"Lance, you will direct the work "Invincible Hulk". What conditions do you need?" After a simple greeting, Lang showed a rare decisiveness.

Lance raised his eyebrows slightly, a little surprised. Universal Pictures has always given people the impression that he is a little girl and has never been fast. He is still in the last place among the six major film companies. Sometimes it highlights, but he is embarrassed by the great task. Therefore, Lang Meyer is also widely regarded as a leader who lacks courage. In the previous negotiations, whether to choose a "wanted order" or "Invincible Hulk", Lang has always been shaking and hesitant.

Today, Lang showed a completely different look. However, if you think about it carefully, Universal Pictures was able to create history in 2015, with works such as "Fast and Furious 7", "Jurassic World", "Miniel Big Eyes", "Perfect Tone 2", "Fifty Shades of Gray", "Breaking Out of Compton" all showing off its power. This is obviously no coincidence.

"The final editing rights, the actor's choice, 20% of the box office dividends, and 150 million yuan." Since Lang was so quick and neat, Lance was not polite, and he simply and clearly reported his conditions.

Although Marvel Universe's works are all cooperation between Chaos Pictures and Marvel Pictures, or Universal Pictures at the company level, the details are different, such as the distribution of distribution links, the proportion of production links, and so on. Companies will inevitably have negotiations and confrontations for power and interests. However, the company is the company, and Lance is Lance. At this moment, Lance is fighting for his own interests as a director, producer and screenwriter. This part of the interests is borne by the production company - in other words, Chaos Pictures and the cooperative company jointly bear it.

Yes, Lance is asking for his salary now--and of course Lang.

Twenty percent of the box office dividends, considering Lance's three-position job and Lance's current top position in Hollywood, although it is a bit too many, it is still acceptable. After all, Lance's five works have remained unbeatable at the box office so far, and the script of "Invincible Hulk" has been recognized by Universal Pictures.

Lang's way of thinking is different. According to objective conditions, 20% of the box office dividend is a fair number, but reality is often not 100% relatively objective. For example, now, the summer season has just been unveiled, and the prospects of "Rampant Road" are not clear. Once this work suffers a box office defeat, Chaos Pictures' situation will fall to the bottom or even on the verge of collapse. Then, when we work with Universal Pictures to cooperate with "Invincible Hulk", it will become a life-saving straw for Chaos Pictures to make a comeback. In other words, "Invincible Hulk" is the insurance of "Rampant Road".

Of course, some people may say that if the "Raging Road" is successful, then how can I calculate it? Lance's value will inevitably rise, and it may be 25% at that time.

But what they are fighting for is this time difference. Universal Pictures is gambling, and Chaos Pictures is also gambling, so both sides have to take some risks.

"Fifteen percent." Lang directly cut off one quarter. In terms of profit dividends, he showed Universal Pictures' excellent quality of "cherishing every minute and every little bit".

"Ha." Lance chuckled, "Lang, you can continue to talk slowly, I have a lot of time." Lance did not continue to bargain, but directly asked Lang to use his trump card.

Lang's mind changed drastically.

"Invincible Hulk" was brought up by Lance. It can be seen that Long has a strong interest in this work. He even took the initiative to write the script and show sincerity. Such a posture is really rare. So, how much sincerity is Lance? How many companies are there in Hollywood that are eager to cooperate with Lance?

Everyone has a conclusion in their hearts. Even if the "Raging Road" fails, Chaos Pictures may go bankrupt, but Lance will never sink into it. The company is a company, an individual is an individual, and there are still many works that are willing to invite Lance to direct. Of course, Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures will definitely not give up the opportunity to take advantage of the situation. This is also the fundamental reason why small and medium-sized film companies are still waiting and watching now, but Universal Pictures is not a small company. They don’t have to watch Warner Bros. Sony Pictures’ eyes.

Since Lang put the "wanted order" on the day after Oscar Night, it means that he is ready to bear the consequences. Therefore, Universal Pictures needs to strive for this gap, otherwise once the "Rampant Road" is successful, they will really not have an advantage in the competition with other companies.

Lang couldn't help but remember Gale's comment just now. What if "Invincible Hulk" fails at Lance's hands? Can Universal Pictures bear such consequences? But what if "Invincible Hulk" becomes another "Alien 2"?

"Sixteen-five percent." Lang gritted his teeth and showed his trump card.

