Chapter 453: A rare pre-sale

After dealing with Tom Cruise, Ronan received a joint invitation from Zhang Guoshi and Zhang Baimao to participate in the North American copyright pre-sale of Zhang Guoshi's new film "Ambush on Ten Sides".
Because of the success of "Hero", the pre-sales attracted many Hollywood film companies, many of which attended by senior film companies.
For example, Lionsgate Pictures, New Line Pictures, Bowei International, Sony Columbia, and 20th Century Fox have all sent high-level officials.
Ronan sat with Chris of Sony Columbia Pictures.
"Oriental people learn very quickly." Chris said to Ronan while listening to the introduction of a film by an American producer specially hired by the new screen: "How quickly I learned to pre-sell copyright."
Ronan lowered his voice and said: "The "Hero" is a big box office, they have this kind of capital."
Chris asked: "Can "Hero" have a box office of over 80 million dollars?"
Ronan shook his head: "It's difficult. It will be downgrade in two to three weeks. If nothing else, the North American box office will be around $75 million."
"It's okay to exceed $200 million in the world, right?" The envy in Chris' tone was well hidden.
Ronan smiled and whispered: "The global box office has exceeded 200 million US dollars."
Thanks to the unified control of international copyright in the hands of the Embassy Pictures, Ronan’s attention has allowed the Embassy Pictures to actively invest resources to promote the promotion and distribution of "Hero" worldwide. Today's global box office numbers are more than Ronan’s impression. A lot higher.
Chris finally couldn't help it, and said, "You only spent 5 million dollars to buy the international copyright."
Ronan told the truth: "The investment in publicity is several times the copyright fee."
Chris said directly: "Don't be unsatisfied, Ronan. Relativity Entertainment's investment in "Hero" is absolutely under 20 million US dollars! How much profit can a single box office bring? Even if the box office of the East is excluded, the net profit of the box office will be less. There is also $30 million, right? Next, there will be DVD and TV broadcasts. If the final net profit of this hero is not $50 million, I will make up for the rest."
Ronan said, "Well, if it's less than 100 million US dollars, how about you make it up for me?"
Chris shot back: "Why don't you just give me the portion of more than 50 million US dollars?" He sighed: "Sony Entertainment has been discussing this film recently. Colombia has many more profitable films, but investment At such a low level, there will be no one in five years. And what about you? In the last three years, which one is this?"
"I just had better luck." What else Ronan could say: "The people below work hard."
Chris suddenly changed his voice: "Ronan, have you considered joining Sony Entertainment?"
Ronan looked at Chris and asked, "Is this your personal meaning or Sony Entertainment?"
"I personally like working with you very much." Chris said vaguely: "Sony Entertainment will definitely welcome Relativity Entertainment to join."
Ronan knew that as the number of successful films of Relativity Entertainment increased, it was impossible not to attract the attention of big companies, but he would not leave them any illusions, and said firmly: "I have no plans to join any company."
Fortunately, DreamWorks has not fallen, and the performance in the past two years is not bad. For the time being, it is still ahead of Relativity Entertainment.
Chris sighed and said, "Unfortunately, I can't work with you."
Ronan said, "It's better. Chris, how about you join Relativity Entertainment?"
Chris smiled: "I'll talk about this later."
It just so happened that the American staff hired by New Picture Company issued the information. Chris took the information and changed the topic: "They prepared quite comprehensively."
Ronan looked through the information and found that the preparations for the new screen were indeed very adequate this time. The script, budget, plan and financing situation, etc., all have relevant data and documents. Even a third party that Eastern movies would never use. Film guarantees have cooperated with Allianz Group and reached a third-party guarantee agreement.
Having said that, with a third-party completion guarantee, the budget is possible.
It can be seen that after the success of "Hero", Zhang Guoshi has brought a huge international influence, and this influence is not limited to awards, but more of the trust of the market.
This is commendable for an oriental director.
After all, the Eastern director who can win awards at the three major European film festivals is not only Zhang Guoshi himself, but he is the only one who can pre-sell the North American distribution rights.
Ronan could see that New Picture Company had done a lot of preparations in advance for this pre-sale, especially after being rejected by him.
"Are you going to buy this "Ambush on Ten Sides"?" Chris asked in a low voice.
Ronan shrugged: "Buy at the right price."
This is a pre-sale of North American copyrights, but the budget is based on bidding.
It didn't take long for the bidding to officially begin.
When the American producer who presided over the bidding announced a base price of 3 million U.S. dollars, the venue suddenly fell silent, and no one seemed to want to bid.
The base price of North American copyright is only US$3 million, which is definitely an increase compared to the US$5 million international copyright of "Hero".
Chris looked at the silent Ronan, swallowed the words to his lips, and waited patiently.
