Chapter 747 746 "But, I have a rich husband."
"It's really not a lot."
"Or, let's invest less, just 90 million yuan. "Song Tangtang expressed his opinion: "In this way, we can also ensure the normal operation of other projects of the company."
"That's only more than 10 million US dollars, which accounts for more than 10%. Don't think Jeff is too small. I'm scaring you. If you want to make this movie, you have to spend so much money. Let's do it."
Fang Minghua pondered for a moment and then said: "I sent an email to Demi a few days ago, Ashleypress. The publishing house has about 40 million US dollars in cash. I asked her to lend your company 25 million US dollars, and you can provide another 5 to 6 million US dollars yourself, which is almost enough.”
"Isn't it bad to borrow so much from Ashleypress?" Song Tangtang said hesitantly.
“What’s wrong with running our own company?” Fang Minghua said with a smile: “I’m just a left-hand person and a right-hand person. However, when Shengshi Film and Television borrows money, it has to pay interest to Ashleypress according to the local interest rate. There are economic rules. It can’t be broken.”
“Okay, I’ll go find Demi when I return to San Francisco, please tell her in advance.” Song Tangtang replied.
"Okay, are you okay? I'll take a moment to squint." Fang Minghua yawned.
“Look what time it is, don’t forget to send the two kids to school!”
"Don't worry, I'll worry about it. Goodbye!" Fang Minghua hung up the phone after saying that, turned over and fell asleep again.
As a result, I slept until eight o'clock. If the nanny Xiaoqin hadn't worried about waking up the two children, I would have been late again today.
As for Song Tangtang, after hanging up the phone, he sat on the sofa and immediately regained his composure.
A few minutes later, Jeff walked in.
"Ms. Song, are you done calling?"
"Yes, Mr. Jeff, if the budget is only 90 million U.S. dollars, we at Shengshi Film and Television will still invest one-third, which is 30 million U.S. dollars, as originally agreed upon."
Jeff was a little surprised after hearing this. He looked at Song Tangtang: "Ms. Song, although your company is known as the largest private film company in China, as far as we know, it cannot be compared with our major Hollywood film companies, and its scale and assets are not even as good as those in your country. A state-owned film studio, so I doubt you can afford 30 million U.S. dollars!"
"Mr. Jeff, you are right, we at Shengshi Film and Television cannot afford 30 million U.S. dollars at once." Song Tangtang looked at it. Looking at Jeff, he suddenly smiled:
"But, I have a rich husband, and his company in the United States is willing to lend us a loan! Don't forget, publish "Harry Potter" The Ashleypress in the book belongs to my husband.”
Jeff was stunned.
The sudden smile of this cold-looking oriental woman just now made his head go crazy.
God.
You look so pretty when you smile!
Jeff was just stunned for a moment, and then quickly woke up.
The other party is not the women in the bar.
He also had a smile on his face: "Indeed, Mr. Minghua is not only a great writer, but also a shrewd businessman, then that's OK!"
Of course, these negotiations between the two are only preliminary intentions, and will be discussed later. There are still a lot of issues that need to be negotiated and negotiated by both parties. The Chinese side will send a team to negotiate with Warner Bros. on specific issues as soon as possible and strive to start filming as soon as possible.
"Ms. Song." Jeff finally said: "Please tell Mr. Minghua and ask him to come to the United States as soon as possible to sign the copyright adaptation agreement, as well as the script - we will invite our country's excellent screenwriter Tony Gill Mr. Roy personally wrote the adaptation, but at the same time we also respect the author Mr. Minghua’s ideas, so we also want to hear Mr. Minghua’s opinion on the script.”
“Okay”
Song Tangtang did not stay in Burbank for long. He took the train to Los Angeles the next morning and then took a flight back to San Francisco.
At the Hollywood Amanola Hotel in Burbank, Song Tangtang called Fang Minghua from the hotel phone in the evening and told him the whole process in detail.
"We're done, Tangtang, come back then." Fang Minghua smiled on the phone. "What are you so anxious about? At least I can't leave until Lili is out of confinement, right?" Song Tangtang replied, and then said excitedly: "Also, Minghua, I'm going to let Wu Tianmin lead the team and select elite troops to invade the United States. Negotiate with Warner Bros. "
"Where is Zhang Yimou? Has he finished filming "If You Have Something to Say?" Fang Minghua asked.
"The filming has been completed. The samples have been sent to the film bureau for review. I guess there will be no problems." Song Tangtang replied.
"Then let him come together. It's good to get involved early."
"Okay then, there's one more thing." Song Tangtang said.
“What’s the matter?”
“I want to find a local lawyer from the United States to participate in this negotiation. Which law firm did you find when you purchased Ashleypress last time? Name it at once I forgot.”
“Meng Wenda Law Firm, you go back to San Francisco and ask Lili, she has detailed information. In this case, I suggest you go to Zhang Qing Accounting Firm-the original acquisition of Ashleypress Accounting. On the other hand, I am looking for them. The accounting system in the United States is not exactly the same as ours in China. Find a local accounting firm for consultation to avoid you suffering a loss.”
"Well, you reminded me of this. I am going to sign a contract with these two firms. From the initial negotiation and signing of the contract to the final box office share, they are mainly responsible for the legal and accounting affairs of this film." Song Tangtang said.
"Yes, that's good! Let professional people do the professional things! Tell Meng Dawen and Zhang Qing to send their most capable cadres to assist you! As for the agency fee, we are not bad. Money!”
“Oh, husband, you have such a loud voice.” Song Tangtang said with a sweet smile.
On the other end of the phone, Fang Minghua laughed loudly:
"A loud voice? No matter who has hundreds of millions of dollars in assets, he will have a loud voice! Money is a man's courage!"
"Vulgar, very vulgar! I am still a literary youth."
"Haha, a literary youth? I am now a middle-aged literary man, an old man."
The couple joked a few words , then hung up the phone.
After Song Tangtang returned to San Francisco, he immediately called Wu Tianmin in China to inform him of the details of his visit to Los Angeles to negotiate with Warner Bros., and asked him to immediately select personnel, go through the procedures for overseas passports, visas, etc., and rush to Los Angeles as soon as possible. .
In San Francisco, Song Tangtang went to the publishing house to meet Demi again and explained her intention. Demi had already received an email from Fang Minghua.
As the president of Ashleypress Publishing House, he is actually the CEO. Of course, he must obey the boss's orders. He immediately stated that 25 million US dollars was in the publishing house's account and could be used at any time.
At the same time, Song Tangtang met with Meng Dawen and Zhang Qing respectively to explain his requirements, and the two bosses agreed immediately.
Big financier
I heard from Professor Li Li that not only one "Harry Potter" film will be written, but there will be several more to come, so shouldn't there also be several movies to be made?
Don’t the contracts between the two parties also last for several years?
Everything is in full swing.
Fang Minghua also started to apply for a visa to go abroad.
He really wanted to see Li Li and her daughter, and that cute little baby.
I just heard from Song Tangtang that Li Li’s mother Zhou Xuemei will stay in San Francisco for at least half a year, mainly to take care of her daughter and grandson.
When you arrive in San Francisco, how will you get along with Zhou Xuemei?
Fang Minghua always felt a little guilty.
(End of this chapter)