Chapter 285
The price was 200 million US dollars, which exceeded Qiao Zhiguo's expectations. In Qiao Zhiguo's opinion, it would be a good price to sell for 150 million US dollars. But this time Universal Pictures gave Qiao Zhiguo a huge surprise.
The answer was unveiled, and Disney and Lionsgate could not help but feel a little regretful at this moment. After coming back to their senses, they found that 180 million yuan was sold, so why are there 20 million yuan?
"People, please come back!"
Qiao Zhiguo looked at the others, and now the answer was revealed. The rest was the matter between Qiao Zhiguo and Universal Pictures, and it had nothing to do with others.
It is clean and neat. Although other giants are unwilling to accept it, the rules are rules. If it is a small film and television company, they can use other methods. But now the other party is Global, and they can only watch Global take away this IP.
Universal Pictures is very strong, and it has been surpassed by Disney in just a few years. Universal was the boss of Hollywood in the past.
"Joe, happy cooperation!"
After everyone left, Universal Pictures representatives reached out with a smile on their faces.
"Happy cooperation"
Qiao Zhiguo also nodded. The two sides did not have much politeness and started talking about copyright cooperation directly.
The meaning of Universal is to hold a press conference in two days. At the press conference, Qiao Zhiguo and Universal Pictures officially signed a contract.
Not only that, Universal Pictures also invited Qiao Zhiguo to participate in the creation of the script. Qiao Zhiguo did not refuse these requests, after all, this matter was also a good thing for Qiao Zhiguo.
The copyright price of 200 million US dollars is definitely an unprecedented price. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as the four words "sky-high trading".
"Joe, I heard you are planning to shoot a TV series, which is adapted from your new book. If you want, we Universal Pictures are willing to cooperate with your company. Although we Universal Pictures do not produce TV series, we still have some resources in terms of TV series distribution."
The head of Universal Pictures said with a smile.
Qiao Zhiguo is now a popular celebrity, and Universal also wants to establish a good relationship with Qiao Zhiguo. During this period, Universal Pictures has investigated Qiao Zhiguo to the point.
Qiao Zhiguo's talent shocked the people of Universal Pictures. In addition to "The Hunger Games" and "Twilight", Qiao Zhiguo also has many unexpected works.
Variety shows, TV series, animation, music, are simply all-rounders.
For such people, Universal Pictures unanimously agree that Qiao Zhiguo should have very good works. Now that the US branch of Zhiguo Entertainment has just been established, many things are difficult for Zhiguo Entertainment, but for Universal Pictures it is a small task.
Qiao Zhiguo and the representatives of Global have a happy chat. This giant took the initiative to show his goodwill, so Qiao Zhiguo naturally would not waste it. In the future, the small-produced films filmed by Zhiguo Entertainment can be fully cooperated with Global, and not cooperated with them, but they can be released by Global.
The conversation was pleasant. After the two sides signed a preliminary cooperation agreement, the representatives of the Global World left Zhiguo Entertainment.
The dust has settled, and the price of 200 million US dollars is unprecedented.
"How to spend it?"
After everyone left, Qiao Zhiguo sat in the office and couldn't help but think.
Now that I have money, the copyright of "Twilight" was sold for 200 million US dollars. The stock of "The Hunger Games" is about to be obtained, and the current stock price of Lionsgate Pictures is also as high as 200 million US dollars.
With 400 million US dollars, even though Qiao Zhiguo has made a lot of money in the past two years, he has never received so much money at once. After all, the royalties in the past were given every month, and it was a long-lasting flow.
Now I have so much more money in my hands all at once, and there are fewer places to spend money. This makes Qiao Zhiguo's little heart agitated.
Although this body is 62 years old, this soul is only in its early thirties.
Since rebirth, Qiao Zhiguo has taken material life a lot less favorable. However, as his ability to make money becomes stronger and his body becomes younger and younger, his living level is gradually improving.
For Qiao Zhiguo now, financial freedom has been achieved. Villas, luxury houses, supercars, private yachts, and private jets are not a problem.
How to draw money is not a worry for Qiao Zhiguo, it is just a manifestation of too much money.
However, the money has not yet been in hand. Qiao Zhiguo doesn’t need to sell the stocks of Lionsgate Pictures now. Now the stocks of Lionsgate Pictures are rising well, with the "Hunger Games" series of movies. Lionsgate Pictures’ stocks should continue to rise in the past two years.
As for Universal Pictures’ 200 million US dollars copyright fees, after tax deduction, Qiao Zhiguo still needs to use this money to make some investments. Qiao Zhiguo will not simply put this money in the bank. Smart investors will only use the bank’s money, and will not let the bank use its own money.
Two days later, at Universal Pictures' headquarters, Qiao Zhiguo and Universal Pictures, officially signed a copyright agreement here.
