Just when the two unlucky guys Dennis and Adelaide were working hard to make the sequel to "The Blair Witch Project", Yi Feiyang, who was at the forefront of the limelight, received a call from Mr. Gusta of Lionsgate Pictures, saying that he had something to discuss with him.
He interviews.
Speaking of which, Mr. Gusta was both surprised and happy during this period. What is happy is that "Blair Witch" has a strong box office, making huge amounts of US dollars in North America and overseas markets, and Lionsgate's reputation is also as Yi Feiyang said before, its popularity is huge.
The rate has increased so much that even established companies such as MGM and Paramount have to take a serious look at their "little brother". What surprised Gusta was that the box office really exceeded 200 million, which meant that he and Yi
Feiyang's previous agreement that if the box office exceeds 200 million, the share of the revenue will reach 30%.
This is a very embarrassing thing for Gusta, who is a banker. It is not that Gusta feels sorry for the money, but that his vision is wrong and he lost to this young Chinese. This is absolutely unacceptable.
tolerated.
However, Gusta was the big boss after all. After thinking about it for a while, he still called Yi Feiyang and asked him to come over to discuss the following contract matters.
When Yi Feiyang arrived at Gusta's president's office, Gusta had just hung up the phone and motioned for Yi Feiyang to sit wherever he wanted. Then he stood up and walked to his wine cabinet, where he picked up a bottle of champagne from the Bordeaux region of France.
"Dear Yi, come, let's have a good celebration." With that, Gusta handed a glass of champagne to Yi Feiyang.
"You have also seen the success of this drama. As you expected before, the North American box office and overseas box office just exceeded 200 million. If the current situation continues, I estimate that the total box office may reach 260 million. We Lion
The share between Door Pictures and major theater chains is a 40-60 share recognized by Hollywood. In other words, our company can get 40% of the 260 million, which is calculated to be about 100 million; if we exclude the copying costs and publicity costs
, and the taxes collected by the government, there are about 80 million left; and you and I have signed an agreement before. If the box office exceeds 100 million, we will share 15% of the dividend. If the box office can exceed 200 million, we will share 100 million.
30% of the bonus. Now, if you win, you can get 30% of the 80 million, which is 24 million US dollars. God, congratulations to you, China Yi, you will soon become a multi-millionaire
Got it!"
Gusta raised his champagne glass and gently clinked the glasses with Yi Feiyang.
Yi Feiyang was not as simple as Gusta thought, and asked: "This 24 million is probably a promissory note, right? When can I get it?"
This sentence is the key point. I am very short of money, but you only mention the amount. You don’t mention payment. Isn’t this cheating? Keep the money in your own hands. This is the last word!
Sure enough, Gusta smiled and said: "Dear Yi, I understand your desire to get your share early, but things have to take your time. Now the North American box office has almost been calculated, but the overseas box office is still unknown.
, coupled with the issues such as theater chain sharing and government taxation that need to be dealt with in the later stage, this will take a while, won’t it?”
"I can wait for time, but how long do I need to wait?"
"What, dear Yi, do you need money very much? If you need it, you can ask, and I can help you pay a little first. After all, as friends, we have to help each other, right?"
"Thank you, Mr. Gusta, thank you for your kindness, but I just want to get my money as soon as possible! Just tell me bluntly, how long do I have to wait?" Yi Feiyang did not accept his words.
"Haha, don't worry, dear Yi, although our company is not big, our work efficiency is still very high... It is October now, and I will let you get this amount by Christmas at the latest."
"In other words, I still need to wait another two or three months?"
"Yes, you can say that. Please believe me, I am a banker, and I am most concerned about accounts. If I switched to another company, I would probably have to wait half a year!"
Gusta is right. As a banker, he pursues the efficiency of capital circulation. The slow return of box office is also a headache for him. But Gusta knows better.
You know, no matter how much money it is, you should keep it in your hands for a while, because this money can generate a lot of interest.
