Hollywood Starts with Animation

How can Zucker not be envious of "Titanic" with a global box office of 1.8 billion US dollars?

Now that the opportunity is at hand, Zucker will never give up!

You say that after the release of The Big Ship, Zucker will offend the two giants Fox and Paramount? Just because Zucker stole the huge benefits they deserved?

That's right!

Because of this huge benefit, Zucker must have offended them!

But Zucker wasn't too worried.

You must know that Paramount and Zucker's Wald Pictures have a number of cooperations in it. Only five films with overseas distribution contracts have been signed. As long as Paramount wants this part of the profit, it won't make it difficult for Wald Pictures.

The main thing is that as long as Paramount still has the idea of ​​annexing Wald Pictures, it won't turn against Zucker in the short term.

This leaves only one Fox left.

"20th Century Fox has a large number of Marvel superhero copyrights, and I also have them. There will definitely be many contradictions in the future, and sooner or later, they will be offended. Besides, who doesn't have a few enemies in Hollywood!"

"You are a big company, and I am not afraid now!"

Zucker made his promise and was confident.

the next day.

Wald Pictures negotiated with representatives of Paramount and Fox for a share of the investment in Titanic.

The first interview, of course, is Paramount.

After all, the two sides are considered "allies" in Hollywood. Of course, Paramount, one of Hollywood's Big Six, is on the strong side.

"Victor, we Paramount have a 38% investment share in the big ship project, and also enjoy the corresponding box office dividends, some rights and interests in the surrounding markets such as DVD. At present, we can sell a part of the share to you, but you must Pay more than the market price to buy this share." Dave Lehman said sternly.

Dave Lehman, a production executive at Paramount Pictures, is also a veteran of the Hollywood industry.

This time, he is solely responsible for the negotiation.

"Sir, what you said is wrong." Victor said slyly.

Above market price?

Think more!

As we all know, the current rating of "Titanic" by representatives of all parties is B+, and the high probability judgment is a loss. Therefore, generally speaking, this part of the investment share, its investment ratio is equal to the market price, or is lower than the market price.

But now, they are selling to Wald Pictures at a price higher than the market price.

Paramount's behavior of slaughtering fat sheep is completely undisguised!

Will Victor give in?

Ha ha! Even if it is a concession, it is definitely not possible to make a compromise on the first day of negotiation, otherwise there is no need to negotiate next, and it will be slaughtered directly.

13%!

That's right, that's the share of the investment Paramount was willing to sell on the first day of negotiations.

However, this share was completely unable to satisfy Zhu Ke's appetite.

Negotiating, just keep talking.

......

20th Century Fox.

"impossible!"

"Your asking price is so high, it's totally unreasonable!"

"Even if we take advantage of others and are fat sheep, we don't do things like you Fox, right?"

"Giving 20% ​​of the total investment share, you actually asked for $70 million, which is $20 million higher than the cost of investment and issuance, and $30 million higher than the current market price of the big ship."

"Even if you want to kill people, it's too cruel."

Victor was a little angry.

20th Century Fox is completely open to the lion, and their asking price is much blacker than that of Paramount!

Although Paramount's offer is high, it has a number of cooperative relationships with Wald Pictures, so both parties are restrained.

The price is also within the acceptable range. However, Fox is not authentic, and really wants to kill the rhythm of a knife.

"Is it expensive? Then you can't buy it! Hey, don't be angry, Victor. Let's continue talking, it's really not good, you can ask your boss, Mr. Wald, what do you think?" Fox's negotiator laughed road.

"You...you guys are really interesting." Victor laughed angrily.

......

Negotiations went on for two days, and Wald Pictures, Fox, and Paramount have negotiated more than 6 times.

At present, the opinions of the three parties are very clear!

The two are willing to sell a part of the investment share, and Wald Pictures is willing to take over. However, on the issue of the price of this part of the investment share, there is a big difference between the three parties.

Of course, that's not the main thing!

The most important thing is the final revenue ratio of the film.

It stands to reason that, for a movie, the investor enjoys the right to the income of the movie box office dividend, DVD, video tape market, TV platform broadcasting fee, movie copyright, peripheral expenses and so on. Even if you can't enjoy all of these rights, there are many.

However, the two of them are too dark!

Paramount representative: "No no no! You Wald Pictures can only enjoy the box office dividends of the movie on the "Titanic" project."

Fox representative: "Copyright, profit from the surrounding market, is your Wald Pictures qualified to enjoy it?!"

What the hell!

What a fucking bully!

Even if you are the Big Six in Hollywood and the world-renowned big company, but investors can only enjoy the right to box office dividends, this is simply treating people as idiots!

"I'm in a hurry, don't blame me for quitting. Whoever likes to buy will buy it. We, Wald Pictures, will not participate. Goodbye everyone." Victor said harsh words directly.

In Hollywood, the profit of a movie outside the box office is often 1 to 1.5 times the profit of the box office, which involves huge benefits.

Even laymen understand this!

Capitals such as India, South Korea, and Little Devil Country can also enjoy some rights and interests other than box office dividends when investing in Hollywood movies!

And they are all outsiders!

"Co-author Lao Tzu, a Hollywood insider, can't compare to a layman? Do they think Lao Tzu is a fool?"

After Victor informed Zu Ke of the situation, Zu Ke was really angry.

"Boss, let's negotiate. In the end, Fox and Paramount will definitely compromise. After all, the market of "Titanic" is there. The reason why they are domineering now is just to take into account the face of the six majors." Vic Laugh more.

Zucker nodded.

Suddenly, a light flashed in Zu Ke's mind.

"what?"

Zucker immediately said: "Victor, you said that if we stab the major media about buying a part of the investment share of the big ship, will the media ridicule me and ridicule Wald Pictures?"

"Uh?"

When the words fell, Victor was stunned for a moment.

And actively looking for ridicule?

"Victor, what do you think! The current market situation of the ship is that the media is not optimistic, the theater chain does not pay attention to it, the film critics do not want to see it, the audience does not expect it, and even the producers themselves want to die. In short, the production The cost plus the cost of the announcement, the $300 million ship, is a laughing stock in Hollywood."

"if!"

"I said that if the media know that we are going to buy the investment share of the big ship, it is the party who is optimistic that the big ship will be popular in the future, they will not let go of this hot spot and ridicule me with all the ugly words."

"After all, they will never pass up the opportunity to mock a billionaire!"

Zucker said word after word, and Victor instantly understood.

"Boss, are you trying to make it possible for us to give up the big ship under the pressure of the media, so that Fox and Paramount will take the initiative to give up part of their interests and achieve the purpose of quickly facilitating negotiations?" Victor suddenly realized. .

Zucker smiled immediately.

Media ridicule?

Whoever likes to ridicule will ridicule, I have a thick skin, and I am still afraid of this? !

" "The first more is sent.