Universal Pictures has invited many media reporters to witness this moment.
In the spotlight, Qiao Zhiguo and the CEO of Universal Pictures personally signed a copyright contract. The sky-high copyright of 200 million US dollars made all the reporters on the scene unable to help sucking air conditioners.
200 million US dollars, this copyright is too expensive. You should know that the production cost of many top Hollywood blockbusters may not be 200 million US dollars. Now the copyright cost of "Twilight" is as high as 200 million US dollars, which is really a bit crazy in the world.
"Thank you everyone, and thank you Mr. Qiao. In the near future, Universal Pictures will spend money on the "Twilight" series of movies, and we are honored to invite Mr. Qiao Zhiguo to be one of the screenwriters of the series. We all know that "The Hunger Games" is also Mr. Qiao Zhiguo's novel, and now "The Hunger Games" has achieved a considerable box office. We congratulate the achievements of this movie. We are confident that the story of "The Twilight" will be better presented to everyone."
The Global President smiled and bought the copyright for 200 million US dollars, which was a big bet. But they were also more confident, after all, this novel is too popular now.
The filming of this movie will be very fast. According to Universal Pictures' plan, the first movie of "Twilight" will be released next summer vacation, and it will be directly fought for the summer vacation. After all, most of the fans of this novel are students.
"Sky-high copyright transaction, the copyright of the "Twilight" movie is worth 200 million US dollars!"
"The copyright of Twilight hits a new high, with a record of 200 million US dollars."
"Flowers fall around the world, and the copyright transaction of "Twilight" has come to an end."
In the United States, major media reported on this matter. This price also caused a huge sensation in the entire film and television industry. The copyright price of 200 million US dollars is too exaggerated.
Even those Hollywood superstars with strong ability to make money can't help but feel envious after seeing this price. This copyright fee is too exaggerated and perverted.
The news was quickly passed back to China. When Chinese netizens saw the news, they all said in unknown words.
"Create a copyright miracle: Qiao Zhiguo conquers Europe and the United States with his talents."
The People's Daily directly published an article, explaining in detail a series of actions by Qiao Zhiguo abroad.
From "Love Island" to "Alchemist of Steel", "Mobile Suit", "Late Night Cafeteria", and then to "The Hunger Games" and "Twilight".
Qiao Zhiguo's talent has conquered many foreign audiences, from Asia to Europe to America, the three words Qiao Zhiguo are now influential.
"The Hunger Games" is now being released. It only took two weeks to release and has generated a box office of 420 million US dollars in North America. The box office is still growing continuously, and the box office of 500 million is absolutely stable.
Now "Twilight" has been won by Universal Pictures again, with a price of 200 million US dollars, which directly breaks the novel's copyright transaction record. This is also an unprecedented price in the history of Hollywood's copyright transactions.
A Chinese can actually make Hollywood giants spend money like this. Who has such ability? Who can do domestic artists?
It is unprecedented. Some time ago, Qiao Zhiguo conquered everyone on the Olympics.
Now, Qiao Zhiguo has conquered everyone with his novels.
"This old man is so fierce"
"I'm crazy, Teacher Qiao, how can you let us young people live?"
"Two million US dollars, another two million US dollars. Add "The Hunger Games" to $400 million, my god, it's so exaggerated."
"If this were exchanged for one dollar coins, how big would it be."
"I'm completely convinced. Who dares not accept it? Hahaha, this is the boss."
"Teacher Qiao: I've made money, and I don't know how to spend it. I have a Nokia in my left hand and a Motorira in my right hand."
"Teacher Qiao, you can get another Zhiguo Academy, come to our county."
Domestic fans are so lively. The copyright of the two novels is 400 million US dollars in copyright income. This is a big hit on all writers. This is not considered the royalty for novel sales. The royalty for the sales of the two novels is also an exaggerated number.
At this moment, many people can't help but envy the best-selling writers abroad. If a book becomes popular, it may not be enough to finish the money you make in your life. Look at some domestic writers. Although popular books also make money, they can't compare with others. In the final analysis, in addition to the economic development that is not as good as others, they are still not mature enough in the copyright industry.
In terms of cultural industries, the United States developed much earlier than China. Various industries are now relatively formal, especially in copyright protection. It is also officially because of this that relevant practitioners can make more money.
Take movies for example. After Hollywood movies are released, there will be paid limited TV, DVD rental business, online paid on-demand business, etc. For Hollywood movies, the box office revenue of a movie only accounts for a part of the entire movie revenue, and such an industrial chain is something that the Chinese entertainment industry can't compare with. This is why Universal Pictures dares to bid 200 million US dollars to purchase copyrights because they are confident of making more money back.
Chapter completed!