American Fortune Life

In the afternoon, in the cafe of the Hilton Hotel, Andy and Robert Freeman sat opposite each other. This time, Andy did not go in circles, but simply and directly stated his conditions.

"If Dingfeng Entertainment wants the copyright of these two novels, then I need to get a 25% stake in Dingfeng Entertainment! Don't worry, after listening to me, I am very optimistic about the potential of these two novels to be adapted into a movie. I think many people in Hollywood recognize it, otherwise there wo n’t be so many companies bidding. I bought the copyright of the Twilight series for more than 6 million. I want to come to it with a value of at least 10 million US dollars. , The same is true of my "Hunger Games", after all, its first volume has now sold over a million, and the data will not deceive ... "

Andy's words never stopped. Originally, Robert Freman tried to interrupt Andy's persuasion several times, but when he heard Andy said, "What I have always pursued is to give professional things to professional people. I have Several companies have a professional JING Ying to deal with. In addition to its attractive distribution channels, you, Robert Freeman, the former CEO of Paramount are also very concerned. If I Become a peak shareholder smoothly, I will choose to support you, I think another founder as an insider, naturally will also support you, in this way, in the future, the company's decision-making will not be completely controlled by the board of directors, to avoid With the layman's blind command, what do you say? I think my conditions are not excessive ... "

Andy's voice dropped, and Robert Freman, who was not very happy with Andy's lion's big opening, could not help but frowned slightly, and his lips moved slightly. The jingming middle-aged man looked at Andy's eyebrow. There was also a hint of blushing young face, and there was a complicated and unpredictable accident in his eyes, and he fell silent into thinking.

Andy didn't bother the other party's thinking. Everyone was smart. Some things were clear at all. There was no need to say everything too straightforward.

Of course, Rob knew that there were too many mother-in-laws on his head, and how serious the constraints were on him. Fortunately, the original founder of the top three shareholders supported himself, but the other two shareholders did not get along so well. They The emphasis is on making money, and it is not uncommon for Robert to collect copyrights in plays and novels.

Is Hollywood lacking a script?

Do n’t joke, even the restaurant waiters and taxi drivers in Hollywood are writing scripts. Anyone who is a humble person is talking about new scripts and new ideas, not to mention those movie companies. The scripts in the Hollywood screenwriter union The sea is gone, there is no shortage at all.

First-rate script, second-rate actor, third-rate director. . .

First-rate director, second-rate script, third-rate actor. . .

First-rate actor, second-rate director, third-rate script. . .

This basically covers the operation mode of this world film factory. What the two shareholders need is that their investment can make a lot of money. As for the company's development and background, they don't care.

Rob looked up at Andy, who was sitting opposite him, and said, "Although I am very optimistic about the potential of these two novels, I cannot guarantee that others are equally optimistic. After all, it is nothing but before it becomes real data. It's an imagination, and I'm not sure about persuading the shareholders of the company! "

Andy chuckled and shook his head and said, "Mr. Freman, everyone is a smart person, and you don't have to steal the concept. In this way, the film and television copyright of my two series of novels for 50 years is priced at 2,500. Ten thousand dollars, I don't want cash, as long as the peak entertainment shares, is it clearer if you say so? "

"........." Robert Freeman stared at Andy's young and handsome face with deep eyes. Before, he didn't care much about the genius boy touted by the media. Now it seems that it is not only a genius, but also a very genius. Smart businessmen have enough attractive chips in their hands to understand the value of their own chips, which is a headache.

"Okay! I have understood what you mean, Mr. Smith, but I am only a professional manager. I have no say or decision on the company's shares. I can only call the company's shareholders and let them do it. Decision. If that doesn't work, we still hope to cooperate with Mr. Smith ... "

Andy shook his head and laughed, interrupting Robert Freeman's postscript, the smile on his face disappeared, and he said with a pride of solemn expression: "If I do not agree with my request, then we will not have It's necessary to meet and talk. After all, Summit Entertainment is just a new company. It's not worth me to give you billions of IPs to operate! "

Robert Freeman didn't care about the point of arrogance in Andy's words, what others said was also true, but he was curious about Andy's evaluation of the value of the two IPs in his hands, but he saw Andy Smith Without the idea of ​​continuing the conversation, I could only shake hands and say goodbye.

Watching Andy Smith leaving with bodyguards, Robert Freeman couldn't help sighing. Since the success of "Harry Potter", the right to adapt the best-selling books of the American emperor has been rising all the way. Even the loss-making Marvel company is in a lawsuit, preferring to lose some of the superheroes that were previously cheaply sold, and everyone seems to have a strong interest in those IPs that were not valued before.

Robert Freeman naturally understands what this is. With the development of technology and the continuous innovation of film technology, some magical and completely imagined scenes can now be made with computers. Increasingly favored.

For movie companies, in order to make profits and avoid losses, they naturally like to take out the successful IP shooting sequels and don't want to take big risk investments to shoot new commercials. It may be tens of millions, which is enough for the bosses behind the company to fire their professional managers.

Take a look at the current Big Six, which one is not managed by a professional manager hired, so it is better to fry a cold meal than to make new ingredients to take risks, unless the big boss decides.

Returning to the hotel room, Robert Freeman held the mobile phone, frowned and hesitated for a while, and finally was influenced by Andy's persuasion to influence the decision. Adding a shareholder who supported him was undoubtedly an advantage for him Things.

"Mr. Pierce, I'm Rob. Things aren't going well. The conditions put forward by Andy Smith, I can't answer, I can only call you ..."

Andy sat in the car with a proud smile at the corner of his mouth. He could see how Robert Freeman had rejected things he wanted to be a shareholder of the company. It seemed that the interior of the peak entertainment company was not very peaceful. .

That's good. A discordant board of directors will help you complete your plan.