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As soon as the movie started, the bright and handsome DiCaprio appeared in the eyes of these distributors in the theater, telling them that DiCaprio was the leading male from beginning to end.

The movie didn't drag on. Within a few minutes, he walked into the phone booth. After DiCaprio finished calling his lover and answered the ringing phone, everyone present immediately recognized the voice coming from inside. Stallone, after all, he is so famous that basically anyone who has watched a few of his movies can recognize his voice.

The pace of the movie is very fast, and it always revolves around this small phone booth. Because of the threat of Stallone, the killer, everyone is following the ups and downs of Leonardo DiCaprio, and the small space of the phone booth also creates a lingering feeling. The feeling of suffocation and tension is like a mental prison where the hero has no escape.

The sense of anxiety and suspense was always with everyone, and an hour and a half passed unknowingly, until at the end Stallone's true body appeared, and after saying some pretentious words in front of DiCaprio, the movie ended with Stallone's inexplicable smile. , everyone could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.

A crime suspense film with great pacing!

This Wu Ke is really not simple. He is just surrounding a phone booth, but he can actually tell such a fascinating story!

I originally thought that with such a short production time, it would be a rough movie, but I didn't expect it to be so exciting!

The important thing is that the whole process revolves around Leonardo, the absolute leading male. I can already imagine those crazy women who are obsessed with him entering the cinema waving banknotes!

Representatives from several theater chains sat together and couldn't help but communicate. They didn't compete with each other like publishers, so the communication was relatively harmonious.

At this moment, Xiao Lizi in the front row was also quite surprised. To be honest, it took Wu Yuchen less than a month from the beginning of filming to production. The speed was too fast, which also made him vaguely worried that the quality of the film might not be too high.

But after watching the whole movie, from his perspective, it is definitely a wonderful crime suspense movie, and his performance in it is also great!

At this time, the lights in the theater came on, and Xiao Lizi immediately pulled Wu Yuchen enthusiastically and said:

Director Wu, the video is great! You are really talented. I have never seen such a powerful shooter like you!

Wu Yuchen smiled: Don't look at how fast I shot. It took a long time to prepare. And this is also due to your excellent condition, otherwise it might have taken longer.

When DiCaprio heard this, he said with emotion: This is really God's will. If I am in the right mood to shoot Sniper Phone Booth, maybe I won't be able to perform so well!

Now that Xiao Lizi has been praised to the sky, he himself feels that his head is still dizzy from time to time, and he is so happy that he can't find anything to do every day. It is completely opposite to the anxious and even collapsed mentality a month ago. Naturally, it does not fit in the Sniper Phone Booth The hero’s mentality.

Stallone was still thinking about his last scene in the movie, which was indeed quite impressive. In this movie, he always has a superior attitude, manipulating the male protagonist and playing tricks on the police, giving people an extremely powerful feeling, which is in line with his image of Stallone as a master.

At this time, the distributors in the theater also came over and enthusiastically congratulated the crew and creative staff such as Justin Wu, DiCaprio, and Stallone.

The publishers of several major manufacturers were not in a hurry. The people from Sony Columbia calmly smiled at the surrounding companies and said:

Everyone, your trip may have been in vain. Wu Ke has been working closely with Sony.

Fox smiled: Leonardo is still in the honeymoon period with Fox~

Warner laughed and said: Cooperating closely? Then why did he run out to produce independently? Don't talk more nonsense, now everyone depends on their own abilities!

…

Distributors are also shameless. Although they watched the movie together, they couldn't really bid together. They all chose to contact the Sniper Phone Booth crew in private.

Wu Yuchen didn't care about this either. Although he also called some small and medium-sized publishers this time, he had no intention of actually asking them for distribution. He just wanted them to be the atmosphere team. He did not talk to them personally at all, leaving it to the producer James to deal with it. .

As for Wu Yuchen, he is currently having friendly discussions with people from Sony.

Wu, didn't you have a pleasant cooperation with us at Sony before? Together we created the success of Black Hole Frequency, and we will definitely achieve greater success this time by joining forces again!

Wu Yuchen smiled at him: Of course, I trust Sony's strength. As long as there is a reasonable price, I am willing to cooperate with Sony Colombia again!

The person in charge of Sony on the other side stretched out two fingers:

For 20 million, we will directly buy out the copyright of your movie. We can meet all the conditions you mentioned before, whether it is publicity expenses or releasing it within a month!

Wu Yuchen chuckled and shook his head: I thought you were joking. Now Leonardo's salary alone is 20 million, I think.

25 million, Wu, you can easily earn double the price in one month, why should you hesitate?

Wu Yuchen took a sip of his coffee, and then said, Let's talk about the distribution agency fee.

In the previous life, the civilian lineup of Sniper Phone Booth had a box office of close to 100 million. Now that there are Leonardo DiCaprio and Stallone, how can he sell it at a low price? !

Therefore, he doesn't want to listen to those talking about a buyout. What's 20 million, 25 million? You don't even have 50 million to talk about it?

