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Todd Phillips was also suffering for a while on the opposite side.

He is considering whether to tell the truth to Shen Huan.

So far, he has found no less than 20 producers and investment companies, including his good friend-"The Hangover" copyright owner and star, also known as Hollywood producer and actor Bradley? Library Po, refused to invest in this script.

The reason is that they do n’t think that the clown, ironic and repressive movie “The Clown” will succeed.

Moreover, it also involves copyright entanglements with Warner Bros., no matter how much it does not earn much, even if it is profitable, it will be taken away by Warner.

Hollywood people can never do the kind of thankless things, they just make movies for fame and fortune.

What kind of feelings and friendships, etc., involved a serious investment in the film, and it didn't work.

Todd Phillips is nowhere else to go, just like those street writers who sell scripts everywhere, come and go to try their luck everywhere.

Shen Huan was just one of his luck, and he still had someone to see in the afternoon.

But now in Shen Huan, Todd Phillips feels very good.

As an excellent director, Todd Phillips has a very sensitive intuition, he thinks there is a play this time.

So at the end, he finally chose to believe his instincts.

"That's it, Mr. Shen." Todd Phillips said while organizing the language: "You may also know that in Hollywood movie production is usually the producer responsibility system.

Usually, the films on our side are made by famous producers of major companies to find projects, raise funds, and then start shooting, and finally hand over to the film company for distribution.

Therefore, in Hollywood, the most powerful people are the producers, who control all the Hollywood movie productions, including blockbusters, literary films, horror films and so on.

The script of "The Clown" is not optimistic about many producers, so they refused to invest in this script and refused to make various preparations. Therefore, if I want to do it, I must take the responsibility of the producer myself.

As long as we can take care of all the productions ourselves, then at Warner's side, they don't need to pay anything, they can make profits by means of copyright, dividends and distribution, it will not embarrass us. "

Shen Huan slightly jaw: "What is your budget?"

Todd Phillips quickly said: "50 million dollars is enough! It does not require much production of large fights, mainly the cost of actors and shooting, and the special effects treatment of the clown task, etc."

Shen Huan smiled uncomfortably and said, "I think you mean, this film wants me to make all the production funds?"

"You are willing to add some natural good, if not enough, I will go to other investors." Todd Phillips said quickly.

"How many people have intentions?" Shen Huan asked again.

Todd Phillips was silent for a moment, with some shame: "If you are interested, you are the first."

Shen Huan laughed, this person is honest.

It is conceivable that if he agrees to invest, then Todd Phillips will definitely take this story, and in the name of Shen Huan's "genius boy", he will certainly help him to flick some people over.

"What are the specific conditions on Warner's side? Do you understand this?" Shen Huan asked him.

"Roughly I talked with their supervisors. If all the money is our responsibility, they are only responsible for the promotion and distribution, they will probably ask for 10 million US dollars in copyrights, 10% of the box office dividends, and 20% of the distribution promotion Fee. "Todd Phillips said cautiously." In addition, they also require a 30% interest in the surrounding copyright. "

Shen Huan laughed angrily: "Why? This hasn't started shooting yet. Did they treat the clown as a $ 500 million super blockbuster movie?

Is backed by the Marvel universe, as well as Disney's marketing, and "Deadpool", which is a hero, is only a box office of US $ 783 million!

Even if the clown has always ranked first in the list of villains, can such a single villain, such a simple plot, support such a high box office? "

Todd Phillips has nothing to say.

Shen Huan is right, the price of Warner is too high.

10% of the box office dividends, as well as 20% of the publicity expenses, together account for 30% of the box office.

This is not a box office profit dividend, just how many box office will be calculated according to that, the cost is still inside!

Todd Phillips just said that the budget of "The Clown" is $ 50 million.

If you add the above-mentioned 30% dividend and 10 million US dollars, and want to return to the box office, the North American box office must reach more than 400 million US dollars.

But even the "Suicide Squad" is not so high at the box office in the United States, so you must count the overseas box office.

The share of overseas box office is generally 30%.

Therefore, after such a calculation, the global box office of US $ 500 million is the more reasonable figure.

Not to mention that they still have to dig out 30% of the net profit on the peripheral copyright interests that may make money later.

This is the most important reason why producers and production companies are reluctant to take over.

Moreover, for an R-rated movie, the box office of 500 million dollars is too high, and it is almost impossible to do so.

I worked hard for a while, and the result was to work for you Warner. Why?

"Maybe we can make some money by relying on the Chinese market ..." Todd Phillips said a little anxiously.

"How many R-rated movies can be released in the Chinese market?" Shen Huan shook his head. "Even positive content like" Deadpool "is not allowed to be released in the Chinese market, let alone" The Clown "... Immediately Isn't the "Suicide Squad" to be released yet not allowed? "

Todd Phillips stopped talking.

His heart sank at this time, but he did not forget to give the final bargain: "Mr. Shen, I can give up all my rights and interests, as long as you let me be a producer and director, unless the movie is finally profitable, otherwise I don't take a penny!

Even if it is profitable, I only take 5% of the box office profit! I do n’t want any copyright interest around me! The copyright of this movie is also yours! Trust me, I will make a good movie! "

For a director at his level, it is already a kind of sincerity to make money without profit and without derivative copyrights.

Even giving the copyright to this movie to Shen Huan is tantamount to giving up everything afterwards and handing over the script to Shen Huan as the master.

It's just that in the face of 500 million US dollars at the box office pressure, these sincerities have little effect.

Todd Phillips is just destiny.

"But I really like this story." The pressure was enough, Shen Huan turned and smiled, "I can't give 50 million dollars ... but I need you to make some commitments."

"You said!" Todd Phillips was like a drowning man suddenly climbing on a big wood, and his spirits were refreshed. "As long as I can do it, there must be no problem!"

"I'm not very satisfied with Warner's share." Shen Huan said, "You go talk to them and increase the copyright as much as possible. I would rather give them more money at a time than let them lion's big mouth take up too much box office. Split into. "

"You ... are you optimistic about the box office?" Todd Phillips surprised.

"Whether it is optimistic or not, I feel that they should not be allowed to take advantage of such unscrupulous gains." Shen Huan said rightly, "Reducing the share ratio as much as possible, including the proportion of peripheral rights ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ This is how I treat you The first request! "

"As long as the funds are in place, they will see our sincerity and they will naturally have to negotiate." Todd Phillips said quickly, "Being a company is for money. In front of real money, I think they can make concessions. "

"it is good."

Shen Huan smiled, "Then second, who are you going to find the actor?"

"I think Jacques Phoenix is ​​very suitable! His films" Gladiator "," Master ", and" You Have Never Been Here "are full of artistry and excellent acting skills." Todd Phillips did not hesitate to report Out of this name.

"How about the heroine?" Shen Huan said, "It's the single mother who went to the bees to seduce butterflies."

"Uh……"

Todd Phillips was also smart and coughed a little, "I'm going to invite Miss Buyi to appear, but the role setting can be changed a little. She was changed to be confused by domestic violence and poverty What do you think about the struggling single mother? "

"Then I won't be picky at the moment."

Shen Huan was very satisfied with his knowledge and extended his hand. "I think we can have formal investment cooperation negotiations!"

"thanks, thanks!"

Todd Phillips took Shen Huan's hand in excitement, and almost burst into tears.

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