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Published at 3rd of November 2021 09:26:35 AM


Chapter 1765: 1765

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The base salary of 20 million US dollars plus a 10% box office dividend, what an outrageous figure is this?

Although Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr. have both received 50 million US dollars in remuneration and made a sensation in North America, they are all flat remunerations, and the box office dividends have been directly bought out in the form of discounts; In fact, judging from the North American box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" and "Iron Man 3", the former is 240 million, and the latter is 409 million, so the current rate of remuneration is used. Calculate, then the pay of "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" should be 40 million, and the pay of "Iron Man 4" should be 60 million.

Of course, the figures of 40 million and 60 million are only estimates. In the calculation process of specific benefit distribution, it is also necessary to take into account the proportion of theater dividends and tax payment. The actual figures should not reach such a high level; but Through intuitive cases, it can be clearly seen that the box office dividend ratio has an important change in the overall benefit distribution.

If it is just a box office dividend, it means that the actors and the crew will advance and retreat together and bear the box office risks together. It is understandable; but Lan Li also has a base salary of 20 million yuan, which means that it is an absolute sum. A transaction that does not lose money.

For Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr., their remuneration is a flat price. After that, the box office of the movie has nothing to do with them, even if the box office bursts out 700 million in North America like "Avatar", Their specific income will not change in any way; but for Lan Li, he does not need to take risks if he loses the box office. The basic salary is the guarantee, and he can continue to pay dividends when the box office blows up, and there is no upper limit.

In other words, this is an unfair deal, and Lanli has the absolute upper hand.

Of course, in the current market environment, 300 million in North America is the mainstream, 400 million in North America is a breakthrough, and the 50 million remuneration of Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr. has exceeded the level of psychological expectations. Movie box office wants Climbing to a higher level is originally an event of ultra-small probability, and they are already full of pours.

But the point is not how high Renly's final remuneration can reach, but rather that Renly's game with the film company already has an absolute advantage.

This is also the reason why Thomas Tour strongly opposed it: If it is true, then his producer rights are likely to exist in name only——

Success, that is the credit of Lan Li; failure, that is his mistake. How could Tour agree?

Now the situation has changed drastically. Warner Bros. and Disney have agreed to the form of remuneration of "20 million basic salary plus super high box office dividend ratio". Although the dividend ratio is not 10%, it has steadily increased step by step. , But broke the balance of the six major film companies.

From the side, we can see the momentum of Lan Li's rapid rise and comprehensive dominance.

According to common sense, in terms of box office dividends, even 0.5% and 0.25 percentage points must not be ignored. In the negotiation process, Universal Pictures can definitely use "7% Bargaining slowly at a pace like five or eight percent is the normal process.

But the grievances between Universal Pictures and Renly are a bad deal. In the depths of Meyer’s heart, he knows better than anyone else. If they want to impress Renly, they must fight hard, otherwise his compromise and Bowing your head will have no effect, but it may put yourself in a more embarrassing situation.

What's more, Universal Pictures is not a soft persimmon. The conditions they put forward are also tricky, "North American box office dividends of 10% after 300 million yuan."

Meyer knew that Andy would definitely not agree with such conditions. They will need to start a tug-of-war next. At that time, Universal Pictures can conditionally reduce the box office dividend ratio little by little-8%. Meyer really expects goals.

"20 million plus 10%", this is more like a military/order/statement, showing the attitude and sincerity of Universal Pictures, breaking the deadlock between Universal Pictures and Renly, and seeking the essence of leaps and bounds. progress.

Regarding the specific calculations of Universal Pictures, Meyer did not explain it to Tur in detail.

If you explain the ins and outs, Tur may not agree, but it also means that Meyer lowered his posture and put himself in the position of a requester, seeking Tur’s understanding and cooperation; the future of Universal Pictures and Legends In the long cooperation process of the film industry, Meyer wanted to regain the advantage, which was very, very difficult.

As a result, Meyer chose a head-to-head stance, expressed his firm position, and then left it to Tur to make a choice. Universal Pictures and Legend Pictures, Meyer and Tours, they are equal and cooperative relations, and even faintly, Meyer can still control the initiative slightly to lay the foundation for the future.

Except for Tour and Ranley, and Meyer and Ranley, the relationship between Tour and Meyer is not monolithic, nor does it mean that they don't mean to be different from each other.

Everyone is trying to take the initiative and control.

