26 Chapter 26 Flickering (seeking recommended collection) (1/2)
In Room 209, Ryan, who was writing and drawing with a pen and paper, glanced at Lyman on the bed, and then immersed himself in his calculations.
Lyman on one side was boring sitting on the bed, watching Ryan, who didn't know what he was doing since entering his room in the morning, and looked back at him from time to time, and asked, ”What are you doing?”
Ryan was also worried about how to speak out about his achievements. Hearing this question, he raised his head and said with a smile: ”I calculated the terms given by the two companies and found that our movie box office can reach more than 5 million. , It’s best to choose Fox Searchlight. If it can have 7.5 million, it’s best to choose Focus Pictures.”
As for Europa Films, which was initially contacted, subconsciously excluded from Ryan's options, the conditions given by that one were far less sincere than the two later contacts.
”What are you doing.” Lehman was a little strange.
”Is there a psychological expectation in this way? Picking one from the two of them will have a better bottom.”
”The Venice Film Festival has just begun. What's the hurry, there will definitely be other distributors competing, let's talk about it then.”
Unknowingly, the Lehman trio have been here for almost four days. In the past few days, they have also met with two other distributors who are interested in distributing their films, and got their psychological price.
It can be seen that the situation is getting better.
With the addition of other competitors, the release conditions of ”Buried Alive” have become more and more respecting the industry’s normal proportional dividends, and the copyright buyout fee has also risen to a quotation of 1.8 million euros-given by the person in charge of Fox Searchlight. It also comes with a 30% share, but the initial issuance fee of 400,000 will be deducted from the share.
In other words, they only care about the publicity, regardless of the cost incurred in the distribution, that part must be deducted from the profit that the producer can get.
Of course, the first round of negotiations between the two companies is only the first step in the sale of the distribution rights of Buried Alive.Just like Europa Pictures.
”Hi, Lyman, Ryan, another publisher is coming to us.” Thomas, who had just entered the door, couldn't wait to share his news.
This morning, he did all the work of showing the movie at the intersection.
”Which one?” Lyman asked lazily.
”Miramax!”
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Corris watched the group of three people from the opposite side visiting, with a smile on his face.
He has already thoroughly understood the negotiation of this transaction. Whether it is the opponent's conditions or the reasonable quotation given by the company's viewing team, he is invincible.
He has been following this project for the past two days since he discovered that the film was being shown at the junction the day before yesterday.
The true reaction of those watching the movie was also remembered by him.
In his opinion, the work ”Buried Alive” is destined to be very small because of the subject matter and shooting, and it will also restrict its distribution in various regions. However, this disadvantage can also be regarded as an advantage, such as those Certain literary enthusiasts will definitely like this work. Propaganda will focus on this part of the group, which can also greatly reduce the waste of resources, that is, it can reduce a considerable part of the cost of publicity.
”Three, let me introduce myself first. My name is Coris and I come from Hollywood's Miramax Films.”
”Well, I know.” Lyman said quietly.
He could hardly forget the international publisher of this stubborn predecessor. When Thomas said that the company was also interested in his works, he wanted to reject it directly, but he didn’t know why. Accepted the request to meet.
”Okay, since you know our company, then I won't talk any more nonsense. I made this appointment for the distribution copyright of the movie ”Buried Alive”. It shouldn't have sold the copyright yet?” Koris is quite confident. Asked rhetorically.
”Yes, the distribution copyright is still with us.”
”Box office or awards?” Koris said pretendingly: ”If you know our Miramax Films, you should know that our company is best at operating movies to win various international awards. Oh, yes. Now, do you have any intentions in this regard? I mean, have you considered attacking Oscars?”
No director can refuse this temptation, which is why Corris is so sure that he can get the advantage of the film's distribution rights.In the past, with this trick, he did not know how many excellent works had been fooled to give up the conditions of other publishers and switched to Miramax.
As for whether it will actually work, it depends on the consideration of the company's executives, the Weinstein brothers, which is not within the authority of his purchase manager.
”Of course, no one would reject Oscars.” Lyman pretended to be fascinated, and deliberately said, ”Is Miramax willing to help with the operation?”
Corris nodded and smiled and said, ”As long as the distribution copyright of ”Buried Alive” is sold to us, we will help run your work for the Oscar competition.”