As the copyright owner of "Blair Witch", Yi Feiyang is communicating or negotiating with the heads of several film companies.
These old foxes who have been famous in Hollywood for a long time, as soon as they smell the smell of money, they can't help but rush over to bargain with Yi Feiyang, hoping to get the other party's approval and release the film "Blair Witch" together.
"Dear Mr. Yi, if you think it's okay, our film company is willing to offer you one million US dollars to buy the rights to the drama "Blair Witch" from you!" said a thin white man.
"Yi, if you are willing, I am willing to bid 1.5 million, and I only want the rights to distribute it in Los Angeles!" said another dwarf.
"Ha, I'm willing to pay two million! Guys, it's two million! Yi, you can consider my suggestion. As long as you are willing to sign, the two million will be yours!" A wealthy man directly handed over a box
The dollar bills were placed on the table.
The fat man Gao Jiabao, who was so excited when he saw the money, was so beautiful when he was around Yi Feiyang. He opened the box and looked at the colorful banknotes. He felt like he was dreaming!
Two million!
millionaire!
Just when everyone was shocked by this rich man, a voice said: "I am willing to pay three million! Three million US dollars! Buy the copyright of this movie!" As he spoke, Mike, the director of Lionsgate Pictures
Walked in. "Dear Yi, you're all right. Look, the price I offered is interesting, right?"
three million!
God!
This is quite generous!
Supervisor Mike was so proud that Boss Gutas gave him an order to buy the copyright of "Blair Witch", so he had no choice but to use money to smash this damn Chinaman to death.
When he thought about being scolded in front of his boss because of Yi Feiyang's appearance, Supervisor Mike became very angry. He didn't understand how this damn Chinese guy did it and turned a bad movie into such a bad one.
Honghuo, but he understood that he and the other party were at odds, and Yi Feiyang would never sell the copyright to him easily, so he had no choice but to spend huge sums of money on it.
Look, that damn fat Chinese guy next to Yi Feiyang is already drooling greedily.
Yes, who wouldn’t be tempted when faced with three million US dollars?!
Director Mike finally found a little sense of pride.
But before this feeling spread throughout his body, he saw that extremely hateful guy showing an unpleasant smile and then said something.
Yi Feiyang said: "I'm sorry, buddy, three million, I won't sell it!"
With a bang, Director Mike's mind was bombarded.
And it was hit by heavy artillery!
"What did you say? Damn it, three million, did you hear that clearly?!" Mike roared like a pig.
Yi Feiyang leaned close to his ear, faced the angry supervisor Mike, and said, "Are you deaf? Don't say three million, even if you give me five million, I won't sell this drama to you!"
"Why?!" Mike asked.
This is a question that everyone is curious about.
Yes, why?
Could it be that there are still people in this world who can’t get along with money?!
Yi Feiyang's answer was: "Because, I don't like you!"
Slap your face!
Got slapped in the face!
It’s so disrespectful!
Supervisor Mike is blushing!
The others couldn't help but laugh, mocking and sarcastic, making Director Mike want to dig a crack in the ground and crawl in.
…
No matter that Director Mike is also a character, he has suffered such a huge insult, but he is still able to think about the consequences.
If you can't get the copyright, you will be fired by Gusta's boss. In order to complete the task, you have to endure it!
"Ahem, Mr. Yi, I know there may have been some misunderstandings between us in the past, but now I just want to know how you are willing to sell me the copyright of this drama?" Supervisor Mike asked humbly.
"Do you want it?" Yi Feiyang looked at him contemptuously as if he was fishing.
"Yes. I want it." Director Mike felt that he was very humble at this moment.
"If you want it, it's very simple. Let your Gusta boss talk to me!"
"But……"
"No buts! Fatty, see the guests off!"
…
Director Mike and the managers of the small film companies all left, and the originally bustling office became very deserted again.
Fatty Gao Jiabao was going crazy with anxiety. He pulled Yi Feiyang and said, "Did you have a grudge against money in your last life? Three million. As long as you say yes, we will be rich!"
Yi Feiyang gave the fat man who was obsessed with money a slap in the face, "Wake up, three million can do this to you. If I let you see ten million, wouldn't I make you happy to death?!"
"Ten million, what do you mean?" The fat man blinked.
"It means... take the long term to catch the big fish!" Yi Feiyang smiled mysteriously.
"Ten million, three million..." The fat man and the gods fought. "But three million can be seen, but ten million is still unbelievable. What if it is like a chicken flying egg?"
Yi Feiyang kicked the fat man hard, "Fuck you, you crow's mouth!"
"I'm not a crow's mouth, I'm cautious!"
"Don't worry. If you are cautious, I will be cautious too. Maybe someone is also cautious!"
