Hollywood Starts with Animation

meeting room.

"Hi, Zuke, my friend, we meet again." A middle-aged man gave Zuke a warm hug.

"Jordan, I'm glad to see you again."

The man sitting in front of Zucker was none other than Jordan Develman, the representative of Paramount's distribution department, who had previously collaborated on the overseas distribution of "Lola Run".

Jordan looked at Zucker and smiled: "Zuck, I want to congratulate you, you did a good job in London and earned 20 million pounds from ITV!"

"It's so-so, but it can't compare to the profitability of your movie." Zu Ke pointed out.

It's not referring to "Lola Run".

Dog Day's Paramount only paid $2 million in overseas copyright fees and received $100 million at the box office.

Jordan smiled awkwardly. Obviously he didn't expect Zucker to bring up the old story again. He said at the moment, "Zuck, as far as I know, the US copyright of "The Talent Show" is still in your hands."

"Yes."

Zucker nodded, there was nothing to hide.

Hearing the words, Jordan said on the spot: "Then you can consider selling the North American copyright of "Got Talent" to Viacom Group, the parent company of Paramount, after all, we have the third largest TV network in North America. "

sell to you?

Zucker nodded and said, "Yes, for the sake of our friendship, as long as you can give us $70 million, I will definitely sell it."

$70 million?

Jordan almost spit out a mouthful of old blood on the spot!

Obviously, Zucker is opening his mouth in the lion.

Jordan teased: "Zuck, don't joke, we're talking about business."

"Hahaha~ Okay Jordan, let's talk about the overseas copyright of "Hard Candy". You must know that the copyright purchase of "The Talent Show" is not something you can decide." Zu Ke laughed.

Jordan was embarrassed again.

That's right, a copyright acquisition of tens of millions of dollars is not something that Jordan, a small distribution manager, can decide. The reason why he spoke was nothing more than to test Zucker. Even the embarrassment he showed was a lot of disguise.

All his mother is an old river and lake, whose face is still immature?

Go cheating!

"I don't plan to sell the North American copyright of "Talent Show" right now. After all, after the British version of "Talent Show" is broadcast, it will definitely be able to sell a high price for the North American copyright." Zu Ke's heart moved. .

Well, far more than £20 million!

The box office performance of "Hard Candy" in North America is a bit worse than that of "Lola Run", so don't expect high overseas copyright fees.

But.

As soon as Zucker thought of the overseas box office of "Lola Run" of 100 million US dollars, he was unwilling for a while, and of course he had to sell it for a little more money.

"Jordan, you bloody vampire!"

"1,000,000?"

"You only want 1 million to win my "Hard Candy", don't even think about it, I'll tell you to dream!"

......

Negotiations between companies are all about interests.

As for friendship?

Oh, think about it more.

In the overseas market of "Lola Run", Paramount did take advantage of Wald Pictures, but don't expect them to remember this friendship.

For example, the "Hard Candy" we are talking about now, will the big companies remember the last film?

Obviously not!

They have their own independent and characteristic working principles, and they will never be treated specially because of personal feelings and personal relationships.

At this point, so does Zucker.

In the end, the first negotiation over the overseas copyright of "Fruit Hard Candy" failed.

"Victor, besides Paramount, are there any other big companies interested in our overseas copyright?"

After Paramount's Jordan left,

Zucker asked Victor directly.

"some."

Victor said: "At present, regarding the overseas copyright of "Hard Candy", contact our major companies, in addition to Paramount, and Time Warner Group."

Warner? !

That's a big company!

Well, Time Warner is stronger than Paramount.

Its parent company, Times Group, is even more prosperous. Especially the "Times Weekly", a subsidiary of the group, is also a resounding existence. At present, Warner Group seems to have the momentum to keep pace with Disney and compete for the master of the martial arts alliance.

Zhu Ke was stunned for a moment, then reacted and said: "It seems that the overseas performance of "Lola Run" did not make us any money, but it also made our company famous."

Victor smiled, the meaning was self-evident.

........

Meanwhile, in an office of Time Warner Studios, two people were discussing Hard Candy.

Richard Kidman, male, 45 years old, serves as the head of the overseas distribution department of Warner Films, and he is also a powerful figure in Warners.

"Ryder, I just learned that Wald Pictures and Paramount have negotiated "Hard Candy", you will follow up soon, as long as it does not exceed 2 million US dollars, be sure to win the overseas distribution for me ." Richard Kidman said solemnly.

"Okay, I'll go check it out right away."

The young man in front of Richard Kidman was his right-hand man Reid.

