"The box office has exceeded 100 million?" Li Han was a little stunned when he received the call. "So soon?"
Li Han originally thought he had to wait two days to get over 100 million, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly. You know, once the box office came out on the second weekend, the whole of Hollywood was shocked.
According to the current situation, it is certain that Teddy Bear will break through 200 million U.S. dollars, and may even hit the 300 million U.S. dollar mark. The major entertainment media have surprisingly good evaluations of Teddy Bear, especially Xiao Heihei's acting skills.
Become a highlight.
Seth MacFarlane has even received a promise from Universal Pictures. For the second film, Seth can get up to 80 million in funding.
No, Seth MacFarlane, who couldn't be happier, took a bottle of good wine and came to find Li Han. "It's not surprising that Universal Pictures has such a plan." Li Han said with a smile. "Teddy Bear's North American box office may be
If it exceeds US$300 million, the global box office will definitely not be bad."
"Three hundred million is too difficult. It's very good to reach 250 million." Seth said.
"That's pretty good too." Li Han said with a smile.
Seth MacFarlane nodded. However, this guy was on the phone all the time, so he didn't have time to chat with Li Han. "Seth, if you have something to do, you should take care of it first." Li Han said with a smile.
"Okay, Xiao Hei Hei, please give me a schedule," Seth said.
"no problem."
Li Han smiled and sent Seth off.
Back in the living room, Yile said, "Haha, how about it? The wine is good."
"It's a good wine, but Han, why are you still thinking about drinking? Universal Pictures seems to be investing its own money and doesn't plan to take you with it." Natalie said.
"The investment for this second part is bigger than the first one. Besides, I had no intention of investing in the second part." Li Han said, holding a wine glass.
"Okay, Han, if Teddy Bear is so popular, the box office of the second part will definitely not be bad." Natalie said. "According to your contract with Universal Pictures, the copyright belongs to you, but you can find opportunities to exploit it."
Li Han smiled. "The influence of Universal Pictures is there. Even if I want to obtain the copyright, it will be difficult. Besides, although I have invested in a few movies, I have no intention of participating in the film and television industry."
"But this is such a disadvantage."
Li Han smiled. "It's not really a loss. After all, there's no guarantee of investment. Teddy Bear may make a profit this time, but maybe the bottom part will suffer a loss. Besides, the investment amount is too large and the cycle is uncertain. I don't have it."
Time waits."
"That's true."
"However, Seth seems to be planning to make another movie next year." Natalie said. "Seth just said, Han, why don't you talk to me."
"Seth is not short of funds now. Why should I join in this excitement?" Li Han picked up the coffee and took a sip.
Natalie, Liu Xiaoxiao, and Alta were speechless. This guy, they are selling favors to you, but you are being pretentious, really.
"Forget it, forget it, let's go find Pandora and Xiao Heihei." Liu Xiaoxiao said. "This guy is so stupid."
Li Han looked at the angry Liu Xiaoxiao and shook his head slightly. "Eh."
The phone rang, and Li Han was a little confused. The number seemed to be a director introduced to him by Seth at a reception a few days ago. He signed an agreement of intent and planned to invest in an R-comedy by this director. The money was not much, about three hundred.
Ten thousand.
"Disband the association?" Li Han frowned slightly. "I will consider it."
Li Han, the phone here just hung up, and it rang again after a while. Unexpectedly, the association was also terminated. "The agreement needs to be terminated again."
This was not over yet. After a while, I received calls from the directors of all the comedies I invested in, and without exception, they all canceled the contracts.
"Okay, one point of liquidated damages. If you don't want less, the agreement can be terminated." The clay figurine still has three points of vitality. Don't talk about Li Han, just keep going, just play with me.
"Mr. Li, please see if liquidated damages can be..."
Without waiting to finish speaking, Li Han hung up the phone directly.
Universal Pictures and the investment department received calls from several directors. "Liquidated damages?"
"This Chinese guy looks crazy."
"Although there are provisions for liquidated damages in agreements, according to the rules in the film and television industry, very few people will really care about this."
"You think that Chinese guy is crazy?"
"I think that Chinese guy can only talk a lot."
"That's true." The investment department, here, looked down upon Li Han a little from the beginning. You know, this guy is just a farmer in Montana. He doesn't have much education. Investing in teddy bears is mostly due to luck or luck.
People are really stupid and have too much money.
These guys were stimulated by the teddy bear this time and did not think about it carefully. Did they investigate Li Han's back carefully? Otherwise, according to Universal Pictures' channels, they knew about the relationship between Li Han and the Disney Group.
, not difficult.
As for the dirty business with the Hollywood media, it’s not difficult to find out if you ask around.
But these people are just thinking about how to squeeze Li Han out of Teddy Bear 2, and they also want to get the investment rights to film movies made by directors recommended by Seth. You know, who knows, there will be another movie here.
Teddy Bear, according to the current popularity of Teddy Bear, has a North American box office of 250 million, which is stable, and the global box office has at least doubled.
This is a rare blockbuster film, and the cost is extremely small. It is simply a textbook investment case. However, Universal Pictures has failed this time. Its share is too small, except for Li Han, who has 55%.
, and Seth’s 50%, suddenly Universal Pictures only had 40%.
This has become an industry joke. The investor of one of the most famous film companies in Hollywood is not as discerning as a Chinese boy who has never been in the film and television industry. This is simply a big joke.
Universal Pictures, it’s strange that they have a good impression of Li Han.
The news that Universal Pictures was competing with Li Han to invest in the film quickly spread around the industry, and many film and television companies were happy to see it happen. You know, no one wanted to see a Chinese boy join the Hollywood film and television industry.
Seth MacFarlane, of course, was very angry. There was no good way for his friends to go back on their word. "Han, I'm really sorry."
"Seth, this is none of your business. I have already contacted a lawyer." Li Han said. "Since we want MRT, I will not ask for any less liquidated damages."
"What, Han, no." Seth laughed.
Seth, I was really shocked. You know, there are unspoken rules in the industry, and few people will pursue liquidated damages in the agreement, especially in the circle. Of course, after signing a formal contract, the compensation is generally in accordance with the law.
The agreement is a little different. Of course, according to the law, liquidated damages need to be compensated, but it is a common practice in the circle.
Whoever breaks the unspoken rules, this circle will exclude you. Seth MacFarlane did not expect this. "Seth, I am not a philanthropist. I will come out on this matter." Li
Han said.
Seth and most of these people are friends, and it's hard to talk to both sides. Li Han didn't embarrass Seth. After speaking, Li Han hung up the phone.
Seth MacFarlane smiled bitterly, "It's a big deal, but it's a pity that I don't have time now. I'll go there again in the evening so as not to really cause a big fuss. After all, Li Han doesn't understand some of the rules of the circle."