Seeing that Wu Yuchen had no intention of selling, the people from Sony had no choice but to give up and said instead:

Director Wu, the movie is not bad. Usually for such low-cost movies, we at Sony charge 20% of the North American box office as distribution agency fees. But for your sake, Director Wu, I am willing to drop it by another percentage point. Consider When Leonardo and Stallone join the franchise, I’ll lower it by another two points, how about a 17% distribution fee?”

Wu Yuchen sneered directly:

I don't see any sincerity from Sony. You should know the quality of my movie, and you should also know what Leonardo vs. Stallone means when people are crazy about Leonardo nowadays!

The people from Sony wanted to continue to defend themselves and said, However...

Wu Yuchen stretched out his hand to interrupt him: I have Leonardo!

But……

I have Leonardo!

but……

I have Leonardo!

Everyone at Sony is blushing!

…

In the evening, Wu Yuchen and producer James sat together and asked, What's the situation over there?

James said: They are all very positive. One small publisher even shouted a price of 7%. But I guess you don't underestimate their strength. How are you doing here?

Wu Yuchen shook his head when he heard this: These major companies have such a tacit understanding. Whether it is Sony, Warner or MGM, after it drops to 13%, there is no way to lower it again.

James was not surprised. He shrugged and said:

This is the case for major companies. Publicity and distribution are their strengths and advantages. Although they compete with each other, they also maintain some tacit understanding. Your foundation in Hollywood is still too shallow. If it is Lucasfilm Star Wars should be able to sign 10%.

Wu Yuchen also rubbed his head when he heard this. The percentage of distribution agency fees is not taken from their profits, but from the total box office in North America. He was sure Phone Booth would be a hit at the box office, so every bit of it could be in the millions.

Although I think 13% is acceptable, it feels a little uncomfortable to think about having Leonardo DiCaprio and Stallone in hand and still being unable to negotiate the price.

James advised: 13% is actually not bad. If you think it is unacceptable, there is another option, which is to find several small and medium-sized publishers to jointly issue. There should be lower agency fees, but even so, the effect may not be It’s better than big factories.”

Wu Yuchen naturally understood this truth, so he didn't think much about small and medium-sized publishers.

At this moment, Wu Yuchen's cell phone rang. When he looked at the caller ID, it was from Fox.

After Wu Yuchen answered the phone, he heard the other person say:

Hello, Director Wu, regarding the distribution agency fee for Sniper Phone Booth, we came back to discuss it again. We can also give you some discounts, but there are some conditions.

Wu Yuchen heard this and immediately asked: What are the conditions?

Specifically, come to our place tomorrow. There are some things we need to discuss with you in detail.

After Wu Yuchen agreed, he hung up the phone and asked James: What conditions would the other party usually put forward in this situation?

James was also a little confused:

I'm not sure about this. As usual, it's all at the negotiation table. Is it because I'm optimistic about you and want to sign a film contract with you? But I shouldn't have not mentioned it before...

The two discussed it for a while but couldn't think of anything, so Wu Yuchen stopped making any more guesses. It will be clear when he goes to Fox tomorrow.

…

The next day, Wu Yuchen met the person who negotiated with him yesterday at the 21st Century Fox Building. However, he was not the leader at this time. The person sitting in the main seat was another middle-aged man in his fifties.

He smiled warmly at Wu Yuchen and said: Wu, congratulations on making another wonderful movie. For a talented Chinese director like you, I think it must be the glory of your country and you must be highly valued in your country~

Wu Yuchen only thought that the other party was saying polite words and replied with a smile: Mr. Bernoulli, you are very grateful.

Bernoulli smiled: Wu, I have dealt with the Chinese, and you are always very humble. Regarding the distribution fee of Sniper Phone Booth, I can promise to reduce you two more points, as long as you can help us Fox one busy.

Please tell me.

Wu Yuchen felt a little strange. Why did a company as big as Fox ask for help from him?

Bernoulli did not beat around the bush and said directly:

Titanic is now strongly sought after all over the world, but in your country, China, it has never been able to be released. Your reviewers don't know why, but they have blocked Titanic from being released. Yes, this troubles us a lot.

Our publishing staff told me that in China, we must find some people with energy and connections to solve this matter. Director Wu, I have heard that you are now called the most talented director in China by the official newspaper. I think with your position in your Chinese film industry, you should be able to help us solve this problem, right?

Wu Yuchen was stunned after hearing this. Good guy, this is what I came here for!

No wonder Fox found him. It turned out that he encountered a giant pair of scissors. This is something that Hollywood can't do anything about.

But Wu Yuchen knew that Titanic would definitely be released, because someone later said something, and Scissors had to release it immediately.

Wu Yuchen looked at Bernoulli opposite and couldn't help but feel happy. This kind of thing could happen to him. Isn't this a free gift package?