It didn't take long for Reid to return to Richard Kidman's office again, and immediately said: "Boss, I asked, the overseas copyright of "Hard Candy" is still at Wald Pictures, but I Want to confirm again, are we going to shoot?"

Obviously, Reid is not optimistic about the overseas performance of "Hard Candy".

Richard Kidman nodded and said: "Ryder, I know your concerns, and I also believe in your professional vision. Yes, only for the film "Fruit Hard Candy", it is a niche genre 's movie, which cashed in overseas, is totally not worth our $2 million bid, but you have to take the long view."

"Oh?" Reid wondered.

Looking at the young assistant in front of him, Richard Kidman was not bored either.

Instead, he explained patiently: "Although Wald Pictures is a new company, look at their "Lola Run", and "Teletubbies", which was a hit after it was broadcast in the UK. Looking at the copyright of the "Got Talent Show" that has been making a lot of noise a few days ago, do you think Wald Pictures is still a small film company?"

"Lola Run" with 100 million overseas box office;

"Teletubbies", which broke the ratings of the British Children's Channel when it started broadcasting;

The "Got Talent Show" with a copyright of 20 million pounds;

When young Reid thought of this, he was instantly shocked.

"I understand!"

"Thank you boss, let me understand that Wald Pictures is no longer a Hollywood film company, it is totally worth us to win over!"

Reid was immediately eloquent.

Hearing this, Richard Kidman said with relief: "You are right to think so, anyway, it's just a million-dollar thing, if it succeeds, you can harvest a potential film company, why not do it? "

Now, that is, Zhu Ke is not here, otherwise he will be dumbfounded.

They're all fucking old foxes!

However, Zucker is also happy to hook up with a few more big companies.

Under the heavy investment of Zucker, Wald Pictures has broken away from the status of Hollywood's last-tier film company and became a third-tier film company; but it is still very weak and needs to grow under the wings of big companies.

As for whether it will be attacked or embezzled by big companies, Zu Ke is not worried at all.

"Three years, give me another three years, and I will have enough capital to operate. Even if I turn my face with a big company, I will not be powerless to fight back." Zu Ke thought to himself.

........

the next day.

Zucker, who got up early in the morning, drove to the shooting site of "Juno" after washing up.

That's right, the film "Juno" has started.

And it has been filming for half a month, but due to the busy work, the producer Zhu Ke has not been there. Now that I'm free, of course I'm going to take a look.

After all, this is Juno!

The global box office of more than 200 million US dollars is completely worthy of Zucker's attention!

As the boss and the producer, Zu Ke has a personal share of 3% of the North American box office net profit of "Juno". It is normal to pay more attention to the filming of the movie. People in the province gossip.

"Hi Richard, you've worked hard these days."

After Zucker arrived on the set, of course, he found film director Richard Linklater for the first time.

If nothing else, the title of the best director at the Berlin Film Festival deserves at least some respect from Zucker.

As soon as Richard saw Zucker, he immediately laughed and scolded: "Mr. Wald, you are the producer of "Juno", but the film has been filmed for half a month, and you can still remember that you are the producer , that's really rare."

"Hahaha, sorry, sorry, I'm not busy."

Who is Zucker?

With thick skin, how could it be embarrassing, but instead asked: "Richard, are you guys going to shoot now?"

"Well, the male and female protagonists are putting on makeup, and we'll start shooting in a while," Richard said.

Zucker nodded, but didn't say anything at the moment.

Not long after, the male and female protagonists came out of the dressing room, and the film was ready to start shooting.

"Huh? The two of them seem familiar."

Seeing the actors of the male and female protagonists, Zu Ke was immediately taken aback. These two Zucker really knew in their last life.

Jessica Chastain;

Ryan Reynolds.

Juno, the heroine of the movie Juno, played by Jessica Chastain.

She is not a well-known actress who has the title of "Model Worker" in the future and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Now she is just a fledgling. After all, she was only 19 years old.

The actor who plays the male protagonist, Zu Ke is even more familiar.

Isn't it Ryan Reynolds who played "Deadpool" in the movie "Deadpool"!

The movies starring him, not to mention the big hit "Green Lantern", just the movies "Buried Alive", "Underworld Police Station", "Ace Bodyguard" and other movies are enough to make him famous.

Of course, he also has an enviable identity.

- Black Widow Scarlett Johansson's ex-husband!

After all, the famous Durant tried unsuccessfully to drink Black Widow's bath water, and Ryan Reynolds was reluctant to drink the damn bath water.