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"That's it..."

After hearing what Martin said, Qin Dong frowned slightly.

The copyright was not obtained, which was not what Qin Dong expected.

[Dinosaur Park] is a series of three films. They were filmed in the mid-to-late 1990s. Even at that time, these three films were huge hits, and the production company Universal Pictures made a lot of money.

How can such a profitable series of movies be sold, let alone Universal, one of the six major Hollywood companies?

Even if it is a small film and television company, if it has such a copyright, even if it has no money to shoot, it will at most recruit other companies to jointly shoot, but the copyright will never be given away. At most, it will give up part of it. No one is a fool.

Qin Dong thought about it carefully. If he couldn't get the copyright, directing would be fine. He looked at Martin and asked:

"Martin, if we can't negotiate the copyright, how much share do you think you can get Universal to agree to if I direct?"

Martin looked at his client's face, thought for a while and said:

"Qin, if you are really interested in this series of movies, I will try to continue talking to Universal."

"But there's not much hope. If you want to direct..."

"Based on my relationship with Universal these days, I'm afraid they have box office requirements."

"If we can achieve the box office figures they expect, then I can negotiate for you 20 plus 10."

The so-called 20 plus 10 is the basic salary of 20 million US dollars, plus 10% of the box office profit, which may also be 10% of the box office profit.

Qin Dong squinted his eyes, the meaning of these words was obvious.

If you want to get a high salary, there are conditions. You must reach a certain box office before you can get it.

Just like the recently completed movie Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Qin Dong received 10% of the global box office share.

To get this share, the box office must reach 550 million, and the reputation must be better than the third "Mission: Impossible".

Only in this case can we get 10% of the global box office share, otherwise we will only have a fixed salary of US$5 million.

Thinking about the situation of the "Dinosaur Park" series, Qin Dong spoke after a long time:

"Martin, if you really can't get the copyright, then ask me to direct it."

"Forget the fixed remuneration of 20 million, just propose a share of the global box office without profit dividends. The higher the ratio, the better. As for the additional box office conditions, yes, I can agree to the box office of one billion U.S. dollars."

Martin's expression was as expected.

This client has always been such a confident, even arrogant person who never seemed to think about failure.

Just like taking over Tom's "Mission: Impossible", directly asking for a share of the global box office without asking for basic salary, knowing that there are conditions, but having to agree.

This is still the case for [Dinosaur Park].

With a box office of one billion US dollars, only two movies have achieved this box office this year.

"OK, I understand, Qin, I guessed that you would say this, and I know what to do."

...

After the car took Martin back to CAA headquarters, Qin Dong did not get out of the car, but went to Warner's filming base.

The six major Hollywood companies have their own filming bases.

The venue is simple, but it occupies a large area. This is a place designed for plots such as green screens.

Not all the scenes in the film are suitable for filming on location.

Warner Film and Television Base.

[The Hunger Games] cast.

Director Gary Ross stared closely at the camera, concentrating on it. This was his fourth film, so he couldn't help but take it seriously.

"Gary, the BOSS is here."

At this time, a staff member walked by and whispered in Gary Ross's ear.

"Um?"

Gary frowned, feeling unhappy being disturbed, and he never figured it out, BOSS?

"Who? Director Qin Dong? The boss of [Blackwater Longqi] Company?"

"Yes, Gary, already in."

Hearing this, Gary completely came back to his senses and immediately shouted:

"Click..."

"Take a short break."

After saying that, he stood up and walked out.

After walking a few steps, he saw a young man with a different skin color wearing sunglasses, followed by about a dozen bodyguards, walking over with great fanfare. Gary quickly trotted, and when he was far away, he smiled and stretched out his arms.

Show hands:

"Director Qin, hello, I am Gary, Gary Ross, the director of the movie [The Hunger Games]. You are welcome to inspect the crew."

Qin Dong looked at the director through his sunglasses. Although it was a company film, Qin Dong only chose Jennifer Lawrence as the heroine and the only protagonist.

As for the other actors, directors, and crew of "The Hunger Games", they were all packaged and handled by CAA, so Qin Dong didn't know the director.

I just saw his profile.

Gary Ross is a famous screenwriter who has been active in Hollywood in the 1980s. His scripts have been selected for the Academy Award for Best Screenplay many times, and there are still many scripts shortlisted for other film festivals.

But when it comes to directing movies and becoming a director, it is true that he directed and wrote his first movie in the late 1990s.

And until now in 2011, this man has only directed three movies. The current "Hunger Games" is the fourth movie directed by Gary Ross.

This Gary is a white man. Judging from his appearance, he is quite young. Looking back at the information I have read, this man was born in the 1950s, which makes him almost 60 years old. He is indeed quite young.

Qin Dong recalled the information and stretched out his hand to hold Gary's hand:

"Gary, I'm just here to take a look. Since CAA has chosen you to be the director, I don't think there's any doubt about your directing skills, so there's no need to worry."

Anyway, these actors have all signed four-part contracts with the director, so Qin Dong has to appease them, and it's just free words.

When Gary Ross heard this, his face showed joy, but he also said politely:

"I don't dare take it. My director's level is nothing compared to yours, Director Qin's."

Qin Dong smiled and shook his head:

"Oh, Gary, when you talk like this, it seems that the outside world views us Chinese people as being modest."

"If you are chosen to be the director of the [Hunger Games] series, then your level really doesn't need to be modest."

"Let's go and see some of the footage you shot."

That being said, since Qin Dong is here, he must take a look at the scenes that have been taken.

"Okay, Director Qin, please come this way."

Gary Ross quickly invited.

He is not only the producer of the movie, but also a great director. The box office of one movie is even worse than that of several of his movies. Gary has no temper about this.

"Hani, why are you here?"

When the actors and staff of the [Hunger Games] crew saw the director walking out in a hurry, they thought something had happened, and they immediately started talking.

But after a while, I saw the director walking in with a group of people. The young man in the lead was wearing sunglasses. The director Gary Ross actually took a step behind the young man. Behind the two of them were a dozen people in suits and ties.

, he looks like a bodyguard at first glance.

The crowd suddenly fell silent, and only Jennifer Lawrence's eyes lit up.

Even though Qin Dong was wearing sunglasses, she could tell at a glance. She quickly smiled and went to greet him. She shouted before he even reached him.

"..."

As soon as Hani's name came out, the actors and staff of the crew were stunned, and all kinds of guesses suddenly popped up in their minds.