here for me." Seeing him bite the last price, Townsend read from his expression that if Fox didn't agree, Wayne You will definitely find someone else when you go out.

Wayne was not in a hurry and chatted with Jimmy easily after agreeing. About half an hour later, Townsend Rothman returned to the conference room with Terry.

"Okay, kid, you won, 25 million U.S. dollars, to buy the overseas distribution rights and subsequent copyrights of "Happy Death Day" in your hands. The funds to buy out the copyrights will be remitted to Greenberg in no more than half a month at the latest. on the studio account.”

Seeing Townsend come in with a relaxed expression, he knew it was done.

"I can sign the contract at any time, Mr. Rothman." Wayne stood up, smiled and extended his hand to the other party.

"You can sign it right away, as long as your agent is here." Townsend also smiled and held his hand.

Jimmy looked at the two people with some surprise. Just a moment ago, they were at war with each other, and their attitude of refusing to give in was suddenly like a pair of old friends.

Sure enough, business is business, and business is just business!

Things went smoothly, and Wayne signed his name on the contract under the witness of his lawyer and agent.

It wasn't until he went out and got into the car that he waved vigorously. This was the first big money he had made by relying on his own abilities. He understood that it would be difficult to knock Fox off so easily in the future.

Sitting in the pickup truck, Jimmy looked at Wayne with complicated eyes. No one could have imagined that more than half a year ago, this kid still had a script and needed help to build a simple crew. More than half a year later, he would actually make money from this film. Tens of millions.

Watching him start the car, Jimmy asked him curiously: "After making such a large amount of money, what are you going to do? Don't tell me that you want to invest in your own film."

"No, you are wrong, Jimmy. I will never invest in independent production of my own film again. This time it was just a fluke. You have seen how many difficulties there were in the process." He drove the car and chatted with Jimmy in a cheerful tone.

"Okay, lucky boy, you have easily made a fortune that ordinary people can't make in a lifetime." Jimmy said helplessly. Today's negotiation was also very exciting to him, even more than when he bought out the film. .

Tens of millions of dollars is a lot of money at any time. Even thirty years after Wayne arrived, this was a huge amount of money that could change the fate of many people.

"Jimmy, do you think it's time for me to consider changing my house?"

"Investing in real estate is a good choice. Putting money in the bank will only depreciate." Jimmy gave him serious advice.

"Okay, help me contact a real estate agent. The main target is Beverly. Also, I need an assistant to help me keep an eye on it."

Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles, USA. It is known as "the most exclusive residential area in the world" and is known as the representative and symbol of wealth and fame.

Located on the refreshing Pacific coast and at the foot of Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills is a world-famous dream destination for the world's richest people. As the most famous city-within-a-city in Los Angeles, it has the world's most upscale commercial streets and numerous mansions of Hollywood movie stars. It is also a city in the world. A holy place in the film industry.

Beverly Hills attracts countless tourists from all over the world every year, curiously exploring its streets and alleys. The world's top fashion brands are gathered here, and each store is splendid. The finely carved marble, brass doors, and arched fountains make this street suddenly more impressive. Now it is the most expensive shopping mall in the world.

Almost all people living in this place are Hollywood film and television workers, so every inch of land is very valuable. He still remembered that Naomi's dream was to buy a house in Beverly Hills, but he didn't expect that he wanted to move in before her.

"Assistant, what are your requirements, Wayne." Jimmy took out his notebook and carefully recorded Wayne's requirements, lamenting that sometimes agents are really little different from nannies.

"It doesn't matter your gender, age, or race. It's best to have some understanding of this circle." He thought for a while and added: "I don't want to mess with people, even highly educated people in the circle. I don't like their self-righteous group. "

"Hey! Hey! Wayne! I'm warning you, forget it if you say something to me in private, never! Never say it out loud, understand? This will bring you big trouble, big trouble that will affect your career. ." When Jimmy heard her words, he threw away his notebook and raised his head to look at the other party seriously.

"Of course, I understand. I'm just expressing my opinion to you, as long as you understand." Of course Wayne understood that he would never say such words in front of a third person. Even if Jimmy got out of his car, he would never admit to saying such a thing to the other person.