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Chapter 688 Batman vs Superman

Downstairs of Warner, a line of motorcade slowly drove out.

"Qin, are you waiting until next time to talk? Or are you really giving up?"

In a bulletproof limousine in the motorcade, Martin asked softly.

Because he hasn't figured it out yet.

I don’t know whether Qin Dong really fell out with Warner, or whether he was just using retreat as a means of advancing in negotiations.

Qin Dong didn't greet him in advance or discuss it with him, so Martin couldn't figure out Qin Dong's true thoughts.

"Me?...Oh, no, Martin, neither I nor you are the ones who make the decision. What you are asking is meaningless..."

Qin Dong glanced at Martin, then turned his head and continued to look out the car window.

The voice came out faintly.

"Not the decision maker...exactly."

Martin murmured to himself and didn't ask any more questions.

Negotiation skills, proficiency, proficiency, experience, and rustiness all play a certain role most of the time.

However, this negotiation is not suitable.

Because Qin Dong's contract involves copyright.

Superhero copyright, perhaps sometimes, seems to be just that, not worth mentioning.

Marvel comics used to be nakedly displayed, so over the decades, Marvel has sold countless superhero copyrights.

Only in recent years, the value of superhero copyrights has skyrocketed.

Even if DC is now being crushed by Marvel, even if DC is only famous for its two superheroes, Superman and Batman, in DC's view, their other superheroes, no matter what level of superheroes they are, are still valuable.

Infinite.

Therefore, in this negotiation, DC refused to give away more superhero rights.

"Martin, show the way to the army. I'll pay for today's lunch."

After a long time, Qin Dong said this.

To the point, I said that I would like to invite CAA’s negotiation team to dinner today, so I must do so.

"Wow, good news. You're welcome. I'm going to take the company's employees to a high-end restaurant for dinner..."

When Martin heard this, he also ignored his previous worries.

After telling Zheng Dajun, the co-pilot in front, his address, he joked with Qin Dong, looking like he was eating you up.

"Is one million enough to pay the bills?"

Qin Dong casually revealed a number and asked with a smile.

"...Then I have to call all the CAA employees."

Martin was helpless, paused, and replied.

It is actually very easy to say that one million US dollars is all spent on one meal.

It's a pity that Martin can't do this. Those expensive drinks are not suitable for ordering for his team to enjoy.

"Yes, if you are not afraid of delaying the normal operation of your company..."

Qin Dong shrugged, not rejecting it.

It’s only one million, and that’s all it takes to spend it all.

After you have more money, it is really just a number and there is no other feeling.

Habit is a terrible thing.

"You have such a good attitude, Qin..."

Looking at Qin Dong who didn't seem to be affected at all, Martin had to admire him.

He just hesitated for a moment and asked:

"Should we just wait?"

"Don't do something?"

The agent didn't fulfill the employer's request, and the employer didn't seem to blame him.

Everything is fine.

But Martin was unwilling.

Helping Qin Dong win this long-term contract is not just about Qin Dong's interests.

Here, there are a lot of benefits of CAA.

Of course, Martin is eager to help Qin Dong win the Warner contract, so that at least there will be DC superhero movies owned by Warner, at least the male and female protagonists and various supporting roles in many of them. Among these actors, there must be a large number of CAA artists.

"hehe..."

Qin Dong saw the reluctance in Martin's eyes and smiled to comfort him:

"Nothing needs to be done unless Warner's board of directors are all a bunch of stupid pigs..."

"The mediocrity of [Superman: Man of Steel] should have woken them up a lot. This is also the result of Barry talking to the board of directors and inviting us to discuss."

"As for now... let's just wait."

"If they think they can still handle it on their own, let's see if the next movie they plan, [Batman v Superman], can save what they need."

Qin Dong, who got the news last night, had already thought about what he would do today.

Why did you lose your temper in the Warner conference room just now? This is where you feel confident.

