Rebirth of the Entertainment Master

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Don't worry, he won't be able to escape."

Needless to say?With his sister around, where else can Zhang Yuan go.

The two chatted for a while about the development of the dreamy future, and Xiao Yunhai brought the film to Hanhai.He needs to double check in case something goes wrong.

After everything was settled, Xiao Yunhai handed over the completed film of "Inception" to the Audit Department of the Film and Television Bureau.

Because Cao Huagan, Minister of Culture, had promised him that he would not block the film, the screening license for "Inception" was quickly approved.

In this way, everything is ready, and in just one month, the movie will be released in the newly built Huaxia Cinemas.

However, Xiao Yunhai was not prepared to wait. He took the film to America the next day.He plans to show it in North America first, and after getting good results, it will be released in China.

Because Xiao Yunhai is currently being blocked, and the heroine Zhao Wanqing is participating in "Singer's Night" on Jiangsu Satellite TV, it's rare to see her attaching so much importance to a program, Xiao Yunhai doesn't want her to be distracted by the movie.

In this way, the male and female protagonists are not present, and the promotion in China will definitely not achieve good results.Therefore, it would be better to achieve international success first, and then promote it in China, just like "Jing Wu Heroes", I believe the effect will be good.

Coming out of Los Angeles Airport, Xiao Yunhai went straight to MGM and asked Kerry to help submit the film to the censorship committee for review.

Kerry naturally had no second thoughts about such a small matter.

In the afternoon, Xiao Yunhai invited Kerry and Jesse to dinner at his manor villa, and focused on discussing "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets".

Xiao Yunhai asked: "Kerry, has the filming of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" started?"

Kerry nodded, and said: "Of course. Because most of the actors are fixed, after we selected the director, it took only two days to set up the crew."

Xiao Yunhai said: "Who did you choose as the director?"

Kerry said: "Bradley Efron. He is a very famous director in Hollywood. He has made many movies. Although there are good and bad, it's all about the script. My ability is still trustworthy. Don't worry, I will personally follow this movie."

Xiao Yunhai shrugged and said, "Kerry, I have nothing to worry about. Don't forget, if the movie is turned into a bad movie and fails to earn more than 20 billion US dollars at the box office, then our agreement will be terminated." Yes. For me, not only is there no loss, but because of your elimination, I will make a lot of money in the next few movies. So you should be the most nervous."

Kerry said confidently: "Xiao, I am very glad to hear your words, which shows that you have not forgotten your promise. Hehe, just watch, I will definitely not give you this chance."

"I hope so." Xiao Yunhai turned to look at Jesse, and said, "Are the four major publishing houses still contacting you?"

Jesse smiled and said, "Yes. However, I have already told them your request, and they are discussing it now."

Xiao Yunhai sneered and said, "Negotiate? They still want to negotiate, what are you kidding about? "Harry Potter" has become popular all over the world, do they still want to trick me like last time? Jesse, you will notify me tomorrow morning They either agree or they are out, and I won't make any compromises."

Xiao Yunhai's impression of the four major European publishing houses was very bad, not only because of the contracts they signed, but also because of the problems they had in publishing.

Because they signed a VAM contract, the greater the sales of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", the greater the profit Xiao Yunhai would get.

For their own benefit, these four major publishing houses even joined forces to hide the real sales volume, intending to cheat Xiao Yunhai.

What they didn't expect was that "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was so popular that it not only sold tens of millions of copies, but also attracted the attention of major media around the world, which made the four major publishing houses very worried , I had to quietly spit out the fat that I had already eaten.

Although it was done in a very secretive way, it was still noticed by the top financial personnel hired by Xiao Yunhai.However, they did not say anything, but secretly reported this matter to Xiao Yunhai.

Although Xiao Yunhai was very angry, he didn't explode, but pretended that he didn't know anything.After all, he has nothing to lose, and without any evidence, if he rashly spread the matter to the outside world, he might get himself into big trouble.

Therefore, Xiao Yunhai didn't say anything, but he already hated these four publishing houses in his heart.

