This director only makes bad movies

Xu Nan didn't show any embarrassment when his plan was exposed.

He is used to being scolded in China, and his shame has long been developed.

This is a conspiracy in the first place. As long as Americans have seen it once, they will be able to figure it out immediately.

However, the first time can have the greatest effect, so Xu Nan didn't want everyone to know it before it was released.

In fact, he had this idea even if he didn't find Lin Ziyi, because he was worried about being discovered by her.

According to domestic experience, when a copycat film is released for the first time, the audience is most likely to be fooled and can steal the most box office.

The second time it was released, it had no effect.

But since Lin Ziyi discovered it, it didn't matter, it was just about making less money.

Xu Nan said bachelorly: "Yes, I have this idea. There are not many people in the United States making copycats, so I want to seize this market."

"You are quite candid." Lin Ziyi took a sip of coffee: "Aren't you afraid that I will have this movie blocked and your movie will not be released in theaters?"

"I'm not afraid." Xu Nan said calmly: "In the worst case, it won't be released in theaters, and the video will be released directly, and then the Internet rights will be sold."

"The most you can do is ban me in theaters, and if you ban me, it will be easier for me to promote."

Lin Ziyi couldn't help but laugh.

That's the good thing about copycats. Just like bonbon, the more publicity you make, the easier it is to heat up the movie.

The best way is to treat the movie coldly so that it doesn't gain any popularity.

Seeing that she couldn't scare Xu Nan, Lin Ziyi didn't want to waste time.

"Let's be honest, I invited you here because I want your movie to be shown in my theaters."

"And I can guarantee that its theaters will give you a good schedule to ensure that your movie's box office will not be low."

"Why?" Xu Nan asked back: "Why are you willing to release my movie even though you know it is a knockoff? My movie will have an impact on "The Hobbit"."

Obviously Imperial Cinemas has a certain share of the movie "The Hobbit", so releasing "The Hobbit" in the era will definitely affect the box office of "The Hobbit", which is equivalent to affecting the interests of Imperial Cinemas itself.

Why did Lin Ziyi do this? Is it because they are fellow villagers?

It's impossible. Even a fellow villager can't let Lin Ziyi harm herself and benefit others. There must be a deeper reason for this.

"I don't want to hide it from you. To be honest, our theater chain does not have a share of the movie "The Hobbit"." Lin Ziyi said: "So, letting your copycat film be released in our theater chain will have little impact."

Imperial Cinemas doesn’t have a share in the blockbuster movie “The Hobbit”?

Xu Nan's first reaction was that it was impossible. Imperial Cinemas is one of the three major theater chains in the United States. If The Hobbit doesn't give Imperial Cinemas a share, it won't be afraid of being tricked by the theaters into lowering the film schedule.

This is equivalent to hurting the enemy a thousand times and damaging oneself eight hundred times. The producers of "The Hobbit" cannot be so stupid.

But seeing Lin Ziyi's solemn expression, Xu Nan realized that what she said was true.

"Why?" Xu Nan asked, "I feel like this is not in line with business rules."

Lin Ziyi picked up the spoon and stirred the coffee again: "Maybe it's because Shenhua just acquired the Imperial Cinemas. You know, newcomers are always easily bullied by the old people in the circle."

"So that's it." Xu Nan suddenly realized.

No wonder Lin Ziyi took the initiative to come to him and wanted "The Age of the Hobbit" to be released in the Imperial Cinema. It turned out that she was excluded.

Since "The Hobbit" is unwilling to give a share, letting the copycat film be released will have no impact on them. In this case, why not let it go.

As long as you can make money, it doesn't matter what movie you're in.

"The Age of the Hobbit" was released, but it was "The Hobbit" that lost, not our Imperial Cinema.

That's probably the reason.

Xu Nan said in his heart that it was impossible to be unhappy. This was like pie from the sky, and his biggest problem was solved in one fell swoop.

Imperial Cinemas has more than 1,000 theaters, accounting for almost 25% of the market share.

If such a large theater chain is willing to show his movie, it will definitely bring a lot of box office revenue to the movie, and it is almost certain that the movie will make money.

"No problem, I agree to let "The Age of the Hobbit" be released in the Imperial Cinema." Xu Nan said decisively.

There was no reason for him not to agree to such a good thing.

Lin Ziyi laughed: "Don't worry yet, I have conditions."

She said directly: "I want to buy out your movie."

"This is impossible." Xu Nan flatly refused.

What a joke, how could he let Lin Ziyi buy out his movie? If the movie is bought out, it has nothing to do with him, so why has he worked so hard to make the movie for so long?

Lin Ziyi didn't seem surprised: "If you don't buy it out, the box office share will have to be carefully negotiated. I'll take the risk by releasing your copycat film, and I can't help but make money."

"How much share do you want?" Xu Nan asked.

"Eighty percent." Lin Ziyi said calmly.

"F*ck!" Xu Nan couldn't help but cursed.

Damn, he wants an 80% share. This is too dark.

The theater chain here in the United States is relatively strong. If you add the theater chain to the theater, you can get about 58% of the box office share, and you can also get certain rebates from time to time.

As a result, Lin Ziyi opened her mouth and asked for 80%. This is completely blackmail.

"This is your business attitude. If I get this share, my movie won't be in vain. I might as well give the movie to you." Xu Nan said angrily.

"So, it's better to buy it out, so you can worry less." Lin Ziyi said smoothly.

Xu Nan understood that Lin Ziyi was a very shrewd businessman. It was impossible to discuss business with her without paying her satisfactory benefits.

"A buyout is impossible, and an 80% share is also impossible." Xu Nan simply stated his bottom line: "These two conditions of yours are too much, and I don't want any discount from you. According to market practice, I will give you a 58% box office share. If the box office exceeds 100 million US dollars, I can give you a 2% box office rebate."

"Do you think it's possible for your movie's box office to exceed 10 million?" Lin Ziyi couldn't help laughing: "You made this pie too big for me to swallow."

"How is it impossible?" Xu Nan said deliberately: "I am a billionaire director. "The Age of the Hobbit" is my first work in the United States. It has unlimited potential. I am confident that the box office will exceed 200 million US dollars." .”

"Pfft."

Lin Ziyi couldn't help laughing, and the flower branches trembled.

"No wonder my sister was so miserably deceived by you. How dare you brag that a bad movie can fetch 200 million US dollars."