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Another day later, Firefly Pictures and Cage's agent, the senior partner of CAA who didn't know which faction, interviewed the conditional contract.

Cage’s partner has been very lucky recently. The few films he participated in have all sold out at the box office. Even the friendly guest appearances have achieved good results.

Calculated according to the market prospects, the profit of the quotation can exceed 20 million US dollars.

Lehman didn't want to cheat him either. Although the basic salary can't be so much, the 10% box office share in North America and 5% of North American offline revenue in the contract are still enough to make up for the difference in salary.

In other words, everyone will bet on the box office of the movie.

Movies sell well, and Cage can get more money, otherwise, it will decrease.

In theory, this type of cooperation is also the most common means of risk-sharing in Hollywood.

Speaking of the last, Cage’s acting regulations were set as a base salary of 10 million U.S. dollars, paid in three installments, and film releases can participate in the profit division of North America.

Then everyone gathered together again to celebrate the achievement of the cooperation.

Nicholas Cage was very happy and inevitably drank a little more.

Lehman helped send him home again.

The goods still live in Beverly Hills. At the beginning, he sold two sets of properties to Lyman and Wen Ziren, so he had two sets left for living.

And there is no one in his family. After leaving with his ex-wife, a housekeeper will take care of the house.

Seeing that Cage was drunk, he couldn't walk steadily, so he quickly helped him in.

December 26.

"A New York Tour" was officially painted in North America.

Perhaps because there are too many new works during the Christmas season and the competition is too fierce, "New York Tour" did not exceed 400 million as expected in the market. Instead, it is stuck at around 360 million and it is difficult to make an inch.

Warner couldn't sell it anymore, and after a few days he gave up.

After all, the movie has already gained a lot, and it is not a big deal not to win the honor of the annual box office champion in North America.

And the new year is approaching, and the "Million Dollar Baby" of Chong'ao also needs to start its own awards season operation journey.

One of the prerequisites for running for the Oscars is that only works that were screened in North American theaters last year can participate in the competition.

There is not much time left for "Million Dollar Baby".

Anyway, in December every year, a large number of literary and artistic works appear on the market, and this year is no exception.

For example, "Finding Neverland" starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet; "The Aviator" where Leonardo accompanies the little prince again; "Rwanda Hotel" starring Don Chandel; Jack -The biographical film "The King of Soul Singer: Ray" starring Fox...

Since Lehmann had the idea of ​​a new work, his spirit has been in excitement and he seems very motivated.

I don't want to sleep every night until the early hours of the morning, and the creation of the script sub-shots is very fast.

Sometimes when Ryan was busy seeing him like this, he would tease that he was not so concerned about the TV series "The Walking Dead", because he still produced the film under the name.

But Lehman also has his own reasons, "I control the project, and I don't need me to shoot and produce."

"Then you said, I'm also a producer, why do I need to go to the crew to help share the preparations? It's just a matter of time when I can also control it."

"If you can work harder, you can work harder." Lehman said with relief.

"Forget it, it's good for you to be busy with your own projects. But what does Warner say? How do you run "Million Dollar Baby"?"

When Lehman heard it, he wondered: "How else can it work? Public relations, spending money, and buying judges, which crew did not do this."

"It's not this, I just want to ask about pushing it into the theater."

"It's easy. You can't make a big announcement. Just choose a few theaters with better addresses to show, control the number of screens, and accumulate the reputation of the movie, and then wait until February next year when the various votes are collected, and then concentrate resources on public relations."

Ryan didn’t have much experience in this area, so he asked quickly: “I understand that a small number of theaters accumulate word-of-mouth, lest there are too many audiences and critics’ perception of the movie will decline, but if it is not publicized, will it affect the theater’s attendance? Rate, the box office results are too ugly?"

Lehman laughed: "Do you think the jury was influenced by the box office? They look at the works, not the popularity."

If this is the case, then the Oscars do not need the presence of judges. It is not enough to award the awards to the best reputations.

"Then what's the point of this selection?" Ryan said, shaking his head and frowning: "I was thinking, this prize is not very profitable. Why are so many people fighting?"

"Come on. After an Oscar selection, how many people have been supported by the cost of public relations? After winning the award, how many people in the industry have benefited? Moreover, sometimes there is no need for direct monetary rewards. Reputation is a thing. How many people take money? Can't you please? You are not an actor or a director, so I don't know what they are thinking. This Oscar has nothing to do with you."

Ryan was speechless.

The next day passed quickly in the hasty preparations.

On the 28th, Lyman was dressed neatly and drove to the Warner Pictures Building after breakfast.

At this time, it was the morning rush hour, there were too many vehicles on the road, and several main lines were blocked there.

Lehman took Benjamin Joseph, his follower, to start and stop, and it took a lot of time to arrive before nine o'clock.

Regarding how to publicize the Oscars, apart from being a member of the Jewish community, Harvey Weinstein, who accounts for Renhe, is a master in this, and there is no difference between the six majors.

Anyway, they will push a few into the competition every year.

In the reception room, several executives from the distribution department have arrived, and Barry Meyer also took time to participate in the discussion.

After Lehman came in, he first treated everyone with courtesy.

It takes a little effort to get into business.

In addition to better public relations to win votes, everyone is also discussing the main competition awards.

Sometimes, knowing that they are not in the game, it is good to focus on the best adapted screenplay, supporting male and female roles, and other awards that are slightly behind.

However, because of the victory at the Cannes Film Festival, the group is still very confident in the quality of "Million Dollar Baby".

"Compete for the best film, best director."

"The best actor can also be used. Father Eastwood has a lot of favor in front of the judges of his time."

"If you want me to say, it's better to do all the best in public relations, and get the highest gold award. The publicity work will be very convenient and the income will be maximized."

"No, get more nominations first, and then focus on all the awards you can participate in PR..."

...

"What do you mean? Lyman." Barry Meyer asked.

"Several people have good ideas, but the more awards, the more proof the film is excellent. The actors should also listen to their own opinions."

Well, the last sentence is what Lehman really wants to express.

He doesn't need an Oscar to be gilded now, but a few actors, except for Eastwood, who has won two movie stars, are in low demand. Morgan Freeman and Hilary Swank are in demand.