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Cooperation, most of the time, is to use the resources of both parties to exchange and supplement to achieve a win-win goal.

But the fact is that the production capability of Firefly is recognized by Warner, and the distribution level is not the same in itself.

If Warner can't do it, it can't do it well, it will only be worse if it is handed over to Firefly.

Lehman was still sitting in his seat, and asked, "So, what are the conditions you have negotiated?"

Jonson and Brian glanced at each other and said, “I won’t talk about the previous conditions. Firefly is responsible for the production and all the investment budgets. We are responsible for the distribution and market with the most suitable schedule and resources. The copyright belongs to Warner. The production revenue goes to Firefly. In addition, offline revenue, including DVD sales, we are willing to spend 20% more of the share in it."

"Does peripheral income still not count?"

"The profit share we set aside for Firefly is enough. Moreover, it is impossible for Firefly to interfere with the copyright image. That is DC Entertainment's business, and it is their business scope. Even we are not easy to interfere."

Well, in a group, it is very common that the right to speak is not unified.

Even Mann Media and Joseph, as the executive officer, basically did not intervene in the work of Blue Butterfly Pictures. This is actually something that shareholders like to see. The management is too harmonious and the power is alone, which is obviously more daunting. thing.

"However, I refuse. I don't think such conditions are sincere."

"Then what do you want? Lehman, don't you worry that we really shelve this project? But it's only two years." Josen dissatisfied.

Lehman shook his head, “It’s not what we want, but what needs to be given? And if it’s just because Firefly Pictures, as a producer, is slightly worthy of the risks and market returns, it feels unbalanced and gives up, then I just feel a little regretful. After all, it doesn’t seem to have much effect on the fireflies if you shoot or not. On the contrary, it’s extremely good for Warner."

He continued: "You think, if the "Batman" sequel is still good at the box office, it can further establish the image of Batman to the market and the public, and then to the comics, the surroundings and other aspects of the channel market based on this impression. , What value will it have, I think you must know better than me."

"But we will also pay enough resources, shouldn't we get the benefits we deserve?"

"Of course, I didn't say no." Lehman smiled: "We don't need to participate in the distribution, and the copyright is not to be touched. However, it is always fair to make up for it with more market share offline. Distribution, copyright It's all yours. The production risk is still suppressed by the fireflies. I think a little compensation is right."

Qiao Sen squinted his eyes and thought for a while before he said: "Your conditions... let's talk about it."

Lehman observed Qiaosen’s expression and knew that he was almost on the bottom line, but it was still close to the end, “I want 50% of the home entertainment share of DVD sales and rentals. The three rounds of pay-out broadcast by TV stations belong to us, and the rest Just follow the conditions of the first cooperation, how?"

"...This...this..." Jonson stared at Lehman and objected again: "This is impossible."

But this time, the refusal was a little less meaningful than the very firm tone in front of it, or it was just simply pressing down.

Joson continued: “It’s true that some things were specifically explained by the CEO. We can give up all the buyout costs of TV on-demand payment, but it is impossible to give half of the family entertainment. 3 Achievements are very suitable. How? And the distribution of goods in the middle of the channel, the loss of all aspects, we have to let out about 30 to 40%, which is already very sincere."

"No, 50%." Lehman repeated, and then added: "This small amount of money is really nothing compared to the output of the entire project. Do you think that the sales value of a single project's DVD can be compared with the image surroundings? Otherwise, just Let Firefly participate in peripheral operations. We not only promised a 30% share, but only 10% of the total revenue in the surrounding area. How about? Or we have paid so much that it is not enough to match the corresponding value. How can people shoot with all their heart?"

Looking at the silent Jonson, Lehman finally added another fire, "If it doesn't work, then forget it. A project profit that cannot be slightly equal to the risk and the effort is really unmotivated. I still have something to do. , Let’s go first."

Lyman stood up, but was stopped by Johnson.

He gritted his teeth, said sorry, took out his mobile phone and walked aside, not knowing who he was discussing with.

Of course, Lehman didn't really want to leave.

Seeing this, I waited very relaxed instead.

No matter what, he has already given the conditions. If he doesn't think it will succeed, or if he doesn't want to give this part of the income, then don't bother.

Facts have proved that it is difficult for Warner to wait another two years.

Not only will they miss the hard-earned foundation, let alone some people within them are too urgent for DC, which is also a point to consider.

It was already around four o'clock in the afternoon, and when Barry Meyer received a call from Jonson, he agreed without hesitation.

As Lehman had already thought about it, his conditions were not too extreme, and it happened to make Warner's flesh hurt.

Because once this plan is implemented, can we get even less for the third part?

So, this is actually the prerequisite for the joint cooperation of the remaining two sequels, given, the third one can only give more, which also means that the project's revenue is eroded by fireflies.

But is there a better way?

No.

Barry Meyer knows very well that the Firefly, who takes the initiative, has the confidence to speak. If it were not for the purpose of project development, it would not be impossible to put forward more excessive conditions.

But cooperation, there is always a balanced range.

If it exceeds too much, it's not a pain, and I won't agree to any pain.

It's like the project belongs to Warner, and the distribution resources are also released by them. As a result, Firefly gets more than them, which is definitely not good.

As far as Firefly is concerned, taking a certain risk to shoot, only for the first "The Mystery of Xia Ying", the profit earned from it is not as high as that of the independently released "Little Sunshine", which is obviously unreasonable.

Therefore, you must take more offline. This part of the income can be easier than simply earning the box office, and the market is bigger.

After all, in the box office, there is still a big money-sharing operator like cinema, and there is no such a strong presence offline.

At this time, Johnson asked how to deal with it again?

Barry Meyer heard that this guy was willing to accept it, and he said, "Promise. Besides, Brian can also use this as a bargaining chip. It's up to him whether he succeeds or not."

Not long after, Johnson returned to his seat.

But instead of expressing his opinion immediately, he apologized and exchanged a few words with Brian in a low voice.

Lehman didn't know what they were discussing, but he felt as if he was conspiring.

After a while, Jonson directly affirmed: "We have agreed to your terms. But..."

"Lyman, do you remember the "The Walking Dead" we worked with?" Brian answered.

"Ha." Lehman didn't expect this to be what Brian was going to say. He was taken aback for a moment before repliing, "Why, what's the problem?"

"No, no, no. Even in the third season, the audience is still very interested. However, we should be able to maintain a closer relationship of cooperation, like "Breaking Bad" looking for a broadcasting platform, it is actually possible Listen to our offer, maybe it's higher than Fox?"

"What do you mean?" Lyman was amused. He really gave "Breaking Bad" to HBO, and the result might be even worse.

After all, HBO's audience base is much worse than that of TV networks like Fox.

Just to talk about profitability, it may be higher, but it is not that Firefly can make more.

For Firefly, it is difficult to judge which aspect of subscription paid or free advertising is stronger.

Of course, "Breaking Bad" and Fox have worked very well, and it is impossible to change the platform. There is no point in talking about these.

When Brian said this, he only brought the topic to the TV series.

Moreover, next year's spring release, HBO lacks a sufficiently attractive American drama.

In this regard, the level of firefly production is very exciting.

After all, HBO needs to serve paying users well, and then it needs to maintain high-quality production episodes.

From this point of view, Firefly is a very ideal ally, and it is unable to enter the TV station...