For example, this time, the North American box office has basically been settled, and the overseas box office will arrive in about half a month. However, Gusta still plans to postpone the payment to Yi Feiyang for a month or two because of the US$24 million.
It will bring him tens of thousands of interest during this period!
Money begets money, this is an eternal truth!
As a banker, Gusta already knew this truth when he peed on the bed.
How does Yi Feiyang know what this lion is thinking? Even if he knows, there is nothing you can do about it. After all, many Hollywood film companies are like this. Postponing the division of accounts is a surefire way to alleviate the shortage of capital chain.
"How about it, Yi, if you really need money, I can do it privately..."
Gusta generously offered to lend Yi Feiyang some money again, but Yi Feiyang refused again, "Thank you, Mr. Gusta. I think I'd better wait two months. After all, I don't feel comfortable until my money is spent."
It's easy, isn't it?"
"Well, dear Yi, since you insist so much, I won't force you. But if you have any problems, just tell me. After all, we are also good partners and I will try my best to help you.
"Gusta seemed very cordial and concerned about Yi Feiyang. But then, he changed the topic and said: "Also, there is one more thing, dear Yi, I want to tell you."
Yi Feiyang looked at the other party's strange expression and suddenly felt uneasy.
"You know, dear Yi, there are some bad elements in Hollywood who like to follow the trend. Often when a movie becomes popular, they will make a sequel with great fanfare. In order to prevent this from happening now, I think it is necessary for us at Lionsgate Films to shoot first.
Isn't it the sequel to "Blair Witch"?" Gusta took out a cigar and handed it to Yi Feiyang. Yi Feiyang shook his head and said that he didn't like smoking cigars very much.
Gusta lit up his cigar, took a puff and said, "Well, how should I put it, it's a pleasure to work with you this time. I just don't know if you have any plans to start filming a sequel?"
"Making a sequel? Oh, I'm sorry, I haven't thought about it yet." Yi Feiyang told the truth.
"It doesn't matter, I just have two friends I want to introduce to you." Gusta smiled and clapped his hands, "Let them come in!"
Following Gusta's applause, Yi Feiyang's "old friends" brothers Dennis and Edeardo walked in.
"Nice to meet you, dear Chinaman...oh no, he should be the billionaire director!" Dennis said in a sarcastic tone.
Mr. Gusta was obviously dissatisfied with Dennis's tone, "Can you please not talk to dear Yi with such expectations? I hope you will be friends in the future, not enemies."
Dennis shrugged noncommittally.
Edeardo smiled evilly and said: "Yes, friends, we can be friends and work together to create a sequel to "The Witch", but this time a certain guy can't miss it again!"
Gusta was a little helpless, turned back to Yi Feiyang and said, "Now you should understand what I mean, right?"
Yi Feiyang took a deep breath, "In other words, the mysterious company that is planning to invite these two to film the sequel to "The Witch" is Lionsgate?"
"Yes, we are the so-called mysterious company... I hope you can understand that it is impossible for me to let another company shoot the sequel of "The Witch"!" Gusta said firmly, "This is like a lion capture.
It is impossible to share the prey with other companies. I want to continue to build the brand of "The Witch", yes, maintain the box office and reputation, and we at Lionsgate will continue to rise!"
This time, Lionsgate Pictures reaped the greatest benefits from "The Blair Witch Project", and Gusta's ambitions began to expand. He hoped to open up Hollywood as quickly as possible and let his company rise rapidly.
"I understand your feelings very well, Mr. Gusta, so now, what do you want me to do?" After Yi Feiyang finished speaking, he pointed at Dennis and the two, "Play the clown with them, do you want to cooperate?"
"Oh no, specifically, you have experience in publicity, and they have experience in filming. If you can assist them, I think the sequel to "The Witch" will definitely get twice the result with half the effort!"
Yi Feiyang smiled, "What did you say? Let me assist them?"
The two unlucky guys stood out with their chests and belly protruding, "Why, you don't want to? Don't forget, it was you who stole our work. It was us who should have been famous, not you!"
