Chapter 54 New Line, Return to China
After some testing, everyone knew what Lin Nan meant. They would not be able to get "The Conjuring" this time, but Lionsgate would definitely still have the greatest chance in the future.
"Tom, you can tell me a little bit, I'm going back to China."
Lin Nan is ready to take the initiative.
"Okay, Lin. I understand what you mean."
Tom was a shrewd man and understood Lin Nan's intention immediately.
The next day, Tom came to see Lin Nan excitedly and said that someone had contacted him and wanted to make an appointment with Lin Nan.
At the same time, Lionsgate also heard some rumors.
"New Line? Which of Lin's works are they interested in?"
I can't help but think that Lionsgate is not serious. New Line, like Lionsgate, is an independent film company and covers a wide range of fields. There is a high degree of overlap.
New Line's main business at the beginning was distribution, focusing on European and local low-cost horror films. Later, it entered production and began to invest in horror films.
It was previously acquired by Warner, but retained its independent rights to operate films, and is now a powerful film company.
"James, you can ask Lin Nan appropriately, as long as it's not the script we like."
A vice president of Lions Gate told Wen Ziren.
“I’ll ask.”
...
"New Line Cinema?"
The name sounded familiar to Lin Nan, but there were so many independent film companies in Hollywood that he couldn't remember it for a while.
"If they want to see me, let's make an appointment."
Lin Nan decided to meet, and he was also guessing which script the other party had chosen.
"New Line Cinema? New Line Cinema!"
After Tom left, Lin Nan said it several times, and finally reacted suddenly.
""The Butterfly Effect", "Here Comes the Death", and the most important thing is Jackie Chan's "Rush Hour" series!"
Lin Nan thought of this film company. There are few Chinese people who can do this. Those who have series in Hollywood are still starring in them.
Jackie Chan's "Rush Hour" is the series that established his international status and was produced by New Line Cinema.
At this moment, Lin Nan seemed to have guessed what they wanted.
Sunny afternoon.
Lin Nan didn't expect the people at New Line to be so straightforward and directly invite him to meet at the beach in Santa Monica. Doesn't this count as eye drops for Lions Gate?
"Lin, the script of "Dead Silence" is great. Lionsgate has made a lot of money this time. Our business department predicts that it will earn a global box office of about 100 million, and the cost is less than 3 million. It is simply a Surprise."
"Thank you, I think it's better for us to get down to business."
Lin Nan took a sip of coffee and glanced at the beach in the distance.
"Of course. We want "Journey to the Center of the Earth". You got the rights to the novel and the script is very good.
We plan to make a 3D series of movies with dozens of The version from two years ago laid the foundation, it is the most suitable, and it will be successful just like Jackie's "Rush Hour"."
The middle-aged foreigner from New Line talked about it, and mentioned Jackie Chan and "Rush Hour" by the way. Rush Hour".
Lin Nan knew that the second half of his sentence was completely ploy.
"But I can't be as easy to talk to as the first time I talked with Lions Gate. Because Lions Gate was the first, I only wanted a 20% share. Only the first person who is willing to take the risk can get the most. Delicious food."
The other party seemed to have guessed Lin Nan's attitude, "Then tell me your requirements."
"I want 40% of the investment and two roles. " Lin Nan said.
The other party raised his eyelids and showed a meaningful smile.
"Lin, you should understand that this is Hollywood, you are too greedy..."
Lin Nan leaned forward and leaned on the sofa.
"Journey to the Center of the Earth is different from "Dead Silence" in that it can be released in more regions..."
The people at New Line were stunned for a moment and showed a helpless smile, "You That's good, but how can you guarantee that it will be released in your place?"
"You are already shaken, aren't you? I can't afford a 40% investment in this kind of production."
Lin Nan smiled.
"Lin, it seems that you were already prepared before meeting me. In your words, you have a plan in mind, right?
I need to go back to the company to report your request and finally reply to you, but I I guess even if I agree, it won’t be 40% of what you want.”
The person from Xinxian extended his hand, and Lin Nan shook it.
“I hope you can bring me good news.”
“Goodbye.”
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The independent film industry has several obvious advantages over the traditional eight major film circles, that is, it is purer, more tolerant, less exclusive, and more accepting of foreigners.
Although New Line Cinema belongs to the Time Warner Group, for some reasons, it is still involved in the independent film industry.
"Lin, how was your discussion?"
Tom came up and asked the person who was seeing off the new line.
"He said he needed to go back and report to the company."
"James Wan wants to know the purpose of New Line looking for you." Tom said again.
"Please reply to him for me, not the scripts that Lionsgate is interested in."
Lin Nan knew what Wen Ziren and Lionsgate were worried about.
"Don't contact other companies before New Line replies to my message. It's best to delay their contact with you." Lin Nan added.
"But it can't be delayed for a few days. I already said that you would return to China soon. Wouldn't this be contradictory?" Tom reminded.
“If it doesn’t take that long, maybe a day or two at most, the new line won’t hold me back.”
“That’s no problem.”
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Lin Nan never wanted to look at the box office data sent by China Film Group again. He could only say that it was miserable. The number increased by hundreds of thousands every day, which made him panic.
