Legendary Hollywood Producer

As of July 25th, Paramount Pictures successively paid Manhai Entertainment more than 120 million U.S. dollars, including: 48 million in the North American box office share and 50 million in the overseas box office market. , Plus more than 30 million U.S. dollars in income from all levels of TV copyrights and video tapes and DVDs authorized.

Of course, video tapes, DVDs and derivatives of the movie "The Infected" are long-term income. Every time some are sold, a sum of money will be divided by Manhai Entertainment.

The development of Hollywood surroundings is very comprehensive. The profit generated by a movie can be said to account for only about one-fourth of the box office. The surrounding copyright development, especially video tapes and DVDs, is the big head. The six major Hollywood In its annual financial statements, the profits brought by the film library alone accounted for half of the company. It can be said that Hollywood can be so powerful and has a lot to do with these copyright development environments. This is also the reason why Hollywood is so keen on filming large-scale productions. It is because of the confidence that the environment brings. Even if the box office is not good, it cannot be compared with the cost of film production. However, after entering the video tape and DVD market, it can rely on time. For the recovery of blood, the video tape and DVD market, which exceeds hundreds of billions of dollars each year, is their strongest support.

Manhai Entertainment, in the office on the third floor, Roman is dealing with company affairs.

After finishing a few things, Roman called Ms. Mieu in.

"Mie, how is the company's finances?"

"Mr. Roman, there are currently 126 million U.S. dollars in circulating funds in the company's account. Of course, this also includes the investor's money. We have not yet distributed it with them."

"Mie, you first make a detailed document of the profit of the "Infected" that the investor can get, and I will use it when that happens." Roman thought for a while, and then said, "Oh, yes, Mie, Shulman also needs a sum of US$2 million for channel expenses in Pennsylvania, which you will grant him later."

"I see, Roman."

Hearing Mie's answer, Roman waved his hand and Mie left the office.

Now that you have money, it's time to buy copyright.

On July 27, after Mie combed the company's finances, Roman came to New York.

The first thing he came to New York, Roman went to the law firm commissioned to investigate Marvel's copyright.

In a hotel suite, Roman meets Charlie, who is responsible for inquiring about the distribution of the superhero copyrights sold by Marvel.

"Tell me about the situation." Roman and Charlie shook hands.

"Most of the famous superhero copyrights currently held by Marvel have been sold. Only the copyrights of some third-rate heroes are still in hand, and the copyrights of the heroes you mentioned are not in Marvel's hands. Yes, they..."

"Then do we still have a chance to repurchase?" After hearing Charlie's words, Roman's mentality was a little broken.

"If it is acquired in the name of Manhai Entertainment, the price may be high, because after all, Manhai Entertainment is also a production company."

When Roman understood Charlie's words, it was nothing more than his peers repelled each other. You are optimistic, although I will not shoot, but you have to pay a great price.

"Then what should I do?"

"I've already thought about it. I can cooperate with Marvel to reclaim the copyright in the name of Marvel. Some time ago I also inquired that New Line Pictures wanted Marvel to spend some money on Iron Man and other related copyrights. Return it to him, after all, the goal of New Line Film is not Iron Man, he is just a bonus, which was packaged and sold by Marvel."

Charlie has obviously done his homework and is very thoughtful.

Sitting in his seat, Charlie watched Roman thinking about his words. He has been inquiring about Marvel-related copyright issues during this period. After learning that all the superhero copyrights his employer wanted were not available, he also inquired through various sources. Thought of this method.

After listening to Charlie, Roman gradually had an idea.

On the second day, Roman also arranged a meeting with Marvel's CEO Avi Allard.

"Welcome to Marvel, two." Avi-Allard received the two in the Marvel's reception room. Yesterday, Ms. Mary of Manhai Entertainment made an appointment for the Marvel president for Roman, and Avi- Allard heard that Manhai Entertainment is interested in the superheroes of Marvel, and agreed to the meeting.

Roman looked at Avi-Allard in front of him. His beard and hair were white, and his figure was a little thin. However, it was he who held the rope that Marvel was about to fall off the cliff.

"It is my honor to be in such a great company, Mr. Avi," Roman said politely.

After a few courtesy talks between the two sides, it came to the subject.

"I heard that you are very interested in Marvel's superheroes and want to be authorized, don't you?" Avi Allard asked first.

"Yes, Mr. Avi, I have liked these superheroes since I was a kid, and I also dreamed of putting them on the big screen. Now that I have the strength, I really want to try it." Roman's lie opened his mouth.

"I have also been working hard to put superheroes on the big screen, but I am not happy." Although Columbia’s "Spider-Man" has been successful in two, it has nothing to do with Marvel, and they have no profit. The copyrights of other superheroes are also held by those production companies, and they have no intention of filming at all.

"Does Marvel still have the copyright of "Iron Man"? I came for it this time. Of course, Roman knows that the copyright of "Iron Man" is not in Marvel's hands, but other fourth-rate superheroes, Roman I don't want it too much.

"Um, sorry, Roman, the copyright of "Iron Man" has been sold to Xinxian Films, and Marvel no longer has its film and television copyrights." After Avi-Allard informed that there was no copyright, he immediately started for Roman. Introduce other heroes, "Marvel has other very good superheroes, such as Hawkeye, Daredevil..."

Roman heard a lot of unknown superheroes. After Avi-Allard was introduced, he immediately said, "Excuse me, Mr. Avi, I am not interested in these, I am here for "Iron Man" "Roman spread out his hands and continued, "When I was a kid, when I was reading comics, I liked this character very much and wanted to make it into a movie. Mr. Avi, my goal is him."

"But the copyright of "Iron Man" is no longer in Marvel. We have licensed him to New Line Pictures. I'm very sorry that you can't fulfill your childhood dream, Roman." Avi apologized.