Lin Bingkun and representatives of China Film Group are sitting in the negotiation room, plus Cheng Yuan, the three of them are now receiving a fat sheep, not an important customer.

Lionsgate representative Thomas.

Cheng Yu'an doesn't have a good impression of Lions Gate, but he doesn't dislike it either.

I always feel that this company is too small and family friendly.

I started out as an independent film, and I started to make films and it was still a thing of the past.

However, Lionsgate became less courageous as time went on. After Disney acquired Fox in 2019, the top six Hollywood companies became five, and Lionsgate, which was originally ranked seventh, became the sixth largest.

But I gave you the opportunity but you didn’t use it. I just let Netflix pick the peach.

And perhaps because it started out as a small-budget film company, Lionsgate lacks the spirit of pioneering and innovation.

Catch a sheep and drag it to death.

I'm talking about you, "Saw 9". I heard that the 10th part is also confirmed to be in preparation.

Return to the negotiation room scene.

"No no no, Mr. Thomas, $500,000 is too low."

Lionsgate has released some Asian horror films and has done some research on the Asian film market, but Thomas bullied Cheng Yu'an as a newcomer and deliberately lowered the price.

Cheng Yu'an is not annoyed, it is like this in the business world, and we have to talk after all.

This negotiation was led by Lin Bingkun: "As far as I know, Thailand's "Silent Fire" sold 1.8 million. Do you think our "Phoh" will be worse than theirs?"

"Ok, Lin, the most I can offer is 800,000 US dollars. This is the greatest sincerity of Lions Gate."

"If that's the case, then I think we don't need to talk anymore. I can also tell you that several companies have already talked to me about North American copyright. Look," Lin Bingkun shook his phone, "20

Mr. Daniel from Century Fox will be here in half an hour. If you are really sincere, please quote another price."

Thomas shrugged and said his authority was limited to $800,000.

"Then I'm sorry. I look forward to our next cooperation."

Before Thomas left, he vowed: "Daniel is an old fox. Fox has money, but their money is not so easy to get. Lin, if you can't come to an agreement with this old guy Daniel, you can come to me and I will continue to talk to you."

The company applies for greater authority."

"Okay, I will consider your suggestion." Lin Bingkun shook hands with Thomas and sent him away.

In fact, it didn’t even take half an hour. Fifteen minutes later, Daniel from 20th Century Fox was sitting in front of Cheng Yuan.

This guy is even more ruthless than Lionsgate. He is only willing to pay 200,000 US dollars, and he also wants to buy out the remake rights.

Cheng Yu'an shook his head as he listened and told Daniel the exact prices of Asian thrillers bought in North America in recent years.

"Mr. Daniel, if you really want the North American copyright and remake rights of "Phoh", I will give you a price. What do you think?"

"Okay, g, you are the director." Daniel stretched out his hands in a gesture of invitation.

"The North American copyright and remake rights are packaged for US$4.8 million."

Daniel refused as expected: "G, $4.8 million is obviously not enough. 20th Century Fox will not spend so much money on a new director."

Cheng Yuan said: "Mr. Daniel, you should know that this is a very fair price. Moreover, thrillers are naturally suitable for selling DVDs. I believe the DVD of "Phoh" will sell very well. 4.8 million US dollars is a very good price. And this idea

, as long as Fox is willing, it can be made into a series."

Daniel argued a few more times, and finally the two parties settled the deal for 4.57 million.

The North American copyright and remake rights of "Sniper Phone Booth" belong to 20th Century Fox.

Cheng Yu'an knew that the global box office of this film could reach more than 90 million US dollars, and 20th Century Fox bought it for 4.57 million US dollars. It cannot be said that it is very profitable, but it should be said that it is a bloody profit.

Now that the North American rights have been negotiated, it will be easier to negotiate the subsequent rights, since all those who come are small film producers.

The one with a price of 3,500 US dollars was sold, and at most it was over 10,000 US dollars.

I did a rough calculation in the negotiation room and found that most of them were major business owners in North America and Europe. The copyrights in Africa, Latin America, and Oceania were half sold and half given away, and the few grasslands were all sold out.

The total amount is US$5.87 million.

At this time, the exchange rate of RMB to U.S. dollar was 8.2:1.

48 million soft girl coins!

The total cost of "Sniper Phone Booth" was only 3 million.

"Phone Booth" has already made a profit before it was released.

