Zhuke, Shay, and Wall Derren are not indecisive people. Since the three parties are interested in cooperation, the film project of "The Lion Witch and the Wardrobe" was finalized in a very short time.

The investment ratio is as follows:

Wald Pictures, under Zucker's name, invested $40 million;

Xinyi Film Company, investing US$40 million;

Goldman Sachs, one of the five major investment banks on Wall Street, invested $70 million;

For the movie project "The Lion Witch·Warrel Wardrobe", the total investment of the three parties is US$150 million, of which is naturally the wealthy Goldman Sachs, which is a big hit.

Of course, even if Goldman Sachs invests the most, the benefits it can share are definitely not the most.

Sales of DVDs and videotapes, authorization of movies, and broadcasting on TV platforms... These revenues outside the box office, as Goldman Sachs outside the industry, can only enjoy a small part of the revenue.

Don't think it's too little.

You should know that according to previous practice, investors outside the Hollywood industry are almost completely unable to enjoy unexpected copyright benefits at the box office.

This time, Goldman Sachs can enjoy a small part of the copyright income, which is a rare situation.

Of course, this is also the result of the efforts of Sheayi, the boss of Xinyi Film. After all, he hopes to rely on Goldman Sachs' funds to truly separate Xinyi Film from Warner and Disney.

Especially Warner...

Warner's shares in Xinyi Film have surpassed Shea, as the boss, and have become the largest shareholder of Xinyi Film.

If Shay does nothing, it will take a few years for Xinyi Film to be completely taken over by Warner.

How can a very ambitious guy like Shay bear it?

Cut the mess with a quick knife!

Even though Warner is the largest shareholder of Xinyi Film, Shay has joined forces with a number of Xinyi Film shareholders to suppress all opposition with a total holding of more than 51%, and quickly promoted the tripartite cooperation.

Warner Bros. Pictures CEO Barry Mayer was very angry and said, "Shay, are you playing with fire? Do you really think that Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs opened a good house?"

Shay said coldly: "Even if you Warner is the largest shareholder of Xinyi Film, as long as I am in one day, no one can take my company away from me, and no one can do it!"

The conflict between the two sides has become substantial!

However, Shay can't control so much now!

On October 25, Wald Pictures, Goldman Sachs Investment Bank and Xinyi Film Company signed a formal contract for the film project "The Lion Witch and the Wardrobe" under the witness of a number of lawyers.

Among them, Wald Pictures, under Zucker's name, will also receive half of the copyright of the film "The Lion Witch and the Wardrobe".

Movie copyright is important!

In 2000? Zucker and Paramount reached an agreement? Jointly developed the Tomb Raider project. After the movie was released in 2001, "Tomb Raider" made a big box office hit? It became a top-notch film? As one of the investors, Wald Pictures, of course, made a lot of money.

But!

Wald Pictures under Zucker's name can only enjoy the related benefits of "Tomb Raider 1"? As for "Tomb Raider 2" has no relationship with Wald Pictures.

Paramount will independently develop Tomb Raider 2, which directly kicked Juke's Wald Pictures away.

It’s because Wald Pictures does not have the copyright of Tomb Raider!

Learning from the past ~

So on this film project of "The Lion Witch"? Wald Pictures won half of the copyright of the film.

Still the same thing: Xie Yi can’t care about so much? She can only agree with it with a tough bullet.

......

“Huh?”

"Who is that person?"

"I seemed to have seen him there."

At this moment, at the contract signing ceremony, Zhu Ke suddenly saw a familiar figure, and was standing on the side of Wald Pictures.

Hearing this? Kevin Feige nodded? He smiled and said, "Boss, have you forgotten the DreamWorks movie "Opposite Storm" we attended not long ago?"

Zhu Ke was stunned, and then suddenly realized: "I remember that he is from DreamWorks, and he is one of the screenwriters of the movie "Opposing Storm"? His name is Ai...Ai..."

"Airen! boss, his name is Airen Kruger."

Kevin Feige said.

"Why did he show up here? And he is on our side of Wald Pictures?" asked Zucker.

"hehe!"

Kevin Feige immediately laughed and said, "The box office of the movie "Villain Storm" failed, and a series of relevant creators were scolded by Spielberg. And Ayrian Kruger became the person who took the blame because he had no backer? Isn't that? He voluntarily resigned? He joined our Wald Pictures."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ke said in surprise: "But I have heard of Ayren Kruger, a man with great abilities, is one of the several important screenwriters of DreamWorks. How could Spielberg let him go?"

The film company will hold people with ability, so Zhu Ke is a little surprised at this moment.

Kevin Feige narrowed his eyes and whispered: "It's Graham Yost! He doesn't like Eren Kruger. Who do you think Spielberg would choose?"

Having said that, how could Zhuke not understand yet?

Graham Yost is one of the most well-known ace screenwriters in Hollywood today. His representative works include "Speed ​​of Life and Death", "Broken Arrow", etc.

Spielberg is now representing DreamWorks Group to invite Graham to join, and Graham has a gap with Eren Kruger...

If you choose one of the two, Spielberg certainly attaches more importance to Graham, the ace screenwriter.

"Wow, it's so unlucky to say that Ayren Kruger!"

Zhuke sighed.

Kevin Feige smiled and said, "Who said no? However, Spielberg is cold-blooded. Ai Ren has worked for DreamWorks for 5 years, and he has worked hard without any credit. He said he would give up, tsk tsk~"

......

In the afternoon of that day.

Ayr Kruger, the new screenwriter who joined Wald Pictures, took the initiative to knock on the door to Kevin Feige's office.

"Hey, it's you guys, come on, sit down first."

Kevin Feige is very enthusiastic about Ayrian Kruger who came here on his own initiative. After all, he bought a horse bone with a wealthy fortune.

Ayren Kruger: "Mr. Feich, I am interested in a project and intend to adapt it, but it requires a certain copyright fee."

Kevin Feige said calmly: "Tell me."

"Mr. Feich, the script I intend to adapt is derived from a Japanese film released in 1998 called "Midnight Bell". In the years since its release, it has created an excellent record of horror films and has received a lot of responses in Asia and other places. I suggest that the company can buy the adaptation copyright and we will shoot a "American version of Midnight Bell".

Airen Kruger said solemnly.

Kevin Feige spread his hands and said in a deep voice: "Man, this is so sudden, I need to know more in detail, you know."

Upon hearing this, Airen Kruger looked gloomy, but he also expressed his understanding.

Where can I find a principle that I can finalize a project in just a few minutes?

As the president of Wald Pictures, Kevin Feige must be responsible for the company, so a necessary cautious attitude is essential.

This is why Zhu Ke is not here now, otherwise... he would definitely agree at once!

"The American version of Midnight Bell"!

A perfectly profitable movie!

In the original time and space, "The American version of Midnight Bell" was purchased by DreamWorks, and it cost $48 million to create it, winning more than $250 million in one fell swoop to win the global box office. DVDs and videotapes in the offline market also made DreamWorks make a big profit.

"The American version of Midnight Bell" became the world's most popular horror movie of 2002, and also became a life-saving straw for DreamWorks in the storm.

The most important thing is that DreamWorks turned "Midnight Bell" into a sequel series, and it made a lot of money in the follow-up.

In the original time and space, Ayr Kruger was the initiator of "The American version of Midnight Bell" and the first screenwriter of the movie series.

DreamWorks accidentally brought a small gold mine to Wald Pictures.
Chapter completed!