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The investment has already been recognized by everyone, and the subsequent negotiations are mostly on the production side.

For this kind of internal cooperation in the industry, everyone knows how to operate it, and there is no one who takes advantage of others.

If you can agree, you can shoot together. If you don't agree, you can't force it.

Li is such a reason, but it really involves a specific cooperation plan, which is quite difficult to talk about.

Although Warner Bros. holds the copyright of Batman and can dominate the negotiations, but because the main risk is borne by Firefly Pictures, Lehman has always wanted to get more cooperation.

Therefore, it is inevitable that it is still very cumbersome.

"In terms of finance, we must introduce an insurance company recognized by both parties as a third-party guarantee." Lehman suggested.

"It's not a problem." Barry Meyer said and looked at the contract several times. "You already have plans for a sequel..."

Above, impressively marked the production concept of the trilogy.

"We thought of when we were creating the structure of the whole story. It is impossible to shape the image of Batman in our minds with just one piece." Lehman explained: "If the first one is successful, it is impossible not to continue. Develop Batman, right. A more reasonable and complete creative plan is also good for the entire project."

"Well, good idea." Barry Meyer raised an eyebrow and looked at Lyman and Nolan, who was calm.

On such occasions, as a director, he has an objective attitude of speaking less.

"How about the guarantor choosing the fire insurance fund company under Allianz Group?" Lehman said again.

Regarding the capital budget, Lehman decisively chose a fire insurance fund company that had cooperated several times and underwritten several business operations.

Of course, Warner will also worry about Firefly Pictures’ investment tricks. For example, the amount of funding does not match the predetermined shooting budget. Choosing such an insurance company with the best reputation in the industry and the most proficient business is a one for everyone. Guaranteed.

This is the most used insurance company in the circle, and Barry Meyer and other Warner executives have no opinion.

"As for the sequel, Nolan and I mean to establish a cooperative relationship with Warner Bros. on the entire follow-up project."

At this time, Joshua Bloomer, who had been watching, said, "I think there is no need to draw conclusions so early. The first part has not been produced yet, let's see the effect first."

"What?" Lyman dumbfounded, looking at Barry Meyer.

Barry Meyer is also a personal spirit. He advised: "Warner Bros. also hopes to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with Firefly Pictures, but for the Batman project, we need to see results, and we did not agree so quickly."

Borrowing external funds to produce movies, from the perspective of overall management, Warner Bros. does not suffer.

The one who suffers is the production department. This is the project they should be responsible for, even if they are powerless and unable to develop it, but is this a gift to others?

As for Barry Meyer, he completely followed the company's remarks and followed what Joshua said.

Lehman was unhappy, and began to fight for reasons. "Once the first film is successful, the subsequent development will be a matter of course. Then we worked hard and took such a big risk to shoot. Isn’t there no room for participation? We want to cooperate with predetermined goals."

Joshua just habitually maintains the right to speak in his own department. Seeing Lehman saying this, he also opened his mouth and said: "Well then, if the first film can recover its investment in the box office, Firefly Pictures can participate in subsequent projects. Development, but only limited to the latter two parts of the overall concept, and the investment model does not have such a large profit margin as the first part."

The Big Six in Hollywood are still so shameless.

The means of stealing the fruits of victory is always that "righteous".

Unfortunately, Lehman really couldn't refuse.

Because he knew it was impossible for Warner to share Batman's trump card with outsiders.

It is already Tianshi and Renhe's help to win to this point.

If it weren't for Warner's plans to acquire new lines and collaborate on large projects such as The Hobbit, it would be impossible to raise funds to develop Batman.

Even if the introduction of external funds, it is impossible to be as cheap as this.

"Yes." Lehman nodded and said, "As long as the first film has a good result, the cooperation of the next two..."

He thought for a while before continuing: "The second part, the investment and income sharing of Firefly Pictures, must be at least half of the share, and the third part, at least 30%, and Warner must add a condition to protect the future income of Firefly Reach the predetermined value."

Seeing Joshua Bloomer not speaking, Barry Meyer nodded slightly, "If the first film fails to meet the expected results, Warner has the right to interrupt cooperation at any time."

This is the legitimate right of the copyright owner, but Lehman must also prevent Warner Bros. from forgetting what it is. "The expected goal is that the total box office of the film can meet the production cost. If it is lower, it will be regarded as our breach of contract."

After listening to Joshua, he looked at Director Nolan, and said: "If he is the director, the producer must be someone from Warner, and we need to keep track of the progress of the project."

This is just a reason. His real idea is to take more initiative in the project.

"Yes, but I must be the first producer, and Warner can't make any unreasonable demands for filming." Lehman could feel the other's attitude, but he insisted.

If you can't get the first producer, who knows what warner will make.

Not all of the good cards of DC in later generations were lost by Warner's management.

Fortunately, Lyman's past achievements are there, and he has also produced the same series of "Chain Saw".

Therefore, Joshua did not insist, anyway, as long as he can place his own hands on the set.

Barry Meyer's eyes swept across in front of a few people, and he was also considering various gains and losses.

Lyman was thinking too, but what he thought was that he seemed to be the savior of DC.

For example, the very unreliable DC universe development.

Obviously, it was too hasty and added management to play the game.

Perhaps, I can also participate.

Lyman had a dream sitting in his heart, which was a big business involving billions.

"Well, it's too early. Let's have lunch first, and then continue to discuss in the afternoon." Unknowingly it was already past 12 noon, Barry Meyer looked at his watch and suggested.

Joshua also nodded, "Let's have something to eat in Warner's cafeteria?"

"No, we still have some things to deal with, so let's continue the negotiation at one o'clock in the afternoon."