This director only makes bad movies

Avi came back soon and brought the latest news. Netflix said that the price of US$7 million is the final price and will never be increased.

Obviously, Xu Nan's contact with Disney made Netflix angry, so Netflix decided to give Xu Nan a warning.

The monopoly group is so overbearing, and Xu Nan has no ability to resist at all.

But he is really unwilling to do so. This is his first original work in the United States, with a box office of more than 100 million. If he sells the streaming rights to Netflix for 7 million, it is simply selling gold at a low price. price.

Of course, in the eyes of Xu Nan, this movie is gold, but in the eyes of others, it is just so-so. After all, it is just a spoof movie. Netflix paid a price of 7 million, which is a lot of respect, and it is just a small warning.

Netflix felt that this warning should be enough to make Xu Nan recognize the reality and obediently sold them the copyright of "Washington".

Although Xu Nan is making trouble in the American entertainment industry, it is not enough in front of Netflix.

The main reason is that Netflix is ​​too strong in the field of streaming media. It is a dominant player and does not even have a rival that can check and balance it, so they dare to do this.

Also, Xu Nan’s behavior of contacting Disney aroused Netflix’s vigilance.

Although Disney's market share is less than 20% and its strength is less than one-third that of Netflix, Netflix still attaches great importance to this opponent.

Because Disney is not only the largest film and television company in the entertainment industry, but also the largest theater chain in the United States, and the number one brokerage company. It is the absolute overlord in the entertainment industry.

Although Netflix relied on its first-mover advantage to crush Disney, they have always been wary of this company.

Every year, Disney shoots many popular movies and TV series. The online broadcast rights of these movies and TV series will undoubtedly enter Disney's video website. There are also many popular movies, and the first priority is also Disney's video website.

Disney's foundation is so solid that even if it makes frequent mistakes when entering this industry, it still poses a great threat to Netflix.

Therefore, as soon as Xu Nan contacted Disney, he was immediately warned by Netflix.

They were not only warning Xu Nan, but also others in the entertainment industry.

If you want to compare shopping, let's see what happens to Xu Nan first.

And Netflix also has this confidence. With a 60% market share and the huge funds obtained after several rounds of financing, they have no rivals in the field of streaming media. Even the three major theater chains have to bow to them.

Netflix Group.

"Did that Chinese director sign the contract?"

"not yet."

"The twenty-four hours are almost here. Doesn't he want to sell?"

"It will definitely be sold. Now he is just unwilling to do so."

"Yes, he has no choice but Netflix."

"If he doesn't agree to sign the contract within twenty-four hours, we will continue to lower the purchase price, and he will not be able to hold on."

The people at Netflix were very confident and were waiting for Xu Nan to bow his head and submit.

But what surprised them was that after twenty-four hours, Xu Nan still did not sign a contract with Netflix and agreed to sell the online broadcast rights of "Washington" to Netflix.

All of a sudden, Netflix is ​​really popular.

"That Chinese director hasn't signed the contract yet?"

"It seems so."

"Anthony, what's going on? Didn't you promise me that the Chinese director would definitely compromise?"

"He may be dissatisfied with the price and wants to increase it a bit, so he deliberately delays it."

"The price of seven million is not enough. How much more does he want to sell a spoof film?"

"We must not raise the price. Since he has contacted Disney, we must not raise the price. We want everyone in the industry to know that trying to use Disney to pressure us is a wrong behavior and will have extremely serious consequences. .”

"But Xu has no idea of ​​selling the movie broadcast rights for the time being. We can't force him to sign."

"Who says it can't be done?"

"what do you mean?"

"Contact me AMC Cinemas."

There are three major theater chains in the United States, and there is both competition and cooperation between them. But strictly speaking, competition is more intense, and cooperation is only a minority.

Disney has created a video platform and puts its own movies and TV series on the video platform. AMC and Imperial Cinemas do not have video platforms, so of course it is impossible for their movies and TV series to be played on Disney's video software, otherwise it would be the same. It's an enemy.

The film and television dramas of the two theater companies are basically broadcast on Netflix, and Netflix has established a good relationship with these two theater companies.

"President, the manager of AMC Cinemas just informed me that our movie will be removed from the shelves." Avi walked into the office and told Xu Nan bad news.

Xu Nan frowned: "Why! What is their reason?"

Avi looked ugly: "They said it was because they wanted to make room for other popular movies."

Xu Nan laughed angrily: "It's the off-season now, there are no popular movies released at all, and our movies only occupy a few screens, so how much space can be freed up if they are released."

