Hollywood New Century

Finally, Nina Jacobson agreed to the invitation of Xinghai Pictures and became the president of Xinghai Pictures, responsible for company management, with an annual salary of $350,000 plus dividends and a 4-year contract! According to the current momentum of Xinghai Pictures, earning 1 million US dollars a year is not a dream, and it is only higher than her previous salary.

Simon believes that only interests can bind talents, and the rest are empty. A capable comprehensive film talent is too important for Simon at present.

Burbank, the headquarters of Xinghai Pictures, the new president Nina Jacobson is sitting in her office, sighing!

"Now, I know that Simon's ambitions are indeed very big. He never thought of becoming a subsidiary studio that was acquired by the Big Six, not only the production department, the advertising and marketing department, the marketing department, but also the TV production department. It's set up too," Nina Jacobson looked at the planned TV adaptation of "Gossip Girl", which will actually start next year.

"Simon said that TV production is actually quite profitable, and "Gossip Girl" is our first self-made TV," said Sonia Roman, who is now the vice president, responsible for the company's IP acquisition and marketing public relations.

"It's embarrassing for Simon, our "Juno" and "Little Miss Sunshine" suffered a big loss in distribution, especially the later sell-out price of "Little Miss Sunshine", which is too low, but Simon strives for the film's It's a bit surprising that the streaming media rights are in hand, it's not worth the money!" Of course Nina Jacobson didn't know that with the development of Internet speed, online video will develop rapidly.

After all, the current network playback definition is very poor, and the network speed is not fast. There is no high-definition movie, even DVD and TV can't compare.

"Now Simon has talked to 20th Century Fox about the follow-up proceeds of "The Queen Wears Prada" and sold out, but the price is not high, he is ready to wait for the share, and then take the contract to the bank for a loan!" Sonia Roman Knowing that Simon is now considering the production fee of 50 million for "Spartan 300 Warriors".

"Oh, I also persuaded him to let him raise money. Now many funds are interested in Simon's films, so our risk is small, but he directly holds the copyright of "No Country for Old Men" and "Spartan 300". "The Warriors" distribution contract went to the bank!" Nina Jacobson smiled helplessly.

"No Country for Old Men should be good. The previous conflict between Simon and Harvey Weinstein was because Weinstein wanted to take this project from Simon!" Sonia Roman explained with a smile.

"I see!"

Simon Parker did put the company's "No Country for Old Men" copyright, the distribution contract for "Spartan 300", and the sharing contract for the ongoing "The Devil Wears Prada" to the bank.

According to the current situation, the loan of Xinghai Pictures must be very smooth. It depends on how much the manager in charge of the film business at the bank is willing to lend to Xinghai Pictures.

"How's it going, what's the statement on the bank's side?" Nina Jacobson asked Simon, a $65 million movie, produced independently by the company, so daring!

"It's just ten days and a half months to evaluate, but it shouldn't be a big problem. 50 million is definitely more than that. Based on the evaluation of the movie "No Country for Old Men" alone, the bank is willing to loan me at least $30 million!" Simon is not at all. Don't worry, "No Country For Old Men" has an investment of $25 million, produced by Xinghai Films. I don't know what happened to the first three films?

"It's true, there are two film distribution companies now looking to buy out the North American theatrical rights and DVD rights of No Country for Old Men for $40 million. The analysts in the bank are not fools. Another success of "The Devil Wears Prada" , Xinghai Pictures has indeed become a sweet pastry!" Nina Jacobson does not doubt this, "No Country for Old Men" is almost completed, this is a high-quality asset!

"The distribution contract of "Spartan 300 Warriors" should be 20 to 30 million dollars. After all, it is an investment of 65 million US dollars. The bank also needs to consider various aspects of the loan period, interest rates and other factors!

"What about the release of "No Country for Old Men", who are you going to give it to?" Nina Jacobson asked the key. After the release contract, the success rate of copyright loans has greatly increased. Of course, as far as Xinghai Pictures is concerned, it doesn't matter. , after all, it is now the issuer who wants to issue, rather than finding it themselves.

"Let's leave it to Lionsgate, it's just for distribution anyway, they charge a 10% commission, and in terms of publicity, the two of us cooperate, no longer we just cooperate with publicity, Lionsgate wants to expand its own Influence, the name of Lionsgate in distribution is more important than the distribution fee of one or two points," Simon is not very worried about the distribution ability of Lionsgate, in the North American market, they are the boss of the second echelon.

"Well, "Crash" released by Lionsgate is still very successful, "No Country for Old Men" I believe they are fine," Nina Jacobson didn't have much objection, R-rated movie, Lionsgate's ability is OK, but If it's like "The Queen Wears Prada", then I'm a little worried!

"In the second half of the year, there will be two film projects, "Spartan 300 Warriors" and "No Country for Old Men", and there is also a script for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" to be adapted!" Simon leaned on the chair, as if there were not many things going on. !

"Nina, the production department or some independent producers with good creative scripts, the company can acquire them or support them in developing movies," store IP, take your time.

Nina Jacobson nodded and asked, "Our box office share of The Queen Wears Prada will come back faster. In the home entertainment market and TV broadcast, if possible..."

"I know, sell it, sell it, 20th Century Fox sells it to local publishers in many overseas markets anyway, and the publishers make the difference, it's just right!" Simon smiled, the six major overseas pre-sale releases , it sells the home entertainment market and the TV broadcast market, and will not pre-sell overseas theater screening rights. Companies that do not have overseas distribution will even sell the theater screening rights in some overseas regions. For example, Lionsgate Pictures, Dream The factory has done this before. Of course, if the film is released in cooperation with the Big Six, it will be done by the Big Six.

"Okay, I will discuss this cooperation with Lionsgate, and I will follow up on the "Spartan 300 Warriors" project!" Nina Jacobson has entered a state.

"That's good, I'm going to go to the "No Country for Old Men" studio in Texas to see the current shooting progress!" After all, this is the company's first film to be released next year, so of course it should be taken seriously.