[US Entertainment] From web dramas to Oscars

Chapter 23

Life as dramatic as a movie is everyone's favorite.Therefore, after basically understanding what happened at Fopper's table, all the people around focused their attention here.Because they want to see if the waiter in this coffee shop will succeed in the audition, and then embark on the road of acting.

"Very well, let's start the audition. First of all, I want to ask you, if you were sitting at home at night and suddenly saw a ghost, what would be your first reaction?"

"The first reaction..." Hearing Fopper's words, Jim was silent for a moment, and then said: "It should be no reaction."

'very good! 'I gave Jim's answer a high score in my heart.In fact, many people cry out in surprise when they think they've seen something terrible.But in fact it is not, because when your fear reaches a certain level, you can no longer control your body.This is what the saying goes, 'too scared to move'.

Turning his head, Fopper looked at Wen Ziren. At this time, Wen Ziren also nodded, and then he said: "So if it is late at night and you are sleeping in bed, you were sleeping very sweetly, but suddenly there was a sound of footsteps , but there are only you and your roommate on the bed next to you in the whole room, and you are awakened. Please act, facing such a room that seems to be haunted, and you are still a timid person, your demeanor should be how is it like."

Jim really deserves to be able to play the existence of a weird guy like Sheldon in "The Big Bang Theory" in the future. He just found the feeling after thinking about it.

First, he closed his eyes and remained silent for a while, then suddenly frowned as if he was disturbed by something, slowly opened his eyes, then blinked hard a few times, turned his head to look, and there was something in his eyes. There was a trace of doubt, as if wondering who would make the sound since the roommate was next to him.Then, as if thinking of something, his face suddenly turned pale.Then he tilted his head a little, and it can be seen that he is tilting his ears as if listening to the footsteps outside. With the sound of footsteps, his breathing began to become a little short, and then he tried his best to stretch out his hands , as if trying to wake up his roommate on the other bed.

"Very good." Seeing Jim's performance in one go, Wen Ziren applauded.In Jim's performance just now, a series of expressions, reactions, and movements are very natural, almost performing with micro-expressions.There is no feeling of affectation at all, as if he is really in such a scene.This can be seen from the sound of his rapid breathing just now, and the audience paying attention here subconsciously held their breath.His performance has driven the audience.

"The performance is awesome!" After Wen Ziren finished applauding, someone in the venue also said: "It's almost as if this happened, brother, what's your name? I think I will be your fan from now on!"

"Oh my god! How on earth did he make his breathing so obvious and contagious!"

Almost everyone applauded Jim's performance just now.

"How is it? This actor can be settled." Turning his head, Rogge said to Wen Ziren with a smile.

"Of course." Before Wen Ziren could speak, Brian walked over from the crowd and said, "His performance is perfect enough. In fact, I wonder if your performance, Fopper, can surpass him. , after all, you are the first protagonist in the movie." Brian turned his head to Fopper and smiled.Of course this is his joke.After all, after watching his "Tuner", Brian certainly knows that Fopper's control over subtle expressions is also top-notch.Otherwise, he wouldn't have won the best actor at the Venice Film Festival with a short film like "The Tuner".

"You'll know that in due time." Raising his eyebrows, Fopper said to Brian confidently, "I think we should move to a quiet place and continue talking."

"I think so." Brian nodded with a smile, "Because we need to make a detailed plan, don't we?" After speaking, Brian took the lead and took Fopper and the others directly to the company of Lionsgate Films.

Lions Gate Films is not as big as the eight major film companies in Hollywood, so his company headquarters is not that big.But in Hollywood, where every inch of land is very expensive, it can be regarded as considerable.When he came to a meeting room, Brian said formally: "Fopper, I think I have read your plan in detail. In fact, it is a perfect plan. We can sign the contract now. Then start to enter the film The publicity campaign stage. It’s just that I don’t think I’m satisfied with the interests required by the Showu website, which is jointly responsible for the publicity. In fact, I think we, Lionsgate, have to pay more. So…”

"We can continue to talk about this, it doesn't matter." He Yuqing winked, and the latter took Jim and Wen Ziren out very understandingly to prepare to explain the movie and arrange other work.Only after Fopper and Brian were left, Fopper said: "Actually, I don't ask much for the benefits of the movie "Spirit: Ghost Story", and we can even arrange a gambling agreement. If this If a movie fails to achieve the expected benefits of the agreement, I will give you corresponding compensation, but you need to agree to two conditions with us."

