Legendary Hollywood Producer

In the extremely exquisitely decorated cafe, Phil looked at Lauren Weisberg meaningfully, and she frowned in her seat, thinking about the conditions Phil gave.

Although it's a little unclear why Paramount Pictures once again started contacting Lauren Weisberg, but since the senior management has this idea, Phil will definitely try to complete it as much as possible.

After a while, Lauren Weisberg said, "I'll answer you in the afternoon, Mr. Phil, contact me on the phone." After speaking, he left the coffee shop in his own right.

Phil didn't think that Lauren Weissberg could be won by one contact. He had dealt with her from the beginning, and he knew that this woman was rational and would not be under a little pressure, so he couldn't help but agree to the conditions.

But this kind of oppression is definitely effective. Phil stood up and left here slowly. Now it is time to see how firm the 20th Century Fox's determination is. Who can be absolutely sure of this kind of thing. ?

On the other side, Lauren Weisberg left the cafe and immediately called the people from 20th Century Fox, telling them that Paramount Pictures had also joined the competition for adaptation rights.

After the phone call, Lauren went home and waited for the people of 20th Century Fox. The two sides compete, so she can raise the price. Anyway, there is only one book. Of course, whoever has better conditions can get the right to adapt. As for the deadline that Phil said, Lauren didn’t believe a word. It was your Paramount who intervened at the critical moment. How could he not be interested in the book’s adaptation rights, that is, to fight against Twentieth Century Fox. The best thing is to get the right of adaptation. This game has just begun, and Lauren is very confident in his judgment.

It's a pity that Lauren still looks too simple on the relationship between the Big Six in Hollywood.

Just as Lauren Weissberg finished making a call to Twentieth Century Fox at the front foot, Phil's call was also made, and it was answered by someone with a higher status in Twentieth Century Fox.

The relationship between these six major Hollywood companies is inherently complicated. They can compete all the time, or they can put aside their prejudices and cooperate with each other. It is nothing more than interest.

After talking a lot on the phone, Phil put down the phone with a slight smile.

Paramount Pictures has reached a consensus with Twentieth Century Fox, and the two have become collaborators on this project.

After all, the sincerity of Paramount Pictures is very full, and 20th Century Fox actually has no absolute determination to win the adaptation rights of "The Devil Wearing Prada", and malicious competition with the two of them, let Lauren Weisberg profit. , Twentieth Century Fox chose to accept Paramount’s sincerity.

In this cooperation, Paramount Pictures will cooperate with Twentieth Century Fox to distribute films in overseas markets, but in fact it is only Paramount’s unilateral payment. Twentieth Century Fox will be able to cooperate with Pyramon as long as it assists. Ramon Pictures shared their interests equally.

The production of the film is still in charge of Manhai Entertainment. Phil also communicated with the people of 20th Century Fox, and they all agreed. As for the North American film promotion, 20th Century Fox is going to contribute. It's impossible to take advantage of it without any effort.

They need to provide no less than 5 million US dollars to support the North American publicity of Western European film industry. Of course, they are talking about the joint release of the two, but 20th Century Fox will only provide this money and provide a little theater to support the film release. Other follow-up costs, such as copying, shipping, and advertising, are largely the responsibility of Western Europe Pictures.

Both companies are very satisfied with this. Paramount Pictures is pleased that as long as it pays some money, most of the risks are contracted by Manhai Entertainment, and they can share the profits of the producer and the publisher. It is really a very good business; and 20th Century Fox is also very satisfied, with the least risk and a lot of gains. No matter how you look at it, they should all work together.

At this point, Twentieth Century Fox will also withdraw from the competition for the right to adapt and leave it to Paramount Pictures to negotiate.

On the other hand, Lauren Weisberg, who was waiting at home, did not wait until the people of 20th Century Fox appeared. After taking the initiative to call, he was told that 20th Century Fox would withdraw from this adaptation rights negotiation and no longer participate. Up.

Lauren Weissberg, who put down the phone, was a little depressed. She kind of guessed that she might be "targeted".

By the next day, Phil was not calling, and Lauren, who couldn't wait, chose to take the initiative and called to make an appointment. The benefits were gone, and she couldn't ignore it.

After successfully meeting with Phil in the afternoon, Lauren was also relieved. She was a little worried about Phil's tough attitude and refused to talk to her. Fortunately, Paramount Pictures still has a sense of right to adapt her book. Interested.

In the afternoon, after Lauren saw Phil again, she couldn't wait to ask, "May I ask Paramount Pictures' terms?" She also figured it out, as long as she can sell the book's adaptation rights to a reasonable price. The price is enough, and the possibility of raising the price has been dashed.

"$8 million, Paramount Pictures can only offer this price now."

"You are colluding, isn't it?" Lauren said ironically.

"No, no, originally your book was only worth this price, Miss Lauren, you were a bit greedy before." If you weren't greedy yourself and wanted to bid on both sides to obtain higher benefits, I would follow Does Twentieth Century Fox cooperate? Phil grumbled silently in his heart.

This kind of thing was meant to be slashed. Since 8.5 million US dollars could not be used to cooperate, in order to avoid the malicious bidding of the two companies and the procrastination to cause hatred between the two companies, it is better to separate some interests and invite 20th Century Fox This is the plan of Paramount Pictures to appear on the stage. If it can't be won at one time, it will directly cooperate with Twentieth Century Fox.

You can only blame Lauren for being greedy, Phil added in his heart.

Lauren also understood his situation. After delaying for a while, he agreed to Phil's terms and sold the adaptation rights of the book "The Devil Wearing Prada" to Paramount Pictures for $8 million.

Other rights belonging to the author have not changed, and they can still enjoy 5% of the North American box office profit after the film is released. However, Lauren originally proposed such unreasonable rights as participating in the production of the film and having the right to advise the actors of the film. The request was ignored by Paramount Pictures.

On August 28, the two parties formally signed a contract and filed a copyright change in the Copyright Bureau. The right to adapt "The Devil Wearing Prada" is also in the hands of Paramount Pictures.