Wu Yuchen immediately showed a confident smile, crossed his arms and made a tactical look back:

Haha, Mr. Bernoulli, you are lucky, I am the key gentleman you are looking for!

Bernoulli was about to laugh when Wu Yuchen said immediately: But Mr. Bernoulli, this matter is not that easy. It requires some of my resources and connections. 2 points are not enough, I want 5 points !”

Bernoulli looked at Wu Yuchen who held out five fingers and frowned: Wu, five points is too many. After all, even if Titanic is released in China, we can only get 13% of the box office share.

Wu Yuchen smiled: I know your purpose is not only for the current box office, but also to cultivate the market and conquer the Chinese audience with Titanic which has conquered the world.

Bernoulli shook his head: We are not so noble as to selflessly contribute to our colleagues in Hollywood. Well, I will give you a reduction of 3 points at most, which is already the limit. But you must ensure that you can make Titanic It was reviewed and released in China.”

Wu Yuchen thought for a while and found that 10% of the distribution agency fee is a very good condition in Hollywood, and this is what Lucasfilm offers. Then he said with a smile: Deal, I guarantee that Titanic will be released as you wish!

Wu Yuchen and Bernoulli shook hands, and then the two parties signed a contract, which was roughly 10% of the distribution agency fee for Sniper Phone Booth, and another 10 million in publicity and distribution expenses were advanced by Fox. Then the two parties took the film and negotiated with representatives of the theaters who had already prepared it, and decided on the release date of Sniper Phone Booth on February 20.

…

On the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, two days ago, Wu Yuchen stepped off the plane. Although the capital was much colder than Los Angeles at this time, it could not extinguish Wu Yuchen's fiery heart.

Chinese people always have reunions during the New Year. He originally thought that he might spend the New Year in Hollywood, but he didn't expect that he would be able to come back in time!

Sitting in the car that came to pick him up, Wu Yuchen thought of Fox's instructions and made a call:

Hey, Director Han, I've returned to the capital. Can you contact Scissors for me?

Why don't you go back and rest first?

Hey, why don't you just stay at home after your trip and don't want to move anymore.

Haha, I've already told Director Zhang over there. In fact, people have known about you for a long time. With your current reputation, they won't stop you if you go directly and give your name.

Haha, Director Han, you are not so exaggerated~ Wu Yuchen said modestly.

Big scissors, in the office, a middle-aged man enthusiastically asked someone to pour a glass of water for Wu Yuchen:

Director Xiao Wu, I have been famous for you for a long time. You are the only one in our country who can make over 100 million in box office in North America and conquer the United States! If they knew you were here, reporters would probably surround the door of our unit. Living!

Ever since the news came back that the North American box office of Black Hole Frequency directed by Wu Yuchen has exceeded 100 million, it has made many people in China excited. The media is looking forward to him, but they just can't wait for his return.

Zhang Chu, it's just a little achievement.

Director Zhang smiled and said:

Your achievements have given us a lot of face! By the way, I heard Lao Han say that you are here to ask about the review of imported films?

Don't worry, your Black Hole Frequency is on the import list this time, and it has not been cut! At the end of last year, China Film Group got the movie, and the translation and dubbing were completed. It will be released in two days during the Spring Festival, and let us all see your blockbuster!

Wu Yuchen had heard Han San Ping talk about this before on the phone, and now many people are waiting for his Spring Festival film.

Wu Yuchen is also glad that this movie is a warm and family-friendly movie. If it was a horror movie, why would it be a good year...

Then Wu Yuchen said with a smile: Thank you Zhang Chu for taking care of me, but I wanted to ask about another movie today?

Oh? What?

It's Titanic. Fox found me and wanted me to help find out why he couldn't get through it. Wu Yuchen didn't hide anything, he said it openly.

Director Zhang suddenly realized: You're talking about Titanic! You must have seen this movie, right?

Wu Yuchen nodded. Of course he had seen it and could probably guess the reason. However, he was asked to come and ask in person.

Then you should know that there are no nudity scenes in it.

Wu Yuchen thought to himself that this was indeed the reason, and then asked: Can't we just let them cut that scene?

It stands to reason that Fox should not be so arrogant, right?

Director Zhang smiled and shook his head: They have no objection to cutting the latter part, but they don't agree to cut the first part, which is the naked portrait fished out of the sea.

Wu Yuchen also understood immediately that if you cut the sketch scene, the scene will not be continued. No wonder Fox disagreed.

Then Director Zhang continued to smile and said: Director Xiao Wu, you should also know that we must act in accordance with the rules and regulations. This is clearly not allowed to be broadcast, otherwise we will be punished.

Wu Yuchen naturally understood this, and then he didn't mention it anymore. He chatted with Director Zhang for a while and then left.

Director Zhang looked at his leaving figure and smiled and shook his head. Last time, they hinted to Fox that they couldn't solve this problem and had to find the leader. Unexpectedly, Fox got the wrong idea and asked Wu Yuchen to come over. No matter how good he is at making films, he is also a director, so how can he control their review?