Chapter 896: Continuation of the "Harry Potter" series
Of course, what Shengshi Film and Television are talking about with Warner Bros. is the continued filming of the "Harry Potter" series.
After filming the fourth installment of "Harry Potter" in 2001, Warner Bros. and Shengshi Pictures jointly announced that they would temporarily suspend production of the subsequent series for three years.
During this period, Ashleypress Publishing House had published all seven "Harry Potter" novels two years ago. The voices of hammies around the world asking to continue filming "Harry Potter" were getting louder and louder, so Shengshi Film and Television Decided to start shooting plan.
In fact, in October last year, Wu Tianmin, who is in charge of the North American branch of Shengshi Film and Television, had contacted the senior management of Warner Bros. Sales Company, and the other party agreed to cooperate and continue to shoot several subsequent films.
But at this time, there was a change in the top management of Warner Bros. Pictures. Thomas, the original company president, resigned, and John, vice president of Warner Bros. Games, became president of the studio. The cooperation between the two parties changed.
Mainly on the investment side.
According to the contract for the first four films, in addition to the 70% investment from Warner Bros. in the first film, both parties invested 50% of the remaining three films, and of course the economic profits were equally shared by both parties.
But as soon as John took office, he immediately overturned the contract that the two parties were about to sign and demanded that Warner's investment be increased to 70%, or at least 60%.
The Shengshi Film and Television team represented by Wu Tianmin negotiated with Warner Bros. representatives several times. The latest one was the day before Christmas, but the two parties still broke up on bad terms.
So Song Tangtang made a decision: come to the United States in person.
After hearing the news, Fang Minghua pondered for a moment before asking: "When will you come?"
"Applying for a visa now will take 20 days at the earliest." Song Tangtang replied.
"Okay, bring your son here, and our family will spend the Spring Festival in San Francisco!" Fang Minghua said with a smile.
"If you don't handle this matter well, how can I think about celebrating the New Year?" Song Tangtang said angrily on the other side of the phone.
"Look what you said, if things don't get done, it won't be the New Year! Besides, if my wife takes action, all problems can be solved, so John will definitely agree!" Fang Minghua joked.
"Bah. Who do you think I am?"
"My wife, Fang Minghua"
The two joked for a while before Fang Minghua hung up the phone.
Song Tangtang was coming to the United States. Fang Minghua went downstairs and told Li Li about it. Li Li was also very happy to hear this: "I haven't seen my cousin for several years and I miss her very much. She just came to San Francisco for the New Year. It's really... Great! ”
Liu Xiaoli next to her secretly clicked her tongue after hearing this.
Li Li is so simple.
If Song Tangtang came to San Francisco, it would be equivalent to taking away half of Fang Minghua. A woman stayed alone in an empty house abroad for such a long time, and finally had her beloved man by her side, but another woman came.
But Li Li did look happy and wasn't pretending.
The relationship between the two sisters is really unusual.
Of course she would not say these words, she only said that she was very happy to see Mr. Song.
She is also aware of the negotiations between Shengshi Film and Television and Warner Bros. for the fifth installment of "Harry Potter",
Thinking that Song Tangtang would come to the United States to negotiate with Warner Bros. in person, he couldn't help but feel a little worried: "Minghua, do you think Warner Bros. will eventually agree to our terms?"
Fang Minghua glanced at her and did not answer directly, but said lightly: "What are you worried about? Regardless of whether you agree or not, "Harry Potter" will definitely be filmed! Sissi will continue to be the leading female lead."
After hearing what Fang Minghua said, Liu Xiaoli did not dare to say any more.
Over in Xijing, Song Tangtang began to apply for a visa to go abroad. After Fang Minghua finished writing the script, he continued to start his leisurely life. However, if Song Tangtang wants to negotiate with Warner Bros., he must seriously consider it.
Li Li went to class today, and her two daughters also went to school. Fang Minghua was walking alone in the manor.
The weather was nice, and the long-lost sunshine appeared. Fang Minghua stood by the lake and looked at the clear water. He was in a daze. Suddenly, the phone in his pocket rang. He took it out and took it when he saw that it was Wu Tianmin.
The two exchanged a few words and then heard Wu Tianmin say on the other side of the phone: "Minghua, Mr. Song will come to the United States soon. I think you already knew."
"Yes, she told me just after New Year's Day, what's wrong?"
"Hey, I should be blamed for not handling this matter well, and for asking President Song to come to the United States in person." Wu Tianmin said with a hint of self-blame in his tone.
"It doesn't matter. If we can negotiate, we will cooperate. If we can't negotiate, we will be pulled down. We don't have to hang on the big tree of Warner Bros." Fang Minghua joked: "Besides, when my daughter-in-law comes to the United States, our whole family We happen to be celebrating the New Year here, you are creating an opportunity for us to reunite.”
Wu Tianmin also laughed after hearing this.
"By the way, Minghua, what you just meant is that if we can't reach an agreement with Warner Bros., we will find another film company in Hollywood?"
"I have this idea. I have to be prepared for everything."
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"Mr. Song and I also talked about this on the phone. In addition, Mr. Song and I still hope to continue filming with Warner Bros. After all, the cooperation between the two companies has been quite pleasant in the previous films. But you are right, just in case, I am going to contact the senior executives of other Hollywood companies privately and in my own name to find out their thoughts.”
"This is okay. Letting the wind out is also a kind of pressure on Warner Brothers, so that we can take the initiative during negotiations."
"Okay. I'm relatively familiar with Pierre, the vice president of Twentieth Century Fox Film Company. I'll have afternoon tea with him first and ask him by the way."
"Okay." Fang Minghua agreed.
Three days later, Wu Tianmin called Fang Minghua: "Minghua, I asked Pierre for afternoon tea yesterday afternoon. When I mentioned this matter, Pierre was very interested in it and asked me whether it was my personal opinion or the opinion of the company. I The answer is rather vague.”
Fang Minghua smiled slightly after hearing this. "Harry Potter" is a popular IP, and many film companies are covetous.
"Don't rush to express your position. Chat with him slowly. You can also get in touch with senior executives of other film companies." Fang Minghua said.
"OK!"
From the bottom of his heart, Fang Minghua still wants to cooperate with Warner Bros., as they are relatively familiar with each other.
The Spring Festival of 2004 came relatively early, January 21st was New Year’s Eve.
On the morning of New Year's Eve, Song Tangtang and his son Fang Le finally arrived in San Francisco from China, and Fang Minghua went to pick him up in person.
New Year's Eve is not a legal holiday in the United States, and he still has to go to school and work, so Fang Minghua drove there alone. Not long after, he saw Song Tangtang in a woolen coat and sunglasses in the departure hall, followed by his son Fang Le, who was wearing a down jacket.
Wow, it’s only been a few months since we last met. My son seems to have grown taller and has already caught up with me!
Fang Minghua went up to greet him with a smile, first touched his son's head, and then took the trolley suitcase from his wife's hand. Song Tangtang immediately took Fang Minghua's arm, and the two of them walked out of the hall together, with his son Fang Le dragging his suitcase. Follow behind.
"Minghua, I have contacted Johnson from Warner Bros. and are preparing to negotiate in Los Angeles on January 24th," Song Tangtang said.
(End of chapter)