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"But I still want to get the copyright of the whole novel, and better plan the corresponding filming. You know, I bought the copyright when her novel was not too popular, but as soon as there is momentum, she will Be the first to turn her face, how can such a partner be trusted? Not to mention that once the film is filmed, Firefly will spend a lot of money and public relations energy to help her stir up the series of novels. Will she be grateful?"

Jon Fellermei didn't know how to answer this question.

He did feel that Stephanie was not a very satisfying author, but he did not feel much. At most, he would give more copyright fees. But Lehman was so determined that he could not persuade.

Jon Fellermei had to ask: "What do you mean?"

"As long as Lionsgate mediates from it, I am not a greedy person. The benefits that should be given are not unwilling to give, but cannot be forced to give. Anyway, everything is in accordance with the signed agreement."

"Well, we must be willing to help if we can help. I will find someone to persuade her."

Lehman smiled, and then said: "This matter will not start shooting until at least next year. Come today, there is another thing I want to discuss with you."

"What is it?"

Lehman said directly: "Presumably you also know that there is also a special effects company that has purchased equity in the digital field of Man Entertainment..."

Jon Fellermeier said, "Do you want the digital field to take over the special effects business of Lionsgate?"

Lehman did not hide, "Yes, if possible, Lionsgate has technical needs in this area and can give priority to the digital field. We must have the best service and the most cost-effective fee."

Jon Fellermae took a deep look at Lehman, then smiled at Scott Rose: "Of course, I also know the excellence in the digital field, and I have cooperated several times before. This promise Lionsgate is willing to give. "

Speaking of it, Lionsgate actually doesn't have too many movie projects that use special effects, but after all, how small is the mosquito, is it meat? The digital domain's business in Lionsgate is also good for its development.

Later, Scott also took advantage of the trend to have a relationship with Jon Fellermela, and the atmosphere of the conversation has been maintained.

It's just that if you let Lionsgate know that Lehman had dug the pillars of Lionsgate for the second time, I don't know how it would feel.

The original Lionsgate was able to develop and grow so quickly.

The "Chain Saw" series and the "Twilight" series have made great efforts, one is to provide sufficient funds, and the other is to make great achievements in the production field, attracting the favor of theater operators and overseas filmmakers.

Nowadays, Lionsgate has lost two ace projects in succession. Although these years have been very good, mergers and acquisitions have taken off, but there is no such trend that is gradually attracting attention.

In fact, Lionsgate still has a production vision, and the series is even better than Paramount. Without this market vision, it would not be called the first studio under the Big Six.

Unfortunately, its scenery is destined to be covered by fireflies.

This is the case in the film market. Cooperation is also a competitor. Whoever lets everyone play is production and distribution. How can there be no conflict of interest.

Lehman dug into Lionsgate's project, and he would naturally make up for the strength of the Firefly, but he didn't deliberately target it-only if Miramax and Pete were restricted, Lehman would deliberately target it when he met.

Moreover, Lehman also feels that Lionsgate’s development will definitely go wrong. They are too fond of co-productions and want to reduce risks. Their independent production business has not been developing smoothly.

Although succeeding generations rely on a few series to make great achievements, the film industry still values ​​the word production in essence. When several series of movies are over, they can't innovate and make original projects hot, and they will immediately decline.

From 2008 to 15 years, Lionsgate’s most successful time period, but they failed to seize the opportunity to catch up. In the following years, will there be Lionsgate’s name on the rankings?

Lionsgate is still too dependent. Summit Entertainment can't do it, and it can't stand up. An acquired production label has more outstanding performance than the parent company, which is definitely not a good thing.

After discussing the business, the few people didn't want to stay longer. Lehman saw that his emotions were getting weaker, and he hurriedly left under the pretext of having something to do.

Jon Fellermare made a few words of courtesy, and took the initiative to send it off.

Watching these two drive away, Jon Fellermae let out a long sigh unconsciously.

Next to him, his assistant and driver is certainly not a character carrying a bag, and he has the insight to ask him what is upset.

"With the fireflies, I always feel that Lionsgate has always been restricted, but it is obvious that we have been taking advantage of others and providing excess resources in exchange for revenue." Jon-Ferremer finished, feeling a bit too unconfident and proud. Said: "Wait another two years, when the overseas deployment is over, Lionsgate will not be like this anymore."

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Lehman went back to the Firefly Building, and in the following days, formally signed a relevant agreement with Lionsgate.

Because this kind of thing is hard to elaborate, and cooperation with the digital field is also difficult to reflect in the contract. It is impossible for other special effects companies to have better and cheaper technology, and let Lionsgate use it.

Therefore, the two have only signed a priority cooperation development agreement involving "Twilight". As for the others, it can only be seen that the sincerity of Lionsgate is insufficient.

Fortunately, this priority is just a promise, and the specific details of the negotiation have to wait until the project is officially launched.

After all, even the amount of investment and the selection of the schedule are still blank. Who knows how to delimit the income.

Therefore, in terms of the content of the agreement, this priority cooperation is only guaranteed. When Firefly was filming the "Twilight" series, the release work was almost the same to allow Lionsgate to enter the venue and get the proceeds of the project.

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Time to enter May.

The North American film market in the past two months was also very cold, and there were no masterpieces or dark horses, and the market responded fairly well.

That is to say, "Ice Age 2" by Fox's Blue Sky Studios, relying on excellent production, won more than 195 million box office in North America, but this is an animated movie and has nothing to do with live-action movies.

The other is the very spoof "Screaming and Screaming", which won more than 90 million US dollars.

Speaking of which, Blue Sky Studio is also the only new-generation animation studio that can compete with Pixar today-another DreamWorks animation.

This studio was founded in 1987, but it didn't become famous until 02 years after Fox's acquisition.

It also makes the squirrel named Scrat in "Ice Age" one of the most favorite animated images of global audiences-even if it is only a short description at the beginning.

Of course, the experience of Blue Sky Studio is actually similar to that of Pixar, and the development trajectory is also similar. The only difference may be the production ability. The speed of launching works is no one's fast, and no one's achievements are so high.

And Fox’s acquisition is also a magical touch.

At that time, the main business of Blue Sky Studio was to do special effects or model construction for movie projects. In 1998, the 7-minute animated short film "Bunny Bonnie" was released, but "Bonny Bunny" was very expressive and won the Oscar in the same year. Best Animated Short Film Award, entered the attention of Fox executives.

It was also that year that Fox’s own animation department shot "Frozen Planet". It wanted to emulate the success of "Toy Story" but suffered a big box office defeat. This caused dissatisfaction among shareholders. In order to quell this loss, Fox Animation Department’s A large number of employees were fired and instead invested in Blue Sky Animation.

The biggest contributor to the real rise of Blue Sky Animation is their leader Chris Witch.

This imaginative animation tycoon has moved back his hairline early, has sunken eye sockets, and always wears dark circles to attend project conferences.

Animation production is a very energy-consuming profession. Putting imagination on paper and then on the big screen, the average duration is no less than two years.

Powerful as Pixar, each senior animator can only produce 4 to 5 seconds of material per week, and a complete animation can easily have 6 to 7 thousand seconds, not to mention that some material will be discarded.

Therefore, the production cycle of two to three years is very common in the animation field.

It's not that Lehman has never thought about shooting 3D animation, but firstly, he doesn't know much about animation production, and secondly, he doesn't have so many suitable animation staff and an executive with great management and production ability.

And the right leaders are more important than sufficient employees, and such talents are not easy to meet.