The Greatest Showman (Big Play Bone)

Chapter 363: Full of sincerity

Within an hour, Renly and Drake returned to the same hotel again to visit another giant in the independent film industry.

If the Weinstein brothers were born for Oscars, all the works in their hands have only one goal: the statuette; then Focus Pictures and Fox Searchlight were born for independent films, and these two companies are also under the top A large film company, as an independent label, specializes in the independent field.

The goal of these two labels is not for Oscars, but to be able to continuously dig out more potential works and film practitioners from the independent film industry. To put it simply, it is the brand effect. The Oscar is just an additional product to establish a brand for its parent company's brand that cannot be measured by money.

The style of Fox searchlight is relatively small and fresher. The route of warmth and healing is the mainstream. All Wes Anderson's works are released by them. In addition, "500 days with Summer", "127 hours", "Slumdog Millionaire", "Juneo", "Little Sunshine" and other works are also responsible for their operation and distribution. Although there are occasional dark works such as "Black Swan" and "Shame", but after all Only a few.

According to rumors, at this year’s Sundance, Fox searchlights are chasing two works, “Another Earth” and “Double-faced Martha”.

In comparison, the style of Focus Films is more open and close, and there are often some unexpected choices. In their release history, you can see orthodox independent films such as "Motor Diary", "Survival in the Wild", and "Atonement", as well as challenges such as "Brokeback Mountain", "Oriental Promise", and "Pirate Radio". Works of traditional concepts. Of course, there is also Lan Li's first large-screen work, "Buried alive."

However, the overall propaganda methods of Fox Searchlight and Focus Pictures are more formal and traditional. In general, they are open and upright and win with absolute strength; while the Weinstein brothers are not compromised for victory, even if their hands are dirty. At whatever it takes.

It can be seen from some actual cases. In 2005, Focus Pictures "Brokeback Mountain" lost to Lionsgate's "car crash", and in 2007, Focus Pictures' "atonement" lost to Miramax's "Old Nowhere"

Miramax was a company founded by the Weinstein brothers and was later merged by Disney. However, the two brothers broke up with Disney in 2005, left the company and established their own business.

Standing at the door of the hotel room, Drake nervously adjusted his tie, then faced Lan Li, and asked nervously, "How is it? Do I look regular enough?" Although this is not the first time, but Drake's tension still hasn't been relieved much.

"You remind me of the waiter in the restaurant." Lan Li replied solemnly, and Drake nodded contentedly, then raised his hand and knocked on the door of the room.

In about fifteen seconds, the door of the room opened, and a middle-aged man about forty years old appeared in front of him, with a cordial smile on his face, expressing welcome.

The forehead, which has been overwhelmed, shone brightly, but there is still a half circle of dark gray short hair on the back of the head, which should be able to keep warm in winter; the scum on the chin is neatly trimmed, and a pair of gold glasses is placed on the bridge of the nose. With the lake blue shirt, it doesn't look like a practitioner in the film industry, but like an assistant professor working in a university.

"Welcome, welcome." The man opened the door and let the passage open. "Thank you for agreeing to my meeting request so quickly. I was still worried. It is estimated that there will be no appointment for dinner tonight." With a touch of intimacy, "The weather in Park City was really terrible these past two days. It only snowed in the morning, and it was too troublesome to go out."

The man guided Drake and Lanly to sit down in the hall, "I'm about to make a pot of coffee, do you need it? Or should we follow the British tradition and have a little afternoon tea?" The second half of the sentence is opposite. Lan Li said.

Lan Li responded with a polite smile, "It's not a good idea to have afternoon tea in Park City." The ending voice rose slightly, and there was a trace of joking in his eyes, and the taste of teasing could not help but flow out:

The area in which Salt Lake City is located is the holy land of Mormons/Sects, and more than 80% or even 90% of the residents are believers. Therefore, the customs here are very different from other cities. The most notable point is that alcohol is not sold here, as is the case in any public place, even on supermarket shelves. The beers on the shelves are alcohol-free.

The man immediately tasted the humor in Renly's words and nodded, "Fortunately, my wife does not know where I am going on business this week." Another famous doctrine of Mormon/Teacher is: polygamy.

The subtle humor in this sentence immediately made the scene harmonious. The frequency of the humor on both sides was on the same channel, which was really helpful. The man turned his head, told his assistant to make coffee, and then sat down opposite Renly and Drake, "It’s a pleasure to meet you, I’m Douglas-ellner, I’m in charge of publishing at Focus Pictures. Department management."