It has been a long time since "Washington" was released, and there are less than 200 theaters still showing it. The film schedule can be said to be ignored and completely dispensable.

AMC theaters using the excuse of releasing this movie to make room for other popular movies is as outrageous as a blind man saying that he bought a TV to watch the show.

Avi smiled bitterly and said: "President, I heard rumors in the circle that this is because of Netflix. Netflix wants to force us to sell them the online broadcast rights of the movie "Washington" at a low price, so Contact AMC theaters and put pressure on us by releasing the movie."

"The Netflix manager I contacted just called me and said that after their company's negotiation, the online broadcast rights of the movie "Washington" are only worth US$6.5 million."

Xu Nan was very angry: "Damn Netflix, you're going too far."

In fact, AMC's release of the movie will not cause any loss to Xu Nan. After all, this movie can no longer earn tens of thousands at the box office a day.

But this situation of being beaten and unable to fight back makes people very angry.

Netflix quickly spread the relevant news.

"Have you heard that the Chinese director had a falling out with Netflix because of the price of the online broadcast rights for the movie "Washington"."

"Are you kidding? Who has the ability to compete with Netflix? Besides, Xu Nan is not from the Imperial Cinemas. Netflix shouldn't lower the price."

"I heard it was because Xu Nan contacted Disney and angered Netflix."

"So that's it. It seems that Xu Nan is going to be unlucky this time."

"That's right, in the field of streaming media, no one is disobeying Netflix, not even the theater chains."

There are three theater chains in the United States, but only Netflix is ​​the dominant streaming media platform. Although Disney has a video platform, it is not a rival to Netflix. "

"You deserve it. This Chinese director is too arrogant. Finally, someone can cure him."

"I really thought that the entertainment industry would just let him do whatever he wanted. There are plenty of people who can control him."

The industry is generally not very optimistic about Xu Nan. There is no way, Netflix is ​​too strong in the field of streaming media, and the three major theater chains can only bow their heads.

Xu Nan will definitely suffer this loss.

Upon hearing the news, director Cameron felt as comfortable as having a cold drink in the summer.

Although I know it won't have much impact on Xu Nan, I still feel happy that Xu Nan can suffer a loss.

It's all this guy's fault, and he's lost a lot of money.

Originally, Cameron wanted to wait for the release of the movie "Washington" to buy some money, and take this opportunity to express his sullenness.

As a result, when waiting for the release, Cameron discovered that there was no need to buy the navy army, because with the whole Internet making memes, buying the navy army would be in vain.

Seeing Xu Nan succeed again, not only did the feeling in my heart not escape, but I felt even more aggrieved.

But fortunately, those who do unrighteousness will inevitably die. After waiting for so long, he finally got some good news that made him feel better.

Gore, the director of "The Bourne Supremacy", was also very happy to hear the news, but it was a pity that this incident could not cause too much loss to Xu Nan.

It's a fly in the ointment.

Xu Nan also feels very embarrassed now. Netflix is ​​clearly giving him a hard time, but he still has no way to do it.

The most speechless thing is that even if Netflix lowers its acquisition price, its acquisition price is still higher than Disney.

Even if Xu Nan wants to put some eye drops on Netflix, he can't do it. Disney is in a state of confusion, let alone Apple Video. He can make mobile phones. In the field of streaming media, he is completely a younger brother. but.

People in the company are also trying to persuade Xu Nan to compromise.

George, an old employee of the company, said: "President, there is no way. Netflix is ​​so strong, we have no good way."

"The current situation is obvious. Whether it is sold to other video platforms or not sold, it is better to sell to Netflix. So I think signing a contract with Netflix is ​​the best choice."

Avi also has the same view: "Although I am also very angry about Netflix's actions, business is always business, and personal emotions cannot be mixed with it. At present, signing a contract with Netflix is ​​the best choice. Other options are It will cost us a lot of money.”

Even Lin Ziyi called Xu Nan: "I contacted the people at Netflix and they were willing to buy the copyright of "Washington" for 7.5 million. This is all I can do. At this point, I advise you to bow your head."

Xu Nan felt extremely aggrieved, but there was nothing he could do.

Could it be that we really have no choice but to compromise with Netflix?

Although this is a normal thing, he always feels a little uncomfortable.

However, if you don’t do this, what can you do? No one can check and balance Netflix, the monopoly of streaming media platforms.

At this moment, Xu Nan's phone lit up, and a piece of news was pushed to Xu Nan's eyes.

"The great Paris sent from heaven to save America."