Chapter 23： foregone conclusion (2/2)
Wang Yang left the Integrity Law Firm with satisfaction. Although it cost him three hundred dollars, he was once again on the verge of being unable to afford even the fare, but the money was absolutely worth it. The wonderful clauses and inexplicable legal loopholes were owed dividends by the Lion Gate Company, and even won the lawsuit.
Back to the apartment, ready to go to Santa Monica tomorrow to officially sign the contract. Wang Yang took a shower in a good mood, hummed and walked out of the bathroom to the living room, looked at the contract documents on the sofa, he took a kiss and kissed fiercely, smiled at the contract: ”God, why are you So cute! ”He sat down on the sofa and was about to turn on the TV, but his phone rang suddenly.
”Who?” Wang Yang picked up the mobile phone placed on the TV cabinet, looked at the electric display, and suddenly stunned. It was actually the Thomas Purchasing Manager of Artisan Films, Stephen Thomas! What is he calling? Wang Yang frowned and took the channel: ”Hello, this is Wang Yang.”
”Hello, Mr. Wang, it's me, Stephen Thomas of the artisan company.” It was indeed Thomas's voice.
Artisan said that they will do internal discussions, so now they have discussed? Wang Yang asked with doubt: ”Oh, Mr. Thomas, hello, what is the matter?”
Thomas chuckled over there, mysteriously said: ”This is it, Mr. Wang, we decided to buy your movie.”
Although expected, Wang Yang couldn't help but stunned. The artisan company wanted to buy his movie? ! What happened to them? What happened to them changed their minds? Is Thomas' syncope cured? He couldn't help but shake his head and smiled, it didn't matter. He refused: ”No, Mr. Thomas, my movie has already found a distributor.”
”What ?!” Thomas was stunned. How could he not think that this Chinese kid's movie was so attractive? He felt unbelievable in his heart, but the company had instructions, he had to ask: ”Oh, are we a step late? Mr. Wang, did you sign a contract with them?” Wang Yang said: ”Not yet.”
Got this answer, Thomas asked again: ”So don't know if there is a chance for us artisans? You know, after discussion, we decided to take a risk and try, you can get 200,000 movie copyright fees.”
Without thinking, Wang Yang smiled and refused, ”I still can't. I have already negotiated with the company. The conditions they offered were very good, and I am very grateful to them for this opportunity.” He shrugged and said to the phone: ”So sorry, Mr. Thomas.” After all, he didn't understand why the artisan company suddenly resolved to be so big. 200,000 is not a small number for a 10,000-dollar DV movie.
In fact, the matter is very simple. When he left the artisan company last time, he left a DVD copy for internal discussion. Stephen Thomas didn't care at all, and left the DVD aside. But in recent days, by chance, the distribution manager of the artisan company watched the DVD. The manager was purely a pastime. The result was terrified. Afterwards, he felt that this was an excellent movie. Thomas discussed, hoping to buy back.
But Thomas ’position was still negative, but the manager did not give up. He took the DVD to the company ’s CEO office, and the CEO of the artisan company was also scared to a cold sweat. He would have bought the Witch in the future. In ”Blair”, he suddenly realized the extraordinaryness of this DV movie and felt that it was worth taking a risk for it. So he made a final decision and decided to buy ”Smart and Ghost Record”.
But they were one step late, Wang Yang had already negotiated with Lion Gate.
Thomas frowned and raised the price: ”Mr. Wang, what about 300,000?” Wang Yang still said ”no”. Thomas gritted his teeth and said the company's price limit: ”500,000 !?” Wang Yang was still light. Lightly smiled and said ”no”. Thomas was helpless and angry, and asked, ”Mr. Wang, can you tell me something, what price did that company open?”
”Oh, I'm afraid I can't just casually say that this may be a trade secret.” Wang Yang smiled and refused to answer Thomas' question. He said directly: ”Mr. Thomas, it has been finalized. Although we have not signed the contract, we will not have it. Anything changed. ”
Even if the conditions opened by the artisan company are better than that of the lion door, Wang Yang will not consider it. First, he really appreciates the lion door company; second, the limited information in his mind shows that the artisan company ”has The incident of owing a dividend to ”The Witch Blair” was later directly acquired by Lionsgate Films. Why should he give up a road and go to a dead end?
”Okay, so don't disturb you anymore. Mr. Wang, bye.” Thomas said with a stiff tone, and the phone sounded ”beeping”.
Wang Yang smiled and hung up the phone. I didn't expect the artisan company to suddenly figure it out. Suddenly, he frowned, an idea flashed in his heart, the attitude of the artisan company changed, maybe he could make some articles here, and use this thing to push the release time of ”Smart and Ghost Record” ... Think hard and think about it.
On the second day, the Lions Gate headquarters building in Santa Monica purchased a meeting room.