"Hahaha!" Yi Feiyang laughed, "If even purchasing is considered stealing, then the entire United States will be a paradise for thieves! But until now, I still doubt your IQ..."
"Damn it!"
"hateful!"
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"Okay! Okay! Stop arguing!" Gusta stopped, "I don't care what grudges you have, I hope you can wipe it off from now on! Yes, wipe it off! Put all your thoughts into filming this movie
I hope to see this work in the shortest possible time! Do you understand, dear friend?" Gusta abandoned the kind expression just now and said in a commanding tone.
Dennis and Edeardo, who were still very nervous at first, seemed embarrassed and stopped talking.
Only Yi Feiyang smiled and said: "Sorry, Mr. Gusta, I always like to work alone and don't like to cooperate with others, especially with such people, idiots..."
"Shit, what did you say?"
"Who is the idiot? What did you say?!"
…
Gusta had a headache. He had always been strategizing and there was nothing he couldn't control. But this Yi Feiyang made him feel for the first time what it was that was difficult to control.
"Okay, dear Yi, I understand what you mean, but I hope you won't regret it. After all, you contributed a lot to the first drama. I hope to create another miracle with you!"
Yi Feiyang smiled, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Gusta. But I will never cooperate with these guys!"
"Damn it, it's probably because we don't cooperate with you!"
"Who do you think you are, damn Chinaman! If you hadn't lied to us, you wouldn't be so arrogant!"
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"As you have seen, Mr. Gusta, we are hostile to each other and cannot cooperate. Let's do it next time." Yi Feiyang turned to leave.
Behind him, Gusta said: "Dear Yi, I hope you won't regret it!"
Yi Feiyang paused for a moment and understood the meaning of Gusta's words. In Hollywood, there is no friendship, only interests.
Yi Feiyang took a deep breath and stepped out.
Looking at his back, Gusta sighed, then turned around and said to Dennis and Adeado very deeply: "I don't want to say anything more, I just want to tell you, if you really want to step on someone,
, this time, we must win, understand?!"
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Yi Feiyang walked out of Gusta's president's office and met his "old acquaintance" - Director Mike - in the aisle.
Director Mike was so humiliated by Yi Feiyang last time that he couldn't hold his head up. He didn't have the slightest fondness for this damn Chinaman. If there is anyone in the world who most hopes that Yi Feiyang will be hit by a car when he goes out, then there is no doubt that Director Mike is the first.
Seeing Yi Feiyang, Supervisor Mike pretended to be enthusiastic and said: "Tsk tsk, look, man, who is this? Isn't it the billionaire director? Oh, by the way, look at my memory, it seems like that film was shot by someone else.
Come on, someone is just a despicable second-hand dealer! Haha, the United States is full of miracles now. All kinds of people can be prosperous, and they can make millions of dollars by selling second-hand movies!"
Yi Feiyang didn't bother to pay attention to the cynicism of Mike, the short winter melon supervisor, and was about to pass by him. But Mike came over again and said: "Are you surprised? How come those two fools who were deceived by you are here?"
Here? Let me tell you, they were invited by me, yes, it's me! I just want to see if this authentic sequel to "The Witch" can defeat this faker like you! How about it?
Are you not interested in starting a new drama to compete with us? Let’s see who is the real billionaire director and billionaire screenwriter?!”
Supervisor Mike smiled contemptuously. As long as Mr. Gusta supports him, this sequel to "The Witch" will definitely be a big hit. As for this damn Chinese, he'd better go home and eat shit!
Seeing the sinister and cunning look on Director Mike's face, Yi Feiyang couldn't help but smile, and approached him and said, "Do you know that you are the most annoying person?"
Before Director Mike could answer, Yi Feiyang punched him in the fat belly, "It's your face and your belly!"
"Ouch!" Supervisor Mike yelled, squatting on the ground holding his stomach.
"I didn't expect that there would be such a needy person in this world!" Yi Feiyang shook his head and left.
Supervisor Mike was in the back, "Shit, you rude Chinaman! Go to hell! Ouch! It hurts me so much!"