Moreover, it was a huge profit, which made Cheng Yu'an feel numb.

Is this making money?

Is this how my first movie turned out?

He kept mumbling: "If it's released, you'll make money. If it's released, you'll make money. If you show it once, you'll just make money."

Lin Bingkun and the representatives of China Film Group are equally happy, especially Lin Bingkun. Yindu Institution invested in "Sniper Phone Booth", and Yindu can get a share of the overseas copyright income.

For this movie, the 20 days of filming were as profitable as Yin Du's exhausting work for a whole year.

After the accounts were settled, the China Film Group representative called back to China to report the situation in front of Lin Bingkun and Cheng Yuan, looking excited.

He kept emphasizing: "5.87 million, US dollars, US dollars! 48 million soft sister coins, other than "Hero" and "Big Shot", whose movie can sell for such a high price! Hurry up and get the news out, the group has basically determined that it will be in

We’re going to introduce this film during the summer vacation, and we just have to make a final decision. Isn’t this news enough? Please report it as soon as possible!”

Cheng Yuan was preparing to pack his things and leave.

The door of the negotiation room was pushed open, and a greasy little head popped out and said in blunt Chinese: "Nihao, please kiss the crew of "Phoh"?"

The person who came was an Asian-looking man with a skinny face. His hair looked like it hadn’t been washed for several days and was greasy and shiny.

Cheng Yu'an was sorting out information. The person who came looked familiar to him, but he couldn't remember who it was, so he had to say: "Please come in."

The visitor came in and nervously said in Chinese: "I am Chinese, a little."

Cheng Yuan switched to English: "Who are you looking for?"

"I'm looking for director Cheng Yu'an." The person who came here spoke fluently if he switched to English.

When Lin Bingkun and the representatives of China Film Group saw that they were here to see Cheng Yuan, they left the scene voluntarily.

"This is me, please sit down." Cheng Yu'an asked people to sit down.

The man sat down and introduced himself: "My name is James Wynn. I'm from..."

"Wait a minute," Cheng Yu'an interrupted, "What did you say your name was?"

"James Wan."

"What's your Chinese name?"

"Oh, let me think about it, I have a Chinese name... called Wen Ziren."

It turns out to be you!

But Cheng Yu'an didn't know why Wen Ziren came to him.

James Wan continued: "I watched your "Phoh" this morning, and it was very good."

"Thank you." Cheng Yu'an accepted the flattery.

"Actually, I am also a director." James Wan felt a little embarrassed when he said this.

When Cheng Yu'an heard this, he still didn't understand. He knew that this guy was here to attract investment.

"Oh? Is there any work you can show me?"

"There are some." James Wan quickly took out a DV from his backpack and handed it over.

(O_o)??

I want to see your work, can you give me a DV?

Wen Ziren couldn't help but said: "I have only made a 9-minute short film now."

"It's okay." Cheng Yu'an took the DV. He had already guessed what Wen Ziren was filming.

Press the play button.

Sure enough, it's "Saw 0.5".

Short films before "Saw 1".

After finishing the short film quickly, Cheng Yuan asked: "Great editing, is there anything you need my help with?"

James Wan said: "I want to make this short film into a full-length film and need investment."

Cheng Yuan smiled and said: "There are so many film companies in the United States, why don't you go to them?"

"I approached Universal and Columbia, but they were unwilling to invest in horror films, and Lionsgate didn't want to give money to a new director. So I came to Belgium to try my luck."

"How much money do you need?" Cheng Yu'an asked.

Wen Ziren was overjoyed, there is hope!

"I only need 1.5 million US dollars!" James Wan wanted to make the film with all his heart, and he had already settled the matter in his mind.

With only 1.5 million, he is sure to complete the entire movie.

"I don't want the director's fee. The screenwriter and the starring actor are my classmates, so he will charge a small fee."

Cheng Yu'an ran through his mind several times. In his previous life, it was Lionsgate who invested in "Saw", but this time it fell on him.

"Okay, I'll invest the money." Cheng Yu'an had no reason not to agree.

"Thank you." Wen Ziren's excitement was beyond words.

"I'm going to fly to the United States after the film festival. Then we'll go together and sign the contract in the United States. Is that okay?"

"No problem, no problem." The stone in his heart fell to the ground, and James Wan was ready to relax in Brussels.
Chapter completed!