Chapter 382: Give generously

In the banquet hall of the hotel near the International Studios, Zhang Baimao finished talking about the copyright auction rules and looked at the people from the seven international companies below, he was full of ambition.
In his opinion, the film "Hero" was made extremely well, and it truly possessed the temperament of an international blockbuster.
And "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is on the way, giving "Hero" a considerable market foundation.
Thinking of this, Zhang Baimao turned his head and looked at the old farmer-like face, secretly admiring him. This head is very clear, knowing that he will follow the trend instead of waiting for a while.
A director who shoots a literary and artistic film is still very sensitive when he changes his business direction.
This is a good director.
Now I am waiting to be able to sell a good price internationally.
His company can only guarantee the domestic distribution of "Hero". Without international distribution capabilities, the international distribution copyright can only be sold.
Zhang Baimao has not considered the box office share, because domestic companies lack international supervision capabilities, and these international distributors do not bring domestic companies to play. Instead of letting them do tricks on box office accounting, it is better to sell international copyrights.
"Ah..." Zhang Baimao cleared his throat, and then said, "Everyone has already seen the movie. If you are interested in releasing this film internationally, please make an offer below."
Some translators have translated according to their respective clients.
"Should we buy it?"
The two of the British distribution company were discussing: "Here are Hollywood people."
The ability of Hollywood distribution companies is not comparable to them.
"Try it." The speaker immediately raised his voice: "One million dollars."
This is already a high price for oriental movies. In the past, few international copyrights of oriental movies could sell for more than one million dollars.
Zhang Baimao was delighted, this was a good start.
The people from the Canadian company took a look at the British, and they shouted the price so high when they came up. How can they play? Really every oriental movie is "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"? Forget it, give up.
In the beginning, Canadians chose to give up.
Ronan motioned to Connie, and Connie said loudly, "Embassy Pictures, 2 million US dollars."
The people in the British company subconsciously wanted to shout three million dollars, but reason told him to raise another one million dollars. Such an Oriental movie might not be profitable.
The international market is huge, but there are not many places that can really accept Oriental movies.
They know very well that not every Eastern movie is called "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
The hall fell silent for a while, and no one seemed to bid anymore.
Zhang Guoshi couldn't help but feel a little anxious. Could it be that the name he has made in a few years is only worth 2 million US dollars in the world?
On stage, Zhang Baimao first looked at the people at Europa Films, and then at Harvey Weinstein, who represented Miramax.
Why don't they bid?
The people from the British company closed their mouths, and the people from several companies in Canada seemed to come to make soy sauce. They never spoke.
The truly competitive ones are Embassy Pictures, Miramax and Europa Films.
"Three million dollars!" The Frenchman bid.
Ronan glanced at Harvey Weinstein, and it was a bit strange that this fat man could actually calm down.
Harvey Weinstein is calm, but extremely confident. As a person who imports films from overseas all the year round, he has too much experience in how to deal with these overseas producers and maximize his own interests.
This film has a selling point. As long as it is guaranteed that the theater is near the Chinese-inhabited area, it may get a good box office.
Harvey Weinstein certainly does not think that this film can be compared to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which is all western core, and the international fame of the director and actors is not comparable to the group of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
He wanted to take this film, but he was unwilling to pay too high a price. Even US$3 million was a bit too high.
Fortunately, he has a way, and he has used it overseas more than once, and it succeeds most of the time.
The film companies in these small places dream of entering the international market. As long as they are targeted, it is not difficult to do so.
Ronan retracted his gaze from Harvey Weinstein and gestured to Connie. Connie immediately said, "Embassy Pictures, 5 million US dollars!"
As soon as the offer was made, the people from Europa Pictures immediately froze.
Zhang Baimao nodded secretly, and the price of five million U.S. dollars had exceeded the minimum expectations.
The hall fell silent again, Ronan suddenly felt his eyes turn to his side, and immediately looked over. The fat Harvey Weinstein just turned his head back.
"Miramax." Harvey Weinstein said suddenly, "25 million dollars!"
The hall was completely silent, most of the buyer's eyes fell on Harvey Weinstein, all of which were puzzled and puzzled.
Twenty-five million dollars? Is Miramax crazy?
The total box office of all the films of that director Zhang is not worth 20 million US dollars!
Ronan frowned. What is Harvey Weinstein doing? He certainly wouldn't think Harvey Weinstein was crazy, but whoever in Hollywood knows the astuteness and calculation of this fat man in buying and selling movies?
