Chapter 355

The investment has long been recognized, and the follow-up negotiations are mostly on the production side.

For this kind of cooperation within the industry, everyone knows how to operate it, and there is no such thing as taking advantage of others.

If you can agree, you can shoot together, if you don't agree, you can't force it.

The rationale is such a rationale, but when it comes to specific cooperation plans, it is still difficult to talk about.

Although Warner Bros. holds the copyright of Batman and can take the lead when negotiating, but because the main risks are borne by Firefly Pictures, Lehman has always wanted to strive for more cooperation.

So, inevitably, it is still very complicated.

"On the financial side, we have to bring in mutually recognized insurance companies as third-party guarantees," Lehmann suggested.

"It's not a problem," said Barry Mayer, looking over the contract several times. "You already have plans for a sequel..."

This above, impressively marked the production concept of the trilogy.

"We had this in mind when we were creating the structure of the whole story. It's impossible to shape the image of Batman in our minds with just one film." Lyman explained: "If the first one is successful, it is impossible not to continue. Develop Batman, right. A more logical, more complete creative plan, and it's good for the whole project."

"Well, the idea is good." Barry Mayer raised his eyebrows and looked at Lyman and the calm Nolan beside him.

On such occasions, as a director, he upholds an objective attitude of less talk.

"How about the guarantor choose the fire insurance fund company under the Allianz Group?" Lehmann said again.

Regarding the capital budget, Lehman decisively chose the fire insurance fund company that he had cooperated with several times and had underwritten several times of business.

Of course, Warners will also be worried about Firefly Pictures' manipulation of investment, such as the amount of funding that does not match the scheduled shooting budget. Choosing such an insurance company with the best reputation in the industry and the most proficient business is for everyone. Assure.

This is the most used insurance company in the circle, and Barry Mayer and other Warner executives have no opinion.

"As for the sequel, what Nolan and I mean is a partnership with Warner Bros. on the entire follow-up project."

At this time, Joshua Bloomer, who had been watching, said, "I don't think it's necessary to draw conclusions so early. The first part hasn't been made yet, so let's see the effect first."

"What?" Lyman was stunned, looking at Barry Mayer.

Barry Mayer is also a personal soul. He comforted him: "Warner Bros. also hopes to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with Firefly Pictures, but for the Batman project, we need to see results, and we did not agree so quickly."

From the perspective of overall operation, Warner Bros. is not at a disadvantage by borrowing foreign funds to make movies.

The one who suffers is the production department. This is a project that they should be responsible for. Even if they are incompetent and unable to develop it, is this a gift to others? It's not so easy to talk about.

As for Barry Mayer, he completely followed the company's remarks and said it along the lines of Joshua.

Lehman was unhappy, and began to argue, "Once the first film is successful, the subsequent development will be logical, then we worked hard and took such a big risk to shoot, isn't there still room for participation? This does not meet the The cooperation we want is intended to be targeted."

Joshua is just habitually maintaining the right to speak in his own department. Seeing Lehman say this, he also said: "Well, if the first film can recover its investment at the box office, Firefly Pictures can participate in subsequent projects. Development, but only the latter two of the overall concept, and the investment model does not have as much room for profit as the first."

The Big Six in Hollywood is still so shameless.

The means of stealing the fruits of victory are always that "upright".

Unfortunately, Lehman really couldn't refuse.

Because he knows that it is impossible for Warners to continue to share the ace of Batman with outsiders.

It is already the right time and the help of people to be able to achieve this level.

If it weren't for Warner's plans to acquire New Line and collaborate on big projects like "The Hobbit", it would be impossible to raise funds to develop Batman.

Even with the introduction of external funds, it is impossible to take advantage of it like this.

"Okay." Lehman nodded and said, "As long as the first film achieves good results, the cooperation between the latter two..."

He thought for a while before continuing: "The second part, Firefly Pictures' investment and revenue share should be at least half of the share, the third part, at least 30%, and Warner will add a condition to protect Firefly's future income. reach the predetermined value."

Seeing that Joshua Blumer didn't speak, Barry Mayer nodded gently, "If the first part fails to achieve the expected results, Warners has the right to interrupt cooperation at any time."

This is the legitimate right of the copyright owner, but Lehman must also prevent Warner Bros. from losing sight of its own interests. "The expected goal is that the total box office of the film can be worth the production cost. If it is lower, it will be regarded as our breach of contract."

After Joshua heard it, he looked at Director Nolan, and added: "If he is the director, the producer must be someone from Warner. We need to keep abreast of the development progress of the project."

This is just a reason, his real idea is to take more initiative in the project.

"Yes, but I must be the first producer, and in terms of filming, Warner can't make unreasonable demands for no reason." Lehman could sense the other party's attitude, but he still insisted.

If you can't get the first producer, who knows what the **** Warners will do.

A good card of DC in later generations, not all of them lost the management of Warners~www.mtlnovel.com~ Fortunately, Lehman's past achievements are there, and he has also supervised the production of the same series of "Chainsaw". good drama.

So, Joshua didn't insist anymore, anyway, he only needed to put his own people on the set.

Barry Mayer's eyes swept across several people, and he was also contemplating various gains and losses.

Lyman is also thinking, but what he thinks is that he seems to be the savior of DC.

For example, the very unreliable DC Universe development.

Obviously it is too hasty, adding management to play eggs.

Maybe you can get involved yourself.

Lyman was sitting on a sweet dream, which was a big business involving billions of dollars.

"Well, it's getting late, let's have lunch first, and then we'll discuss it in the afternoon." Before he knew it, it was already past 12 noon, and Barry Mayer suggested by looking at his watch.

Joshua also nodded, "Let's have some food in the cafeteria of Warner Bros.?"

"No, we still have some things to deal with, so let's continue the negotiation at one o'clock in the afternoon "