Hollywood legendary director

After the celebration banquet, Lehman has been in contact with Constantine and other investors in "Resident Evil".

Now that the news of the new drama has spread, there are still many TV stations who want to cooperate and insiders who want to invest.

He does not lack the basis for cooperation at all.

Asking the assistant to make a cup of coffee, Lehman came to his office.

Go to the boss chair and stretch out comfortably.

At about noon, Lehman was about to go out for lunch, and saw the top coming out of the elevator, and smiled and said hello: "How are you doing?"

"Haha, Mr. Lehman."

Lehman asked again: "What are you doing here? I don't usually see you here."

He joked skillfully.

The spinning top also chuckled, "Come to draw up an account with the Finance Department, and Lionsgate has paid the third sum of the proceeds from the offline DVD of "Hellboy"."

Lehman’s directors all cooperate in the form of personal offices, and they all have a share of film investment. This is also to attract talents and prevent outflow.

Anyway, directors rely on their works to speak, and if there are results, I don’t know how easy it is to get investment.At least it must show equality in attitude.

This time, Gyro photographed the subject he most wanted to shoot, and could earn about 3 million + 9.65 million shares (box office incentive + investment income). I am still very satisfied with being able to join Firefly Pictures.

Lehman patted the top on the shoulder and said, "Work hard. If there is a new project plan, I will definitely support it, and the company will not do anything bad."

Naturally, the top will not be like a newcomer who just debuted, because of a good word from the superior.

Just smiled and nodded.

He can maintain this relationship. In addition to the 49% stake in the studio by Firefly Pictures, Firefly Pictures is more sincere. Unlike Miramax or New Line, he likes to intervene. Creation, and often questioned his subject matter.

Moreover, it is very promising here.

Some time ago, after "New York Trip" was released, Zha Dao's first share will be as high as 20 million, and his share in the offline market will also be his share-all this proves that Lehman is a good collaborator.Not stingy, not greedy, nor stingy.

The two chatted for a while, and Lehmann rode down the elevator.

As soon as he passed the front desk, the newly recruited employee said that someone was looking for him.

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Country clubs, shelters for golf courses.

Lyman and Barry Meyer sat close together.

After greeting each other, Barry Meyer opened his mouth and said: "According to the posture of "New York Tour", maybe the global box office can reach 800 million. It is Lehman that you have the best vision. Zach Schneider has filmed commercials for so many years. , Who can tell that he still has the talent for making movies and strongly support him."

His tone was really admiring.

At least, when he selected Lehman, there were two works that proved the market value.

Of course, Lehman can say that even without his support, Zha Dao would be a director who would stand out.

Well, I can only accept all the appreciation.

"If it is 800 million, it may be a little difficult." Lehman followed his topic and said: "Now that the box office is rising so fast, it is supported by a large audience base. When this momentum passes, it will be as fast as the North American market. Fall."

As of today, "New York Tour" has won a global box office of 687 million U.S. dollars and has been screened overseas for more than two weeks.

Barry Meyer certainly knows that it will be difficult to break through 800 million. He just has nothing to say. He talks about the atmosphere first so that he can better talk about business.

Although he is the CEO of Warner Entertainment Group, his status and rights in the circle and the film and television resources he holds are not comparable to filmmakers like Lehman.

But if you have no desire, you are just.

Lehman is not begging for food under his hands, nor is he restrained by him. It is nothing more than the happy cooperation between the two sides now. But even if Lehman leaves Warner, there is no worry that no one will help him issue it, let alone that this family has a perfection. In North America’s distribution channels, the only difference is publicity resources.

Well, it just so happens that this part of the resources cannot be arranged with money.

On the contrary, Warner’s distribution department needs to find ways to win over Firefly Pictures and add more excellent film sources.

The quality of the works is excellent and can please the market. There is always no shortage of distribution partners.

Recalling that when the two met for the first time, Lehman had to carefully safeguard his own rights, and he also made a request that Warner would not interfere too much in his shooting, and the status of the two negotiations was entirely based on Warner.

But now, Lehman has become a general trend, and when we talk about cooperation, the so-called advantages have disappeared.

Fortunately, Barry Meyer's attitude change is also very smooth.

As industry insiders who have come into contact with talented filmmakers such as Cameron, Spielberg, and Martin Scorsese, their upward momentum is equally fast.

Let’s not mention how poor Cameron’s black history for investment and distribution, dignity, etc. was completely lost to the outer Pacific (this goods was filmed the first self-written and self-directed science fiction film "Terminator" at the time Alan Ryder, the head of Fox in the twentieth century, mocked the plot's pale and boring story. It was written by elementary school students, not even logic, and no market value).

Then there is Spielberg. When he was young, his biggest hobby was to play golf, smoke cigars, and play poker with a large group of older guys who were older than him. .

Of course, those old guys are all senior executives of major production companies. He has a good relationship first, and after a certain friendship, he immediately took out his own projects to attract investment.

Even so, they are often rejected.

Moreover, this guy is a graduate of the University of Southern California, and the resources of teachers and students are also the most helpful force for him.

As for Martin Scorsese or an old friend Francis Coppola-that is, the Coppola family of Cage, who has deep connections in Hollywood and introduced the Warner Bros. studio.

It was also very difficult to direct the first feature feature film of life.

After a little chat between the two, Barry Meyer finally mentioned the new play "The Walking Dead" and said suggestively that Andrew had called him.However, Lehmann pretended not to understand and fooled the past.

Of course, he is not all inclination.

Speaking of waiting for one or two episodes of the new drama to be produced, look for a platform for trial broadcasts-the hidden meaning is that when the project is almost ready, come to a big atmosphere bidding.

This is also what those well-known producers or screenwriters in the TV drama circle often do. They also don't stick to one platform for broadcasting, and they cooperate with whoever gives the best conditions.

However, this is certainly not good news for WB TV.

If they can give good terms, there will be no shortage of good dramas.

Because of poor management, their TV department doesn't have much money to buy dramas, not to mention that testing the waters is full of risks. If you make a wrong bet, the ratings are not ideal, and in the end, it will not be a loss.

When Barry Meyer heard this, he knew that WB TV had no chance.

He didn't think there was anything, anyway, the TV station was out of his control.

It's been a long time since I had a chat.

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