…
As the boss of Lionsgate Films, Gustaa is a banker and has always been very cautious in doing things, because the financial industry does not allow for any sloppiness. As long as you write one less zero or add one more punctuation mark, the loss may be hundreds.
Thousands, even tens of millions...
Gusta had expected that Supervisor Mike would return empty-handed. However, he was a little surprised when Yi Feiyang said that he would not sell it even for five million.
This Chinese guy is very interesting!
The boring financial industry makes Gusta, who is only in his forties this year, like some interesting things, such as investing in and starting a movie company.
Interesting movies and interesting people will make Gusta feel his life is easier and more real.
To be honest, Gusta has a very good business sense and a keen sense of the film market. Otherwise, he would not be able to develop Lionsgate into one of the new seven major film companies in the future.
It was precisely because of this keen sense of smell that he saw the potential value of the small movie "Blair Witch". He wanted to get it, no matter what method he used. But before that, he was very interested in meeting this
Wonderful Chinese people.
…
This is a super luxurious Chinese teahouse.
Gusta has always followed his own rules when dating clients, which is to try to cater to the clients' preferences, satisfy the client's requirements, and make people feel his sincerity and meticulous care. This is the only way to succeed in business. To put it bluntly,
Well, doing business is actually about dealing with people. Once you deal with the people, the business will be done.
Gusta has never had the habit of looking at other people's dishes, because his father has taught him since he was a child that nothing in this world is humble. If you look at something with humble eyes, then that thing will also be treated with humble eyes.
look at you with eyes.
So when Gusta saw Yi Feiyang, he seemed very polite and enthusiastic, without the air of a bank tycoon or movie tycoon.
"You are Mr. Yi, I am Gusta... I don't know if you like it here, but I like the Chinese tea here very much. China is a mysterious country. The Silk Road has brought us silk, porcelain, and...
There is such a delicious tea...Thank God, thank you lovely China!" Gusta said with a smile. From his face, you can only see friendliness and kindness.
Yi Feiyang finally understood why the other party was so successful. These words alone made people have an inexplicable liking for him.
This is a lovely person!
He is also a terrible person!
Looking at the other person's beard that almost stood up when he smiled, Yi Feiyang thought of those grinning lions in the animal world...
"Let's get straight to the point, Mr. Gusta. What do you want to ask me for today?"
"Haha, Mr. Yi is so straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush. This is a check for three million US dollars. I want to buy all the movie rights in your hands!" Gusta looked at Yi Feiyang with a smile on his face.
Seems very determined.
Yi Feiyang picked up the three million check and looked at it.
Gusta said: "Don't worry, this check is issued by Citibank. I know that you Hong Kong people trust this bank very much. You can cash it at any time with the check."
"Three million US dollars may not be a big amount, but for you at this stage, I believe it will be of great help... I heard that you borrowed a loan shark to purchase the copyright, right? For those who have worked in banking,
To me, that was a very scary group of people!"
Awesome, really awesome!
Yi Feiyang had to give a thumbs up to praise this wise and calm movie boss.
Before coming to negotiate, I have obviously found out all the details about Yi Feiyang. I have already designed a cover, and I am afraid that you will not obey?!
Faced with the temptation of three million US dollars, Yi Feiyang did not put the check directly in his pocket, but returned it.
"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Gusta. Although I need money very much, this little money is dispensable to me!"
Gusta smiled, "I don't quite understand this. Why didn't you sell it immediately after you bought it for 200,000 for 3 million? Do you think this drama has greater value?
?”
"Yes!" Yi Feiyang said, "Whether you think I am greedy or you think I am talking big words, I can tell you clearly..." Yi Feiyang looked at Gusta with an oppressive look, and then
He said mysteriously: "The box office of this drama will exceed 100 million in the future!"
Gusta smiled very elegantly, "Dear Mr. Yi, although I haven't been involved in movies for a long time, I have done my homework before this. Yes, your "Blair Witch" is indeed very popular.
, especially after you made a series of small moves to make it popular, many people are full of curiosity about it, so I boldly guessed that the box office of this drama can exceed 10 million, and it is precisely because of this that I will come up with it.
I’ll give you three million... But now, you actually say that its box office can exceed 100 million in the future, which really makes me a bit... haha, you know, it’s unimaginable!"
Yi Feiyang nodded, "Oh, really, I seem to have said something wrong..."
Gusta thought to himself: "This Chinese man is quite saved and knows how to admit his mistakes."
But before Gusta finished thinking, Yi Feiyang said: "I really made a mistake just now. This drama is not capable of breaking 100 million, but can break 200 million!"
Gusta, who was drinking tea, almost spit out a mouthful of tea.