"What conditions?" Regarding the gambling agreement that Fopper mentioned, Brian didn't express it on the face, but he was still surprised in his heart.After all, in Fopper's plan, it has already been mentioned that the film "Spirit: Ghost Story" is going to be the second place of "The Blair Witch", which means that the box office is expected to reach more than 5000 million US dollars.Although it is said that after removing the box office share of the theaters, it can reach a profit of more than 3000 million US dollars at most.But what is said in the agreement is that Lionsgate can get 20.00% of it, which is almost 1000 million U.S. dollars.And even if the cost of publicity is excluded, the final benefit that Lionsgate can get in return is estimated to be around 800 million US dollars.But if the gambling agreement is really reached.In other words, no matter what, Lionsgate will have $800 million in return income.

Brian never felt that Fopper couldn't come up with $800 million.Because "The Tuner" has already begun to be shown in theaters in the United States.In fact, the response to the release is very good. This short film can bring at least US$500 million in benefits to Lionsgate.And what is the most important source of interest for a movie?Some people may say that it is the box office of the movie.But not, the main source of income for a movie with you is the sales of movie peripherals and DVDs. There may not be much drama around the movie "Tuner".But DVD sales are expected to be very promising.Therefore, Brian doesn't think that Fopper will have no money, because the DVD of "The Tuner" is a cash cow. Although the timeline is relatively long, it will still bring Fopper a steady stream of income.

"We can carry out a VAM agreement, and increase the estimated box office above to the level of 8000 million US dollars. Even your Lionsgate box office share can be increased to 30.00%, that is, your return in the VAM agreement will be 400 million US dollars. However, this movie will be jointly produced by my Goldfinger Film Studio and your Lionsgate Films. Of course, there is no doubt about the copyright. The original ownership of me has become two companies Joint ownership. Of course, Lionsgate has to guarantee another condition for this, that is, to cooperate with us in the shooting and production of another film, unconditionally! Of course, the film I want to shoot will definitely not make it difficult for you to do. gone."

"..." After listening to Fopper's words, Brian began to quickly calculate gains and losses in his heart.

They have paid a lot. First of all, their publicity will definitely be more ulterior.This is equivalent to more human and material resources.After that, co-production means that the film company needs to open up their relationship with the world's movie theaters to Goldfinger Film Studio.There is also unconditional and they are shooting a movie... The word unconditional is very elegant, which means that regardless of content and investment, they must keep up. This will take a lot of risk.

Of course, I got a lot.First of all, they got the copyright of "Spirit: Ghost Story". Although it is said that the copyright is jointly owned, Lionsgate Films also has the copyright.Evaluating the background of a film company does not mean how large the film company is.It's about how rich their movie library is.Why is MGM still standing after years of losses?It is because it has a huge movie library that it is proud of.Therefore, the copyright of any film is a bargaining chip for the development of a film company.

And secondly, it was an interest that Brian couldn't refuse no matter what.The contract share is expected to reach 400 million, which means that after throwing away their expected publicity investment, Lionsgate will get nearly twice as much profit as originally expected.Such a huge interest made Brian directly agree to the risk of the next movie.Some people may say that Brian did not see the future risks but only focused on the immediate benefits.But there is a saying that is good: Anyone who only pays attention to future interests and ignores the present is doomed to be a loser.

"Our Lionsgate agrees!" He didn't continue to see the saw, because Brian knew that this was the limit that Fopper could give.So Brian agreed to the deal after thinking about it for a while.And if this deal is successful.Lionsgate will definitely follow suit.