Not long after, Lin Nan saw the person from the new line again, and this time there were two more people, one male and one female. "Lin, you have won. The market behind you is so tempting."
"Thank you, you are an honest filmmaker." Lin Nan smiled.
“Don’t be happy yet, the company does not agree with what you said, come and listen to our latest plan.
We plan to use digital 3D form for this film, with an initial budget of 6,000 Ten thousand US dollars, and the investment amount can only give you 30% at most, except for the male protagonist, and the screenwriting fee will be divided according to the box office share.”
"Just the first one?" Lin Nan asked back.
"Yes, based on the results of the first part, and the rest, the copyright of the novel belongs to you anyway."
Lin Nan thought for a moment and agreed to the distribution plan.
"I accept this plan. I want the role of the female guide."
Lin Nan stretched out his hand and said.
"Lin, I wish us a happy cooperation."
The three of them shook hands with Lin Nan one by one, with constant smiles on their faces.
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This kind of movie generally does not require much effort in shooting. The most important work is the post-production special effects and 3D effects.
Lin Nan gave some suggestions of his own, it is best not to just produce one 3D format.
If you want to consider a global release, for the sake of box office, you have to consider places where there are no 3D theaters. New Line said it will carefully consider this issue.
Science fiction films are always relatively expensive, and the production costs are quite high. Being able to give Lin Nan 30% of the investment and a share of the screenwriter's share is already a huge concession.
Even if it is 30%, it is still a huge sum of money. Lin Nan never thought of paying for it himself from the beginning. This can be taken back as a "favor", and the premium favor is also a favor.
According to the requirements of New Line, Lin Nan must prepare 30% of the funds on New Year's Day next year, which is December this year at the latest.
There is still plenty of time. At the same time, the actress for the female guide needs to be confirmed. When the crew is ready, they will be notified at any time to start filming.
"Tom, you don't have to drag those companies around for me anymore. I will go back after signing the contract with New Line."
"I guessed this was the result."
Tom complained.
Lin Nan smiled and said, "When Lions Gate settles my share, I will definitely give you a bonus."
"Oh, you are so handsome when you say that."
...
The day after signing the contract, Lin Nan got on the plane and set off back to China.
This time I specially bought an early morning flight, thinking that I would get rid of the jet lag on the plane, and it happened to be morning when I got back.
Domestic time, at around nine o'clock in the morning on the 10th, Lin Nan arrived at the Capital Airport.
With the bag tightly wrapped, Lin Nan got into a car.
"I said you were shameless enough to notify me to pick you up one day in advance."
Zhu Yawen was nagging as she started the car.
"I committed a thief last night. At this point, the circles under my eyes are still so dark?" Lin Nan asked back.
“I participated in an event and didn’t sleep for a few hours.” Zhu Yawen said angrily.
"Okay, okay, let's drive, I'll treat you to breakfast." Lin Nan waved his hand and said with a smile.
"Okay, let's go to the private kitchen."
Zhu Yawen changed her tone instantly and was ready to kill the big family.
"Okay, just private kitchen. I've been eating Western food for the past ten days or so."
Lin Nan smacked his lips, missing Chinese food very much.
At the dinner table, the two of them chatted while eating.
"The daily box office of "Into the Dust" is quite stable now, 7 to 8 million, for several days." Zhu Yawen muttered.
“I know, that’s it, I don’t expect it to get much box office.”
“It took you a long time this time, and "Dead Silence" spread, especially in three days After the box office came out, there were so many people asking about you.”
Zhu Yawen thought about her own experience these days.
“Haha, they asked you about it?”
Lin Nan looked at Zhu Yawen and guessed the scene.
"Yes, the atmosphere in the company is so weird right now. Mr. Wang even talked to me specifically, asking about your schedule there.
I'm also very curious. , you can't be just focusing on the box office of "Dead Silence" for the past ten days, right?"
Lin Nan stopped his chopsticks and wiped his mouth, "Lao Zhu, I'm sure this won't be the only one. We even talked about a movie."
Zhu Yawen's eyes suddenly lit up, "What movie is it? Are there any actors suitable for me?"
Looking at Zhu Yawen who was a little excited after asking three consecutive questions, Lin Nan shook his head.
“Bang.” Zhu Yawen was excited.
"It's really not suitable for you. It's a science fiction novel, "Journey to the Center of the Earth", where the uncle and nephew add a female guide, and the director of New Line Cinema. Which one do you think you are suitable for?
< br>That uncle is definitely not good. He has to be a European and American actor. Are you going to play the role of a female guide?"
Lin Nan joked.
Zhu Yawen's eyes suddenly widened. "You can't really decide on the role of the female guide you mentioned, can you?"
"Hahaha, you are right." Lin Nan nodded with a smile. head.
“I originally wanted two roles, but New Line only agreed to give one, so I asked for the female guide, who is considered one of the protagonists. She can be written as an Asian.
The amount of investment I asked for has also been cut off. Fortunately, my screenwriting fee can be divided into box office shares."
Lin Nan was talking, Zhu Yawen was listening, and the latter's brain was buzzing at the moment, all because of investment. Three words.
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