Lance's chuckle came over through the phone receiver, which made Lang a little nervous. Although it did not appear on the surface, "Invincible Hulk" was not just an investment of 150 million yuan, but also a desperate bet by Universal Pictures. If the Hulk still fails this time, perhaps Universal Pictures will really give up the idea of ​​bringing this work to the big screen. What this loss is far from being as simple as a movie, not as simple as a series of movies, but also the huge periphery generated by this comic adaptation film, and the hope that will support Universal Pictures in the next ten years.

It's like the "Spider-Man" series is to Sony Pictures.

"Lang, my bottom line is 18%. "Lans also said his bottom line. Lang couldn't help but frown slightly. Things began to become tricky. However, Lance's words have not ended yet. "But the cooperation negotiation between Chaos Pictures and Universal Pictures is obviously not that simple. I think you should talk to Theo carefully about the director's dividends, and the producer's dividends. Of course, there is also the allocation of costs."

The subtext is that if Lance loses personal interests, Universal Pictures will inevitably make concessions to Chaos Pictures in terms of company interests. In this tug-of-war, Lance does not intend to be petty, but does not intend to compromise easily.

150 million yuan is Lance's cost budget for "Invincible Hulk", mainly because of the Hulk's computer special effects. Lance hopes to use the most advanced motion capture technology to complete it, which also means huge expenditure. Although Lance is fully borne by Universal Pictures, he knows that this is impossible and must be shared by Chaos Pictures and Universal Pictures. Therefore, the two parties will bargain in the distribution of interests and responsibilities.

Now Lance's firm attitude towards personal interests is also trying to gain more initiative for Chaos Film.

Lang sighed softly in his heart. He knew that 18% of the dividends would be this proportion if nothing unexpected happened. However, he did not plan to let Lance succeed easily now. At least after meeting Chaos Film, both sides would have to make a decision.

After sorting out his thoughts, Lang's emotions gradually eased, "Lance, don't worry too much, I didn't even make any efforts in the final editing rights."

From the perspective of a production company, they are unwilling to give up the final editing right easily, which is a guarantee of the quality of the film; from the perspective of a director, Lance's ability has been fully recognized, and his signature is the most important guarantee of the quality of the film. Therefore, what Lang said was wrong, but it was also true. If Universal Pictures insisted on making trouble, things would definitely not be that simple.

Lance chuckled, "So you are not worried about my choice of actors." He avoided the tone, and there was no need to argue with Lang on such a detailed ending, so that Lang would show off his words and be harmless.

Lang shrugged, "This is not the primary issue now." Dividing interests is the essential work, of course, there is... "So, when will the script be completed? I can't wait to see the finished version now."

"Give me another month." Lance gave a conservative expectation, mainly because in the next period of time, the early publicity of "Raging Road" will inevitably occupy a lot of time, and he cannot devote himself to his work as he is now.

"Very good, then I'll wait and see." Lang said with a smile. The two of them did not greet each other too much, and then hung up the phone.

"Invincible Hulk" officially made the decision.

All this has been going very smoothly. After the end of the Oscar, in less than two months, first "Iron Man", then "Invincible Hulk", and then Marvel Universe, Chaos Pictures' magnificent blueprint has finally officially started. Especially after nearly a year of confrontation and suffering, it even stood opposite Warner Bros. Sony Pictures and the pressure it was under was unimaginable, and the current success became increasingly unreal.

Lance took a deep breath and suppressed his inner joy because he knew better than anyone else. On the surface, this time went smoothly, but it was all based on the persistent efforts of the past few years; not to mention that the hard battle has just begun.

I picked up my phone again, first called Ian's phone, "The project has been negotiated, and then it will be the negotiation between Marvel Studios and Universal Pictures." After hearing the good news, Ian was very calm. They did all the efforts they should do, and the current result was completely expected. "Well, you can communicate with Theo in the specific situation first. I will hold a video conference with him tonight, and leave the rest to us. Just be responsible for professional work, don't worry about these trivial things."

Lance chuckled. At this moment, he really relaxed. Then he called Theo's cell phone and briefly explained what had just happened. Theo's voice also revealed a warmth on the other end of the phone, "Thank you for your hard work, you go back first, don't worry about other things. The next publicity of the 'Rampant Road' will depend on you."
Chapter completed!