This director only makes bad movies

In a conference room, a group of people were at war with each other.

"This is Cameron's movie, you know, Cameron's movie."

"Not even Cameron can change the box office share."

"This is the sequel to Big Ship."

"That doesn't change the box office share."

"The sequel to Cameron's Big Ship."

"unacceptable."

In the president's office of Imperial Cinemas, Lin Ziyi slapped the table angrily when she saw the latest conditions proposed by Cameron.

Fifty percent box office share, Cameron's condition is 50% box office share.

In other words, the movie box office is half and half between theaters and producers.

Why?

Cameron is very famous and has a high status in the industry, so he proposed to increase the box office share, which was barely acceptable to the theater chain.

That's why this negotiation took place.

This is Cameron. If it were any other director, the theater chain would not even give him a chance to negotiate.

Lin Ziyi's bottom line is to reduce the box office share by 3%, that is, theater chains and theaters have 55% of the box office share, and producers and distributors have 45% of the box office share.

As a result, Cameron cut it to 50%.

It was too exaggerated. Lin Ziyi could not accept this result no matter what.

"What do other theater chains say?"

The executive negotiating with Imperial Cinemas frowned and said: "A few small cinemas have agreed to Cameron's conditions, but most cinemas do not agree."

"The small theater chains don't have to worry about them. The key is us and the three major theater chains, AMC and Disney. As long as our three major theater chains stick to the bottom line, Cameron will not be able to make a difference."

Lin Ziyi asked: "Have you communicated with the other two major theater chains? What was their reaction?"

The executive said solemnly: "Their attitude is the same as ours. They cannot accept it. I communicated with them privately and expressed that I absolutely cannot accept this condition."

"That's right." Lin Ziyi nodded: "When will theater chains need to look at the director's face? So what about Cameron? As long as we stick to the bottom line, can he still make a difference?"

In the United States, theaters stand at the top of the food chain. They are inherently arrogant and do not want to be manipulated by directors, even if the director is Cameron.

Especially this 50% share really touches the bottom line of theaters.

The executive said: "Perhaps Cameron's proposal of this condition is a negotiation strategy. We are still negotiating. As long as our three major theater chains stick to the bottom line, I believe he will compromise."

"Okay." Lin Ziyi nodded: "Continue to talk, no matter what, a 50% share is impossible."

"I understand." The executive nodded.

At about the same time, similar conversations took place between Disney Cinemas and AMC Cinemas.

Fifty percent of the box office share is impossible, even if you are a sequel to Cameron and Big Ship, keep talking until we are satisfied.

I don’t believe it, but the Dangtang Theater chain can still let you, a director, control it.

The attitude of the three major theater chains is very firm. Although several small theater chains have compromised, the number of theaters owned by the small theater chains is not at the same level as the three major theater chains.

Imperial Cinemas, AMC Cinemas, Disney Cinemas, the three major theater chains together account for 80% of the number of theaters. As long as the three major theater chains insist on a tough attitude, there is nothing Cameron can do.

Even if your movie is earth-shattering and a classic, what can you do if the theaters don't release it?

How can you make money on a streaming platform? Moreover, the experience of watching movies on mobile phones is completely different from watching movies in theaters.

It is precisely because of this confidence that the three major theater chains dare to maintain a tough attitude.

They firmly believe that as long as they are tough, Cameron will compromise.

But something unexpected happened to the theaters. Cameron's attitude was even tougher than theirs, with no intention of compromise.

He even posted the incident on the Internet.

When he participated in a show, Cameron started to complain directly on the show.

"My filming of "Titanic 2" has been completed. I can guarantee that it will be a classic that surpasses its predecessors, can shock people from the heart, and make people think about the impermanence of life and destiny."

The host asked from the side: "Well, when will it be released? I will definitely take my friends and family to watch it then."

Cameron immediately said: "It is very likely that this movie will not be released because the theaters do not want this movie to be released."

The host asked in surprise: "Why, this is the sequel to Big Ship, why can't it be released?"

Cameron said angrily: "Because they feel that 50% of the box office share is too low. In the past, theaters have always received 58% of the box office share, and those of us who work hard to make movies, after the theater After exploiting the line and distribution, the final box office receipts were only 35%."

"This is fair. We are the ones who made the movie, but we get the least amount of money. We are not as good as the theater chain who just collects the money."

"I just want to increase the box office share to 50%. What's wrong with me? Even so, the theater chain still gets more money than me."

After this program was aired, it immediately caused a huge response on the Internet.

The audience doesn't understand the twists and turns here, and they will only stand on the side they think is right.

Compared with theaters, which have little say, the audience naturally believes in the famous Cameron and will naturally side with him.

Moreover, many viewers were eager to see Cameron's movie and were very angry when they heard that it could not be watched in theaters.

"I don't understand why theaters won't let this movie be released. This is the sequel to Big Boat."

"I want to see this movie, I can't wait."

"The theater chain is indeed excessive. Obviously the film was shot by the director, so the director should make more money."

"It would be a pity not to see such a classic movie in theaters."

"Why are theaters going so far? You should let this movie be released."

"This is the sequel to Big Ship. You should let this movie be released even if it doesn't cost you money."

Public opinion on the Internet has turned against the theater chain.

Faced with this situation, the three major theater chains are very angry.

Negotiations are negotiations, so why put this matter online.

You also put pressure on us through public opinion, and you think this will work.

Looking at the public opinion on the Internet, Lin Ziyi was furious.

She originally thought that she should give Cameron some face and not go too far.

Even if the box office share is increased a little, it doesn't matter.

But now Cameron's behavior has really touched her bottom line.

She decided not to give this guy face.

Not only does she not give face, she also wants to cause trouble.

Lin Ziyi took out her mobile phone.

Close the door and let Xu Nan go.