Even if Warner can't make up its mind now and is reluctant to part with so many superhero copyrights, and this negotiation is canceled, it doesn't matter to Qin Dong.

Because if nothing else, the next superhero movie planned by Warner is the already rumored "Batman v Superman".

This movie was a super bad movie in Qin Dong's previous life.

Maybe the box office is good. The total global box office is as high as 870 million. Well, it looks really good.

But the cost was also as high as 250 million, and the cost was recovered at the box office, which seems good at first glance.

It's a pity that this [Batman v Superman] is a battle between two DC's most important superheroes and the superheroes with the most fans in the world. Countless fans have been looking forward to it. They thought it was a feast, but it turned out...

The box office looks good, but it can't hide the poor reputation.

It completely shattered DC's signboard. For DC's plan, the 870 million box office was of no use at all. Instead, it was a complete failure.

It ruined its popularity and completely disappointed comic book fans. This was a real blow to DC's subsequent planned "Justice League".

"[Batman v Superman]?"

Martin heard this and thought:

"After [Man of Steel] was released, Warner Bros. really let it slip that the next DC superhero movie would be [Batman] and [Superman]."

"The media analyzed the reason why Warner did this operation because they wanted to use this to open up the framework of [Justice League]."

"The battle between DC's two most important superheroes and the two most popular superheroes in the world, Superman and Batman, will serve as a prelude to the future gathering of the Justice League."

"Most colleagues in the industry feel that this movie will definitely have a huge box office in the future."

"Qin, do you think the box office will suffer a loss?"

After hearing the hidden meaning in Qin Dong's words, Martin asked in confusion.

Because the media agrees with Warner's announced next DC superhero movie [Batman v Superman], believing that these two superheroes have many fans around the world and the box office numbers will definitely be good.

"No, Martin, I agree with the media's prediction."

Qin shakes his head and denies Martin's guess:

"If Warner really launches this movie, the box office will definitely look good, and the possibility of losing money is very small."

"However, just because the box office is good doesn't mean it has a good reputation."

"[Batman] is just a mortal."

"[Superman] This is the Son of the Sun."

"How are the two comparable?"

"The gap in combat power is so huge, how can it be possible to shoot well?"

"[Batman] is like a primary school student of several years old."

"[Superman] is boxing champion Tyson in his prime."

"A few years old primary school students want to fight against Tyson, the boxing champion in his prime."

"Wow...what a stupid idea."

"Ha ha..."

At the end of the sentence, Qin Dong laughed loudly.

This is something he has never been able to figure out in his previous life.

If we say that under the framework of [Justice League], superheroes form a team, under this premise, [Batman] and [Superman] have differences and want to fight. This is understandable.

Both sides can win over other superheroes, and then just like the plot in Marvel's "Captain Freedom 2"...

[Captain Liberty] fights [Iron Man], both sides recruit a group of superheroes, and more than a dozen superheroes from both sides fight in a melee.

Under this premise, only [Batman], a mortal, can fight [Superman].

Otherwise, why should [Batman] fight [Superman] in a one-on-one situation.

Although the plot can be designed in which [Batman] uses various conspiracies to plot against [Superman], the fans who watch it will not be satisfied with such a plot.

Elementary school student defeated boxing champion Tyson.

No fun at all.

On the surface, it highlights the intelligence of [Batman], but on the other hand, it can also be said that [Batman] has too dark a mind.

One-sidedly, the glory of [Superman] prevails. [Superman], an alien, is actually more humane than [Batman], an earthling.

This kind of plot will only get a bad reputation in the end.

"Elementary schoolboy...boxing champion..."

Martin thought about Qin Dong's metaphor, considered the other party's words, and judged.

"Oh, well, when it comes to movies, you are the one..."

Finally, Martin gave Qin Dong a thumbs up:

"I trust your judgment, Qin."

"If that's the case, then we won't talk about it at all."

"Let's wait and see Warner's reaction."