Looking at the two formal contracts on the conference table, Wang Yang in a formal attire took a deep breath. He looked at Jon Filtimer, Tom Oldenberg, and Michael Pa The three Liongate managers of Senneck all smiled with encouragement and goodwill. Wang Yang smiled and nodded to them, picked up the pen on the table, and signed his name on the contract.
”Congratulations, young man!” Three managers including Jon and a white lawyer who came to work as a notary public all smiled and clapped their hands, congratulating Wang Yang.
”Thank you!” Wang Yang smiled and shook hands with them one by one, filled with joy and excitement in his heart, and finally settled down, his movie was really released, he can say to others loudly, I am not a loser! I will not be at McDonald's all my life! The dream won't pass him, he is fulfilling his pursuit from childhood!
After signing the contract, Wang Yang came to the office of Jon Fildimer. Jon was the manager of the distribution department, so he was responsible for all the subsequent distribution of the movie.
”Mr. Phil Timer, I want to ask you a question.” Wang Yang sat in the chair at the desk, looking at the opposite Jon, and asked, ”I don't know my movie, Lions Gate probably considered When will it be released? ”
Jon Filtimer spread his hands with a smile, and said: ”Wow, young man, what are you in a hurry? You are still young.” He smiled a few times before seriously saying: ”We will release, but You know, it ’s late May, and it ’s summer vacation soon, and our screening plan has already been scheduled. Your movie may be more suitable for launching at the end of the year. ”
At the end of the year, it will be half a year later! it is as expected. Wang Yang could not help frowning. In fact, the contract was released half a year later. The speed is not too slow. Others will not have any opinions, but he ca n’t, yes, it is the summer vacation soon. With the end of the semester, The news that he was expelled from Nantah is impossible to hide. If there is no achievement, it is difficult not to fight the war with his parents.
And he also needs money to live, need money as soon as possible, the release time must be in advance! Wang Yang made up his mind and shook his head: ”Sir, I think the show time needs to be advanced. No, it's not my anxiety. It's ...” He shrugged and said calmly: ”The artisan company contacted me yesterday. They bid 500,000, hoping to buy my work. ”
Hearing this, Jon stunned, 500,000? You must know that Lions Gate ’s buy-out fee limit is only 300,000. He pretended not to care, and said, ”Oh? Artisan Film Company? I know it. Have you been there before?”
Wang Yang nodded and said, ”Yes, I went there very early. After watching the movie, they said they needed internal consideration. Then they gave me the result yesterday, of course I rejected them, but I can see that they are very ”I am reluctant to lose my movie.” He smiled sincerely and said, ”Sir, I am not showing off anything. What I want to say is that the artisan company has already awakened. They are bidding 500,000, indicating that they are very optimistic. The potential of DV movies, they want to get the title of ”the company that released the first DV movie”! ”
Jon finally frowned and nodded slightly, agreeing with Wang Yang's words.
”Sir, you know, my movie only cost 10,000 yuan, and the time of one week's shooting.” Wang Yang deliberately used a very low tone, nervously said: ”Artisan company is so optimistic about DV movies, if they simply shoot themselves One? It does n’t need a good script, but only tens of thousands of blocks. In a week, they can make a movie, and then grab it in front of us, and put the movie on the market. ”
”Hmm ...” Jon kept silent, he glanced at Wang Yang, and if things were really as the young man said, there was indeed a crisis. But is this young man lying? Jon smiled in his heart. Coincidentally, he had a very close friend at the artisan company. Although UU readingis not a senior, he can still inquire about some situations.
Wang Yang looked at Jon calmly, he had no guilty conscience at all, because he didn't lie at all. Besides, he wanted Jon to inquire about this matter. The artisan company did bid for 500,000 to buy his movie. As long as Jon confirmed this information, no matter whether the artisan company revealed the willingness to make a DV movie, Lion The door will be suspicious.
”I know.” Jon nodded when he saw that Wang Yang's eyes did not seem to be falsified, ”I will consider it.” As soon as Wang Yang left the office, Jon picked up the phone on the desk and called his good friend over there, saying, ”Hey, I heard that you are interested in acquiring a DV movie? Oh, really? Yours Mr. CEO likes it? So do you have any plans now ... ”
After talking for a long time, Jon put down the phone, he looked at the ceiling in silence, Wang Yang did not lie, the artisan company really wanted to buy ”Smart-Ghost Record”, because of missed opportunities, Stephen Thomas was also criticized by the company After a meal, but whether they will shoot a DV movie, there is no news at this time ... he thought for a while, picked up a 1998 Lionsgate movie release schedule on the table, and looked at it silently.
Back to Los Angeles, it was already night, Wang Yang opened the door of the apartment, and just entered the room, he received a call from Jon.
”Jiang, we have decided that” Spirit-Ghost Record ”will immediately enter the stage of publicity, and the preliminary screening is scheduled for early August.” Jon Filtim said with a smile: ”Of course, it will not The show will also depend on the effectiveness and response of the propaganda. ”
Wang Yang clenched his fists tightly, jumped up and waved silently, YES!