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Welcome!? The two parties of the "John Wick" project have entered the most critical link, which is the issue of investment and income distribution. This is the most important issue in all aspects, and it is also the most sensitive issue.

Silver said forcefully: "I would like to ask, Mr. Abrams and Mr. Ellison, what is the relationship between your company and Mr. Wang? A contract? Or two investment companies? Or a production company?"

In fact, there is no need to ask what he said. This matter is obvious and everyone can understand it. When Silver says this now, it is obvious that he is giving Abrams and Ellison a strong attitude.

Ellison was about to say something, but was stopped by Abrams. He gestured to Ellison with his eyes and said, "Actually, we have a cooperative relationship with Xuanyuan, and we have no intention of signing a contract. What Mr. Wang means is that we only have a cooperative relationship."

After hearing this, Silver glanced meaningfully at the person opposite him, and with a long hum in his voice, he opened his mouth and said, "Actually, we plan to do this project ourselves, that is, invest and distribute it ourselves. You know, we at Warner Bros. are both an international distribution company and an investment company, and Keanu also has a deep cooperation with us at Warner."

Before he finished speaking, Reeves coughed and interrupted Silver: "Joel, this is a cooperation between Xuanyuan and I. We have already talked about it, and this is not a Big projects, let’s just say it’s a hobby and a wish of mine, I like action movies, I like action movies, you know.”

Hearing what Reeves said, Silver stopped talking. He turned to look at Reeves and said: "Keanu, you have several months to rest before the next movie is ready, or even... In one year, there are many large projects for you to choose from, and we can definitely turn this project into a medium-sized investment film."

Reeves shook his head and said: "Joel, please stop talking. I am a little tired of large-scale projects now. I like this script. I think it is more suitable to make it into a cult film. If the investment is really too large, I can't guarantee that it will be successful." make money."

Silver said: "Keanu, you are the most popular person right now, and your current popularity company will agree."

Reeves shook his hand resolutely and said: "No, let's do what we discussed before. Warner is responsible for global distribution. As for investment, I will invest part of it in my own name, and Warner will invest the rest. This is our As promised before."

Listening to their conversation, Wang Xuanyuan already understood almost everything. Reeves had already discussed with Warner executives, the Silver producer, that Warner would be responsible for the global distribution of the film and also be responsible for part of the filming. funds.

At the same time, the next movie Silver mentioned is likely to be the sequel to "The Matrix". After all, from the current point of view, this original science fiction movie is very successful, and its sequel will naturally be considered.

Even last year, Wang Xuanyuan suggested to Andy Wachowski, one of the directors of "The Matrix", that it would be better to make this movie into a trilogy.

Cult movies, as the name suggests, are cult movies, some alternative movies. According to Reeves, if "John Wick" is to be made into this type of movie, it is really not convenient to make it into a large-scale project. It's not impossible to make it, it's just that Reeves prefers it.

Now that Reeves has spoken, Silver has not tried to save Reeves' face. After all, the person in front of him is now a popular star in Hollywood and is Warner's most important property. Besides, this project It is not a big project in Warner. Even if it is a loss, it can be afforded. The most important thing is to keep Reeves.

Reeves turned to Wang Xuanyuan and said: "Xuanyuan, after discussion, we decided that the production cost of this project is 13 million to 16 million. Considering the production cost of your last movie, I think you are completely It’s manageable to live on such a scale.”

The final production cost of Wang Xuanyuan's last movie "Fast and Furious: Paranormal Activity" was 13 million, which was jointly invested by Skydance Company and Universal Company. Universal urgently found a director after the production cost of "Skydance" ran out. It was a life-saving straw, but it was Universal’s emergency investment of millions of funds that allowed Universal to find a dark horse movie this year.

When Reeves was saying this, David Ellison next to him said: "We also want to invest, count us a share."

As soon as he said this, everyone was not surprised, as if they all knew he would say this.

Ellison bowed and said, "We have a cooperative relationship with Xuanyuan. We have the right to invest in the films he directs. You should know this."

Silver said nonchalantly: "Okay, we welcome you to invest part of it. We welcome it vigorously. It just so happens that Warner can invest less."

Reeves smiled and said: "Welcome Mr. Ellison to invest, sincere welcome. This film is a dream of mine. You must think about it carefully."

Ellison said carelessly: "No problem, Mr. Reeves, I also have dreams. If I didn't have dreams, then I wouldn't make movies. I can do other things to entertain myself and make good movies." It’s also my dream.”

Then, Reeves turned to Wang Xuanyuan and said: "Xuanyuan, the purpose of inviting you here this time is to formally discuss this project. We have already said it in private. This is a formal meeting. I want to hear from you. idea.”

Wang Xuanyuan looked at Keanu Reeves in front of him and said sincerely: "Keanu, I like this script very much. I am honored to be the director of this movie. It is great to work with you. I I will do my best.”

After getting Wang Xuanyuan's affirmative answer, Reeves was obviously in a good mood, but there was no other expression on his face, which was still cool. He said: "Xuanyuan, this is just our first time. Negotiations, specific budget utilization, venue leasing, etc. will be discussed in detail later. This time we just set the overall situation. Next, let’s discuss the investment composition. I think this should be very important.”

Now we are talking about the important issue of investment. Reeves said: "I will serve as one of the producers of the project and will invest three million in my own name, and the rest will be provided by Warner Bros. Come invest. And Mr. Ellison, you just said that you would join Xuanyuan in this project, so you will also be one of the producers."

David Ellison was silent for a few seconds and then said: "JJ and I will jointly invest five million. I think this should be enough."

After hearing everyone's investment, Silver said nonchalantly: "We at Warner will invest the remaining five million."

After a brief discussion, the investment amount of the three parties in the "John Wick" project has been basically reached. The total investment amount is 13 million, and the production cost is basically the same as Wang Xuanyuan's previous film.

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