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Columbia Pictures.

President's Office.

Jeff Blake is busy signing documents.

"Dangdang"

At this time there was a knock on the office door.

"Come in."

"bss."

A middle-aged man about forty years old walked in the door and called out respectfully.

"Oh, John, what's the matter?"

Jeff Black looked up and saw that the person coming was John Wood, the director of the distribution department of his company, and asked casually.

"Bss, there is a problem regarding the release of the movie 007 Skyfall in China."

John was a little hesitant, his face was a little ugly, and he was worried:

"China Film and Television issued a notice canceling the distribution contract for Skyfall."

Jeff lowered his head to sign the document and then suddenly raised his head:

"?"

"?"

John shook his head:

"There is no explanation above, it just says that the film's distribution has been cancelled."

"But I guess it may have something to do with Judi Dench's recent remarks."

Jeff Black frowned. He was very busy. Although he also paid attention to things in the circle, he was just watching the fun and didn't take it too seriously. At this time, he was thinking about it slightly.

Judi Dench is one of the supporting characters in 007 Skyfall, which was invested and distributed by Columbia.

And it is also an important supporting role. Not only in this one, but also in several 007 films released in the past ten years or so, Judy has appeared in the same role. It can be regarded as an important supporting role throughout this series of movies.

"Judy, Huaxia, is about China's talented director Qin. It seems that this Qin is very powerful in China."

He guessed the relationship as soon as he made contact. When he said this, Jeff felt a headache.

It's hard to do now.

"Bss, what should we do? Should we sue China Film Company? After all, they broke the contract. This contract has been signed for several months."

John suggested tentatively.

"Are you a pig brain?"

Jeff looked at John in disbelief and couldn't help but curse.

John was stunned and lowered his head.

Even so, Jeff didn't let him go and couldn't help but teach him a lesson:

"You haven't been the head of the distribution department for a long time, so you should be smart when speaking."

"Are there any liquidated damages in the issuance contracts we sign with other countries?"

"Even if we win the lawsuit, what will we get?"

"Even if people have to agree to show it and it can be distributed there, what do you think will be the consequences of making people angry?"

"On other people's territory, no matter how much the movie costs or how many superstars are in it, it is too common to make you earn millions at the box office when it is released."

"Originally, when our films are distributed in other countries, the share ratio is low. Could it be that it would be US$12 million, and our Columbia films will no longer be able to land in that country?"

"idiot."

As the president of Columbia, Jeff Black has a very bad temper.

Especially when I encountered this incident, I was already angry, but I didn't know that the person under my command had a naughty idea. He was so stupid as a pig, and I couldn't help but spray him.

"Bss, I was wrong, I didn't think clearly just now."

John Wood, the director of circulation, quickly apologized.

"Two things."

Jeff didn't care what John said. After thinking for a while, he gave instructions:

"The first thing is to ask that bitch Judy to immediately follow Qin's request and send an apology."

"Tell her that if she doesn't do it and it really affects the film, then our Columbia company will not only refuse to cooperate with her in the future, but will also sue her and ask her to compensate our company for the losses."

"The second thing is to contact Qin's agent, President Martin, and make an appointment with him. I'll treat him to dinner tonight and see when it's convenient."

John nodded, agreed, turned around and went out.

"Fake, you are such a son of a bitch, Judy. You have nothing to do to stand up for your father."

Seeing John leave, Jeff was still upset and couldn't help but cursed again.

That night, Four Seasons Restaurant.

This restaurant is very popular with Hollywood movie stars, and many people like to dine here.

"Jeff, why are you inviting me to dinner?"

Martin Bob came by appointment.

Looking at Columbia President Jeff Black who had already arrived, he asked casually.

"Martin, sit down first and talk while eating."

Jeff invited politely.

"Oh, Jeff, let's talk first, otherwise I'm afraid I won't feel at ease. My employer is my God about some things. I can't control my employer, and I have to listen to my employer."

Martin shook his head, with a smile on his face, and said something suggestive.

The president of Columbia invited him to dinner for no reason. Thinking of Qin Dong's previous instructions, Martin investigated Columbia's recent movies. Thinking of the hottest news recently, he naturally guessed Jeff Black's intention.

"Okay, Martin, I respect your opinion."

Jeff looked suspicious, looked at Martin thoughtfully, and then nodded slowly:

"It seems you have guessed it. Martin, I wonder if you can help persuade Xia Qin, where is this Chinese director?"

Martin understood Jeff's intention and shook his head:

"Jeff, I really want to help you. After all, we have known each other for many years, but this is unlikely."

