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Chapter 131 5000 million in hand
During the 45-day screening period of [Ghost Story], Tao Xi did nothing, just taking a long vacation for himself.

If Tausi hadn't seen Jerry Bruckheimer still actively preparing for "Top Gun" by accident, maybe Jerry Bruckheimer would have become a non-staff member of "Neil United Cinemas".

Every time [the Japanese embassy asks the United States to strengthen the safety of the Japanese expatriate community and citizens living in Japan] on the TV news, ABC News will expose the reason why the [Japanese embassy] made such a request!
[Ghost Story] The box office in North America has been weak since the third week of April.

From being the North American box office champion for two consecutive weeks at the beginning to now relying on the hype of the [Japanese Embassy] incident to continue his life, Tao Xi has nothing to do.

The 45-day screening period is the limit. If this movie continues to be shown, it may affect many of the company's businesses!

But Tao Xi is only fortunate that the box office has exceeded 1.4 million US dollars!There is no difference between the box office distribution in the United States and the country in general.

Because this movie was independently produced and released by Tao Xi, Tao Xi spent a total of 410 million US dollars on publicity and production costs, deducting the 5% and 3.3% tax points that should be paid to the Motion Picture Association of America. A total of 1245 million expenditures.

Tausi consulted Jerry Bruckheimer about this amount, can the money be saved?
The answer is yes, but the money does not apply to commercial films, unless your company is not in the United States, but if the company is not in the United States and your movie wants to be broadcast in the United States, you need to pay 6% of the introduction cost to the Motion Picture Association of America!
It is also a problem for your split box office to reach your account afterwards. If your company is not in the United States, your funds will need to stay in the third-party escrow account of the Motion Picture Association of America for a supervision period of nearly 45 days.

The advantage of doing this is that you can save the 3.3% tax problem. The investment subjects of many large Hollywood production groups are basically either in the Caribbean or in some tax havens.

Tao Xi, who was in a hurry to spend money, gave up this choice!

According to the normal accounting logic, about 30% of the accounts can finally reach Tao Xi's hands!

But because [Neil United Theaters] is his own reason, and Tao Xi promised that [MGM Family Department] will not charge additional distribution share for the next two films of the 007 series, Tao Xi can get a total of [Ghost Video Record] 2% of income!
With a balance of 9150 million US dollars, Tausi, who got rich overnight, became the biggest beneficiary of this movie, and the other beneficiary was Jerry Bruckheimer.

Now the whole Hollywood knows that "Ghost Story" broke through 1.4 million North American box office with the support of Jerry Bruckheimer.

And Marco's listed director has never been cared about, which is a new thing.

"Why are you here again? Isn't Paramount disgusted that you don't report to the crew of [Top Gun] every day but come to me first?"

Jerry Bruckheimer took a hot dog from Marko and replied happily: "Don't be kidding! They wish I could have a better relationship with you!"

"And then I can have another gimmick on my head!"

"Hollywood [Billionaire Club] has the most potential producer, and Paramount is the biggest winner!"

Tao Xi smiled: "We also received a notification letter from the American Motion Picture Association this morning, and we need to fully cooperate with his promotion after the movie [Top Gun] is released."

"Oh, yes, America needs some uplifting stories for its military these days."

"Paramount is also a member of the Motion Picture Association of America, and filling their pockets is what they do best!"

When Tao Xi heard that Paramount was actually a member of the [Movie Association of America], Tao Xi couldn't help but feel a little gritty. The tentacles of these large Hollywood production groups are really everywhere.

Jerry Bruckheimer didn't care about Tao Xi's expression, but took out a document and put it on the table.

"Didn't MGM plan to take away the distribution rights of [Ghost Story]?"

Tao Xi didn't pick up the document, but asked back with a half-smile: "Why does Paramount want to buy the distribution rights of [Ghost Story] in Europe?"

Jerry Bruckheimer nodded with a wry smile on his face: "The head of Paramount's investment department asked me, and I can't shirk it. If MGM wants to buy it, I will make up a reason and fool it. gone."

"MGM only needs the distribution rights in Italy and South America, and Peter Lamont personally came to be a lobbyist, and I received $500 million."

Hearing this sentence, Jerry Bruckheimer's eyes lit up instantly. Italy, as the third largest ticket warehouse in Europe, was taken away by MGM. Jerry was not surprised.

After all, Italy can be said to be the second stronghold of MGM.

But this means that Paramount still has a chance!

"Then do you plan to continue filming [Ghost Story] 2?"

Tao Xi hesitated for a moment when he heard Jerry Bruckheimer's words. To be honest, Tao Xi is quite superior to the game filmed in Hollywood movies, because it is so easy to make such quick money!
But the casting of "Shakespeare in Love" and "Anna Karenina" gave Tao Xi some headaches.

Ever since Harvey got the script and investment of [Shakespeare in Love], Harvey reported to him in two days!In order to deal with this little old man, Tao Xi directly blasted him to Kenya.

The little old man simply brought a lot of screenwriters to Kenya.

As for whether to shoot or not to shoot the script of [Anna Karenina], Tao Xi didn't make up his mind yet.

Tao Xi didn't have so much time to waste on this aspect, the life Tao Xi longed for was different from these!
"How much will Paramount pay?"

Jerry Bruckheimer made a gesture of the number 5, and Tao Xi replied directly: "6000 million, one-time credit, I will give him all except the CD copyright!"

Jerry Bruckheimer gave a silly smile and ran out to make a phone call.

In fact, what Tao Xi didn't know was that Paramount has always been willing to come to this kind of film that has already had a template for successful shooting and successful publicity. Even if Tao Xi asked for an additional $500 million, Paramount could accept.

In less than 4 hours, under the leadership of Jerry, a woman and Tao Xi signed the copyright contract and overseas distribution contract of [Ghost Story]!

Tao Xi looked at the 1.5 million US dollars in his hand and felt a little hot in his heart. Although he was about to pay 3000 million US dollars to the natural reservoir in Colorado, there was still 1.2 million US dollars left.

How should I spend it?

(End of this chapter)