Chapter 727 "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"

This time, on the publication of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", Xiao Yunhai originally did not want to cooperate with them anymore.But even if you change a few more, such a thing may still happen.

So, Xiao Yunhai changed his mind and asked Jesse to tell the four major publishing houses that he could authorize "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" to be published in other places besides America and China.

However, this time he will self-publish, with at least 80.00% of the profits.

If the four major publishing houses agree, Xiao Yunhai will take some precautionary measures.In addition to sending people to watch on the surface, some people will also be asked to help secretly investigate.

Once another problem occurs, after Xiao Yunhai gets the evidence, they will be overwhelmed, and it can be regarded as revenge for the last time.

Of course, if they disagree, then find the publisher again.

Jesse didn't know about this, and said with a smile, "No problem. Although the 80.00% profit you want is indeed a lot, "Harry Potter" is worth the price."

With the hot release of the movie around the world, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" sold more than 4000 million copies in just one month, and the total sales volume reached 3000 million copies, becoming the most popular movie in the past 20 years. best-selling novel.

If "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" can also achieve this result, then the sales volume of those regions under the responsibility of the four major publishing houses can reach at least 6000 million copies. Based on the average profit of twelve dollars, the four major publishing houses account for 20.00% , that is 5000 million US dollars.

Over the years, only a few novels have made so much money.

Xiao Yunhai narrowed his eyes slightly, and said meaningfully: "I hope they can be content."

At ten o'clock the next morning, Jesse brought him good news, saying that the four major publishing houses had agreed to all the conditions.

Xiao Yunhai was not surprised by this, a profit of 5000 million US dollars was not something they could casually give up.Xiao Yunhai even felt that if the profits were lowered by another [-]%, they would probably agree.

In the afternoon, Xiao Yunhai brought his lawyer to Crown Publishing House and signed a contract with the other party's representative.

After the other party left, Xiao Yunhai smiled at Jesse: "Let's sign one too."

Jesse said happily: "Of course. Xiao, I am really grateful that you can hand over "Harry Potter" to our crown."

Xiao Yunhai said: "We are friends, what are you doing with these kind words? You know, I don't pay too much attention to money, otherwise I wouldn't continue to cooperate with MGM. In this way, you ask someone to draft a The contract is also at your own expense, and the profit will give you 70.00% five."

Jesse said: "Xiao, you are really generous. If those publishers find out, they will probably go crazy."

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said: "Jesse, you have done so many things for me, this 5.00% is my thanks."

Jesse said gratefully: "Xiao, it is my honor to know you as a friend. Next, I will do a big job."

After solving the issue of publishing "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", Xiao Yunhai stayed in his manor, waiting for the approval of "Inception", while looking for someone to build a recording studio at home.

In the United States, it has always been easy to do things with money. Xiao Yunhai transformed a bedroom of more than 100 square meters into a super luxurious recording studio in just two days.

The microphones, speakers, controllers, and other recording equipment inside Xiao Yunhai ordered are all top-notch.

Of course, the cost must be a lot, a full 3000 million US dollars.

When Zhao Wanqing learned of this situation, she scolded: "Hubby, do you know that you are a prodigal man."

Xiao Yunhai giggled and said, "No way, who made us rich. Wife, is your first session finished recording? How's the result?"

Zhao Wanqing said proudly, "Of course it is No.1."

Xiao Yunhai was taken aback, and teased her on purpose: "Really? What's up with Jiangsu TV? The singer you hired is too bad, and you got the first place?"

Zhao Wanqing said angrily: "Xiao Yunhai, what do you mean by that? Is it okay if I win the championship?"

Xiao Yunhai laughed loudly, and said: "Of course, I was joking with you just now. However, let me remind you that although you won No.1 in the first round, it doesn't mean that your strength is better than other people's." Qiang, don't be careless."

Zhao Wanqing said angrily: "I know. Because this is the first match, popularity accounted for a large part of the reason, and the next match will be the real duel of strength. To be honest, I don't have the slightest chance of defeating them."