Zhang Guoshi kept circling the meeting room with his eyes, a little anxious.
If the copyright pre-sales meeting cannot sell the copyright or the price is too low, he will be a joke if the news goes back to the other side of the Pacific.
Ronan glanced at Zhang Guoshi and Zhang Baimao, and scanned the people in the conference room again. These people seemed to have a tacit understanding, as if they were suppressing their colleagues in the East in this way.
For the sake of a hero, Ronan was the first to bid: "3 million dollars!"
If no one bids and can get the North American copyright for $3 million, it is estimated that there will be a profit.
"Five million dollars!" Chris smiled at Ronan.
What could Ronan say, shrugging his shoulders to him slightly, and before waiting for him to continue bidding, the executive from Twentieth Century Fox yelled, "Six million dollars!"
This has exceeded the international copyright transaction price of "Hero".
After shouting for 6 million US dollars, Ronan did not plan to make a move. After all, martial arts films are just a passer-by in the North American film market.
Lionsgate’s Navas has been in contact with the new screen recently, and originally thought that the talk was about to go, but he didn't expect the new screen to have such a bidding.
He also saw Ronan and fell silent after seeing Ronan shouting a price. He suddenly hesitated, but thought that the box office of "Hero" directed by Zhang Guoshi was close to 75 million U.S. dollars, and his heart was hot again.
This Zhang Guoshi has already proven himself in the North American market, unlike the box office "City of God".
Moreover, "City of God" has been downgraded from North American theaters, and only received more than 6 million US dollars in the North American box office, which brought considerable losses to Lionsgate. As the person directly in charge, he has an unshirkable responsibility. We must find a way to make up for the loss and prove our ability.
"8 million U.S. dollars!" The bidder was Robert Shea of ​​New Line Pictures.
Tenerio of Bowei International directly added 2 million US dollars: "10 million US dollars!"
The price was shouted, and the venue was silent for a moment.
Navas no longer hesitated and increased the price: "12 million US dollars!"
When he heard an offer that was higher than one, Ronan completely became a bystander.
Chris was determined to increase the price again, but he was unmoved when he saw Ronan. After a little thought, he gave up his intention to increase the price. Ronan continued to run the two oriental martial arts films "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Hero". When it comes to understanding of oriental martial arts films, all the Hollywood people present are not as good as Ronan.
It is better to proceed with caution.
Robert Shay then shouted the price of 15 million dollars!
Chris looked around and found that Hollywood has its inherent rules of operation, and most companies regard it as an important reference standard. New films directed by "Heroes" are bound to be valued.
If he hadn't met Ronan today, he would fight for it too?
Tenerio of Broadway International once again stood up: "US$16 million!"
This price is already quite high, even exceeding the North American distribution copyright fees for most Hollywood movies.
Navas thought of the $20 million quotation that the other party wanted to make when negotiating with the new screen before, and he was cruel and said loudly, "Liongate Pictures, $20 million!"
Everyone in the conference room looked at Navas, and many people seemed to be unbelievable that the pre-sale of an oriental martial arts film could sell for such a high price.
Zhang Baimao is overjoyed~EbookFREE.me~ Pre-sale in North America alone is enough to recover the production cost...
The business of this movie will not lose money no matter how you do it.
"Lions Gate Pictures, $20 million for the first time!"
The American producer who presided over the bid said loudly: "The second time for $20 million! A deal for $20 million! The North American distribution copyright of "Ambush on Ten Sides" belongs to Lionsgate!"
The staff of the new screen applauded first, and there was sparse applause in the meeting room.
Ronan glanced at Navas, greeted Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi, and was the first to divorce to bid for the venue.
Chris followed from behind: "Ronan, why do you give up after making a bid?"
Ronan replied casually: "The risk is too great."
Chris made a little calculation in his mind, and invested 20 million US dollars in copyright fees, and then invested more than 10 million US dollars in publicity. The box office of this film cannot be too much lower than "Hero", in order to achieve profit through online and offline.
It seems that the risk is a bit big.
Ronan got out of the hotel and arrived in front of the car. He was about to get on the car. Chris followed him and invited him: "Tomorrow at noon, Sony Entertainment will have a reception. Do you have time to attend?"
"Sorry, my time is not suitable." Ronan also had friendship with Chris, and explained: "Tomorrow, the Embassy Pictures will have an internal audition with the joint theater. I must attend."
Chris moved in his heart and asked: "Is it "The Bournemouth 2"?"
Ronan nodded: "Yes, "The Bournemouth 2".
It’s April, and the 2003 North American summer vacation is coming soon.
(In reality, "Ambush on Ten Sides" was released by Sony in North America, and it is said to be US$20 million in copyright fees.)
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