"I might as well tell you directly that from the moment Judy openly made an allusion to Qin a few months ago, some things were doomed."

Jeff frowned slightly, but he didn't expect Martin to directly refuse on behalf of his customer:

"Martin, Judy is Judy. She has nothing to do with our Columbia company."

"You also know that 7 movie copyrights are not all ours."

"Our company cannot make all the decisions regarding the selection of actors."

Martin nodded in understanding.

It is indeed unfair to blame Columbia for this matter.

007 is the copyright created by the writer of Eagle Island. It was acquired by MGM in Hollywood decades ago. However, MGM did not acquire all the copyrights, but only most of them. The remaining small part of the copyrights are still in Eagle Island.

In the hands of island writers.

In the copyright transfer contract signed by this writer, there is a clear requirement that the starring role of 007 must be an Eagle Island actor, and it also retains the condition of choosing other actors.

So basically all the leading actors of Bond are actors from Eagle Island, and many of the supporting roles are also actors from Eagle Island.

And Judy happens to be an actor from Eagle Island and has a very good relationship with the film's creator family.

Later, MGM went bankrupt and the company went through many twists and turns before being acquired by Columbia seven years ago, so the 007 copyright was in the hands of Columbia.

"Jeff, as an old friend, I have to remind you that my employer is not only talented and can make money, but he also doesn't care about money. At this time, someone slapped him in the face and he was very unhappy, so you have to make him feel comfortable.

There is hope, but it’s hard to say whether the hope is great or not.”

Martin said this, paused and added:

"But if Columbia gives my employer enough face, even if this movie cannot be released, he will not get involved in your company's subsequent movies."

Jeff looked into the eyes of Martin, a man he had dealt with for many years, and the light in his eyes made him understand:

"Okay, Martin, I've given orders to let this bitch Judy publish an apology in the newspaper according to Qin's request."

"If she doesn't do it, our Colombian company will ban her and will not rule out suing her to compensate for losses."

Martin laughed when he heard this.

Three people have a grudge against Qin, and one of them already has a company to deal with him. This is good news for his employer:

"Jeff, I have to say you made the right decision."

"I will take your words to my employer."

"Martin, thank you."

Jeff Black picked up his glass of wine and thanked him. Columbia Pictures.

President's Office.

Jeff Blake is busy signing documents.

"Dangdang"

At this time there was a knock on the office door.

"Come in."

"bss."

A middle-aged man about forty years old walked in the door and called out respectfully.

"Oh, John, what's the matter?"

Jeff Black looked up and saw that the person coming was John Wood, the director of the distribution department of his company, and asked casually.

"Bss, there is a problem regarding the release of the movie 007 Skyfall in China."

John was a little hesitant, his face was a little ugly, and he was worried:

"China Film and Television issued a notice canceling the distribution contract for Skyfall."

Jeff lowered his head to sign the document and then suddenly raised his head:

"?"

"?"

John shook his head:

"There is no explanation above, it just says that the film's distribution has been cancelled."

"But I guess it may have something to do with Judi Dench's recent remarks."

Jeff Black frowned. He was very busy. Although he also paid attention to things in the circle, he was just watching the fun and didn't take it too seriously. At this time, he was thinking about it slightly.

Judi Dench is one of the supporting characters in 007 Skyfall, which was invested and distributed by Columbia.

And it is also an important supporting role. Not only in this one, but also in several 007 films released in the past ten years or so, Judy has appeared in the same role. It can be regarded as an important supporting role throughout this series of movies.

"Judy, Huaxia, is about China's talented director Qin. It seems that this Qin is very powerful in China."

He guessed the relationship as soon as he made contact. When he said this, Jeff felt a headache.

It's hard to do now.

"Bss, what should we do? Should we sue China Film Company? After all, they broke the contract. This contract has been signed for several months."

John suggested tentatively.

"Are you a pig brain?"

Jeff looked at John in disbelief and couldn't help but curse.

John was stunned and lowered his head.

Even so, Jeff didn't let him go and couldn't help but teach him a lesson:

"You haven't been the head of the distribution department for a long time, so you should be smart when speaking."

"Are there any liquidated damages in the issuance contracts we sign with other countries?"

"Even if we win the lawsuit, what will we get?"

"On other people's territory, no matter how much the movie costs, it's too common for you to get millions of rooms for screening." Director Martin made an appointment with him and said I would treat him to dinner tonight and see when it's convenient."

"Oh, Jeff, first

"Martin is talented, can make money, and doesn't care about money. At this time, someone slapped him in the face. He