"They used a 7 percent box office dividend and a base salary of 20 million U.S. dollars to invite Lan Li to star in the "Star Wars" untitled rumored movie. The condition is that there is only this movie."

When Meyer threw out Disney's decision, Tour did not immediately respond.

Tur gently tapped the desk top with his right hand, thinking intently, as if he was digesting the hidden meaning behind the news; but in fact, he knew exactly what it meant!

Damn it!

Damn, damn, damn!

Tur's heart was violently and violently yelled. The monstrous anger was completely uncontrollable. If he could, he wanted to fight Lan Li to the death, fist to the flesh, because the tyrannical anger must be bloodied. And the impact can be vented.

If you still don't understand what's going on, then Tour will not continue to mix in Hollywood. Obviously, this is a net of heaven and earth, and Lan Li has arranged everything and left no way out, thus driving Tur into a blind spot.

What are the advantages of Tours? Wall Street Capital? No, but he can use Wall Street Capital to make a profit in Hollywood. If the project he invested in doesn’t make money anymore, Wall Street Capital will no longer trust him, and the cooperating film companies don’t need to look at his face anymore, not to mention the producer who made history, maybe even Legendary Pictures will not be able to continue. Survive.

What are the advantages of Lanly? Acting? No, but his screen charm and market influence, as well as his keen and intuitive sense of work.

During the recent awards season, some people referred to Lan Li as the "first man in Hollywood"-Harvey Weinstein's handwriting, and further praised him. The Lan Li, who was already on the cusp of the storm, aroused the resentment and disgust of the audience. Disgusted; but in fact, this statement is not groundless, at least the major Hollywood film companies agree very much. From acting to awards, from image to box office, and even age, the inferior quality has evolved into an infinitely possible advantage.

Now, Renly is using his advantage to put pressure on Universal Pictures: Is it important for a legendary film industry or a dark universe?

Even Disney and Warner Bros. have recognized Lan Li’s ability one after another, and even lowered his body to ask Lan Li to join in their respective cosmic plans, but Lan Li still refused, and instead insisted on himself cautiously. "Star Wars" did not hesitate to sign only one work but also pulled Lan Li into the Star Wars series.

And now, Lan Li is willing to join the "Jurassic Park" project, and Universal Pictures is still taking Joe? Perhaps this can be the starting point of the entire dark universe?

In this comparison, Tour seems insignificant. In fact, in empathy, if Tur was in Meyer's position, he would make the same choice.

Furthermore, Renly's advantage has been crushed to Tour's advantage.

Can Tours reject "Jurassic Park"? of course can. However, Wall Street Capital will inevitably begin to murmur, why did Tour reject the blue gift, or even the entire dark universe? Tour can use the excuse of "Lan Li's personal salary is too high and the profit ratio is not satisfactory" as an excuse to block it~www.novelhall.com~ but the actions of Warner Bros. and Disney make his excuses lacking persuasiveness.

What's more, Warner Bros. has been like a mad dog recently, constantly stabbing him in the back. Many negative rumors about him have been circulating on Wall Street, which makes his situation encounter some difficulties. At this point, he really can't bear more doubts, especially decisions that affect the company's interests because of personal interests, and must be strictly avoided. Otherwise, even if it does not erupt this time, it may trigger an earlier outbreak of a crisis of confidence in the future.

In other words, Lan Li left no other options for him.

This is the real net of heaven and earth!

Tour can no longer feel anger now, and what is more terrifying than anger is humiliation and shame.

In his career, he has never suffered such humiliation! Originally, he thought that after leaving Warner Bros., he would rise to a higher level, but now he has encountered a fierce sniper from an actor, and the extent of the drunk is even more brutal than Kevin-ten yuan.

Damn, damn, damn!

Damn, damn, damn!

Compared with the loss of profits, this blow to self-esteem and pride is the most deadly. Patience and patience, but the emotions deep in Tur's heart were completely broken.

The right hand placed on the tabletop did not respond, but the left hand placed on the knee began to tremble slightly because of strong restraint. He spent all his strength to control his urge to explode the foul language directly, but The feeling of suffocation is still burning his pride and dignity.

This was a fiasco.

What's even more ridiculous is that he thought he had the chance to win and had all the circumstances, but he didn't know that he had fallen into the trap of the opponent long ago and had already lost before he resisted. A complete failure!




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