"Ahem, did I hear you right? Dear Yi, what did you just say? Breaking 200 million? Just this drama?"
"Yes, Mr. Gusta, if you don't believe it, we can take a gamble..." Yi Feiyang smiled strangely, which made Gusta feel like he saw a fox, and an old fox.
"How to bet?"
"Just these three million..." Yi Feiyang pointed to the check on the table, "If you are willing to add another three million, making a total of six million, invest it all in the promotion of this drama, and use this
This mockumentary has become a hit all over the United States, making people think it is a true story. If you want to watch it, I guarantee you that the global box office of this drama will definitely exceed 200 million in the future!"
"Spend six million for publicity?" Gusta took a breath. You must know that Lionsgate Pictures has just been established for just over a year. Most of the movies it shoots are small and medium-low-cost productions, often one movie.
It was only a few million dollars invested, but now, having to spend six million to gamble on the future of a low-cost small movie is really a huge bet.
Seeing that Gusta was still hesitating, Yi Feiyang said excitedly: "Why don't you dare? I thought Mr. Gusta was so heroic and would definitely give it a try. We have a song in China that says you will win if you love to fight. I don't know.
Does Mr. Gusta have the courage?!"
Gusta smiled, "Yes, your bet is a bit high, but it seems that no matter whether you win or lose, you won't lose much."
"How could it be? If this movie can't break 200 million, I don't want a penny! If after spending 6 million in promotional funds, the box office really exceeds 200 million, then I demand to get 100 million after the box office share.
Thirty-thirds of the profit! How about it, this isn’t too much to ask for, right?”
Yi Feiyang's words made Gusta laugh, "Fox, this Chinese is a fox."
"I understand. In fact, it means that you have accepted my three million, but you took it out and used it to promote the movie, and then made a bet with me that if the box office exceeds 200 million, you will share the dividends.
Yeah?"
"Wow, Mr. Gusta is really a smart man. He understands it right away. Look, don't I also have risks in this bet? A risk of three million US dollars!"
"But I always feel like you're trying to do nothing!"
"Illusion, this must be your illusion! How could I do that! I'm not that kind of person! I'm so embarrassed to be empty-handed!" Yi Feiyang argued. "In short, this gamble is very interesting, if you agree
If so, then we are likely to write a Hollywood myth in the future! Think about it, my friend, a small movie with a cost of only 20,000 yuan has created a myth of 200 million box office. For you Lionsgate Pictures, it is simply
A kind of invisible propaganda! Whoever mentions it in the future will not say that you, Mr. Gusta, have vision and courage! That your Lionsgate Pictures has a future and good luck! To put it bluntly, I am thinking about you.
Help you build your company’s golden brand! But this kind of brand cannot be built easily, nor can it be forged with money. It requires opportunity and courage. Now, the opportunity has come, where is your courage?!"
If Gusta hadn't been a wise man, he would have almost been made to agree immediately by Yi Feiyang's words.
"You are right, dear Mr. Yi. This is indeed a very good opportunity, but in my opinion, it is a bit of a fantasy for this drama to break 200 million. How about this, 3 million, I will
How about 3.1 million plus a small change for you? Even if we become friends!"
"Haha. I just said that I don't lack the money. Whether it's three million or three million and one million, I just want to work with you to create miracles! Do you understand that miracles are more unlikely to happen?
The more things become, the more worth creating, isn’t it?!”
Yi Feiyang's unyielding behavior made Gusta very angry. At the same time, he also became interested in Yi Feiyang's bold gamble.
Touching the mustache often worn by American tycoons, Gusta fell into deep thought.
Yi Feiyang did not disturb him and just drank tea silently.
The person who can create Lionsgate's ambitious hegemony must also be an ambitious person, unless he is wrong.
Indeed, Gusta is ambitious and has ambitions to become a major Hollywood film company. From a banker to a filmmaker, Gusta has a belief and slowly rises to dominate the world.
Now, is this an opportunity or a challenge?
"Okay, dear Yi, I agree to your proposal. I will spend 6 million U.S. dollars to promote "The Blair Witch Project." The box office exceeds 200 million. After the box office is divided, after excluding all expenses and taxes, you can get 100 million U.S. dollars.
The fifteen-cent dividend can only be fifteen, not thirty!"
As a banker, Gusta is shrewd. He directly calculated all expenses and taxes, and cut the 30% proposed by Yi Feiyang in half, so that Yi Feiyang, a guy who only wants to get dividends, understands that money
Not that easy to make money!
Yi Feiyang smiled. After all, it was the first time to cooperate. Although the proposed share was cut in half, it was at least a good start, so he stretched out his hand and said: "I wish us a happy cooperation!"