But why does Harvey Weinstein offer such a ridiculously high price for a film that can be taken for at most seven or eight million dollars?
Is "Hero" really so powerful?
Ronan tried hard to think about it. The domestic box office of "Hero" seems to be more than 100 million soft sister coins, and the North American box office is about 40-50 million US dollars. The specific figures are not remembered, and other places overseas don't know much.
The $25 million buyout is only part of the cost, and there are various publicity and distribution expenses behind it, which is too risky.
Harvey Weinstein is in a hurry to give Zhang Baimao their money.
Could it be said that Harvey Weinstein is a deeply hidden flower lover? Ronan flashed this thought.
Let him believe that a guy who dared to lock foreign directors and producers in a hotel room to force their consent in order to buy a film at a low price, inexplicably offering a high price is a normal behavior, it is impossible.
Connie looked at Ronan and asked if she wanted to follow up.
The smile at the corner of Zhang Baimao's mouth is almost overwhelming. This single selling international copyright can generate profit!
But he worked hard in the business world for many years, and after all he retained some sense. He looked at Harvey Weinstein and confirmed: "Miramax bid 25 million US dollars?"
Harvey Weinstein said lightly: "If Miramax wins the bid in the end, Miramax can pay a tenth as a deposit immediately after signing the contract."
Hearing this, Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi looked at each other, and at the same time relaxed.
Harvey Weinstein turned his head to look at Ronan and asked: "Ronan, business belongs to business, friendship is friendship, you can bid."
He is quite confident, with Ronan Anderson's shrewdness, he would certainly not spend such a high price on this film.
Ronan smiled and said, "The Embassy Pictures has withdrawn."
Harvey Weinstein laughed, a little smug in his smile.
Ronan glanced at the Jewish fat man, his face was calm, but he became more certain that Harvey Weinstein would never pay the $25 million.
Just now Harvey Weinstein said to pay the deposit first, Ronan remembered something, combined with what he knew about Harvey Weinstein's personality, it is not difficult to determine the other party's operation methods.
"Are there any bids?" Zhang Baimao looked around the hall and confirmed for the last time: "Are there any bids?"
Seeing that no one responded, he said to Harvey Weinstein: "Mr. Weinstein, the international copyright of "Hero" belongs to Miramax."
The staff belonging to Zhang Baimao in the hall applauded together, seeming to be extremely satisfied with the result.
Harvey Weinstein laughed again, and walked over to talk to Zhang Baimao in a low voice. Ronan could not hear him from a distance, but he could guess it. It is estimated that it was an agreement to pay a deposit, formally negotiate and sign an agreement. Time or something.
Miramax just won the bid, and there are still many processes to go.
"We gave up completely?" Connie asked in a low voice.
As an assistant, she knew that Ronan came here this time, one of the main goals was "Hero".
Ronan shrugged slightly: "We can't do like Harvey Weinstein. Are we going to bid 30 million US dollars?"
Coupled with investment in publicity and distribution, the risk will rise exponentially.
Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi quickly ended their whispered conversation with Harvey Weinstein, sent the others out of the hall, and invited everyone to the banquet in the evening.
Everyone, including Ronan, declined the invitation.
Those two did not insist, after all, the high price of 25 million US dollars had already plunged them into excitement.
For filmmakers of this era, this is absolutely astronomical.
Never before has a film sold at such a high price internationally.
As long as it is made public, Zhang Guoshi's position will turn somersaults upwards, and Zhang Baimao's net worth will soar.
Ronan got in the car and told Connie to close the front and back partitions, and said: "Let the people from the Embassy Pictures branch keep an eye on Harvey Weinstein and the producer, and determine when and where they sign the contract. Related The news should reach me as soon as possible."
"Are we going to fight for this film?" Connie heard Ronan's intention ~EbookFREE.me~ Ronan smiled and said: "Just try it, even if there is no result in the end, we won't lose anything. ."
If Harvey Weinstein really wants to spend $25 million to buy "Hero", he has nothing to say.
It's just that he stayed here for a few more days.
It happened to be able to take a look at Dashanghai at this time, but unfortunately I didn't bring a beauty here.
Ronan thought again: "You change a hotel and book a room for me again. The film festival is about to end. After that, you stay with Vinci and let the others return to Los Angeles by business jet."
Connie asked: "Make the illusion that we are leaving?"
Ronan nodded: "Well, be more serious."
Connie said, "I'll get in touch now."