"I heard my colleagues talk about the grand movie viewing scene in Toronto before, and I always wanted to see with my own eyes the people who have been talking about it recently. I finally saw it in Park City today." Douglas smiled and looked at Lan Li, who was familiar. The enthusiasm, coupled with the topic of "buried alive", easily eliminated the estrangement between the two sides.

Just when Lan Li thought that Douglas would continue to draw closer to this topic, he changed his conversation, "However, I can put aside my personal situation for a while. I hope that there will be time to talk about it slowly, but Saint The enthusiasm of the Dans audience can’t wait. I invite you over today to talk about the issue of the North American distribution rights of “Crazy Love”.”

Straightforward, straightforward, and at the same time inadvertently reminded the "buried alive" cooperation matters, stop here. It set off the atmosphere just right and showed enough sincerity.

Judging from the short thirty seconds of the face-to-face meeting, Douglas and Harvey are completely different styles.

Drake was still a little nervous, but he didn't have the feeling that he was so excited that he couldn't help himself. He looked at Douglas seriously, and said cautiously but firmly, "Uh, may I ask, Focus Pictures wants to buy." Is the North American distribution rights of "Crazy Love"?"

Douglas smiled and nodded in affirmation.

Lan Li almost guessed the content of Drake’s next sentence, but before he could stop him, Drake said out loud, "My only requirement is that Lan Li can get 10% of the box office dividend. "After speaking, Drake put his hands on his chest and made a defensive posture, as if he would no longer accept any other forms of negotiation.

Lan Li couldn't help but want to help the amount. The real negotiation doesn't work like this. No one will show all his hole cards in the first time, which is tantamount to directly pushing himself into a passive position.

However, Lan Li can understand Drake's mood. To be honest, Drake's firm friendship made Lan Li feel warm and moved. Remuneration is second. Through the movie "Love Is Crazy", I have made a group of friends, which is the most rare.

"Drake's point is that we are more inclined to split than buyouts." Lan Li had to take the initiative to stand up. Although he can't redeem the sentence just now, he can at least explain it briefly.

Douglas nodded suddenly, and his gaze fell on Lan Li. Then he smiled and said to Drake, "Actually, I think so too. Lan Li is a very good actor. "He definitely contributed to the success of this movie."

Drake showed a contented smile, nodded repeatedly, and then patted Lan Li's shoulder. There was a flash of joy in his eyes, as if he was saying, "I told you." This made Lan Li also laughed blankly.

"However, we still need to discuss the proportion of dividends." Since Drake is straightforward, Douglas did not go around, and first expressed his own views. Seeing Drake's open mouth wanting to defend, Douglas did not. He stopped Drake in a hurry, "You listen to our proposal first, and then we can express our opinions slowly, how about?"

That relaxed gesture made Drake think about it carefully, and then nodded in agreement.

Douglas slowly leaned against the back of the chair and raised his legs, but he didn't have that kind of superior temperament on his body. Instead, he was more like a professor assistant participating in an academic discussion in class~lightnovelpub.net~. Sure enough, everyone's temperament is different, and the impressions and effects they bring are also completely different.

Before the negotiation, Douglas was naturally well prepared. Drake made a provisional request just now. He needs to adjust the plan slightly, "We have three plans. First, buy out, we are willing to pay 5 million in copyright fees. , Buying out the North American distribution rights of the works in one fell swoop."

Douglas noticed the look in Drake's arguing eyes. He did not hurriedly added, "As for how to allocate this fee within the crew, you can discuss it slowly. Of course, the follow-up promotional expenses of the film, Focus Pictures will take full charge of."

Hearing these words, Drake settled down a bit and continued to listen.

"Second, share." Douglas said methodically, apparently fully prepared, knowing it well, and sure to win. "We paid 2.5 million in copyright fees, and the crew could get 25% of the money. Box office dividends. This ratio includes the dividends of directors, actors, screenwriters, producers, etc. As for the specific ratio, it is a matter within the crew. But in this way, during the promotion period, the crew will Need to bear part of their own expenses."

"The last option is also to split. However, the situation is slightly different." Douglas paused for a moment, looked at Lan Li, then looked at Drake, "The copyright fee is four million, but the box office dividend ratio of the crew is 15%. Similarly, the crew members need to bear part of the promotional expenses. Of course, Focus Pictures can guarantee that we will still treat the promotion schedule with the highest standards."

After speaking, Douglas gave a big smile, "What do you think?" ()

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