Everyone has long recognized the investment matter, and the subsequent negotiations are mostly about production.

For this kind of internal cooperation in the industry, everyone knows how to operate it, and there is no one who takes advantage of whom.

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

This is the reason, but it is difficult to talk about when it comes to specific cooperation plans.

Although Warner Bros. holds Batman's copyright and can occupy a great advantage during negotiations, because the main risks are borne by Firefly Pictures, Lehman has always wanted to seek more cooperation.

So, it is inevitable that it is still very complicated.

“In terms of finance, we must bring in insurance companies recognized by both parties as third-party guarantees,” Lehman advised.

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

This clearly marks the production concept of the trilogy.

"When we create the structure of the whole story, we think of it. One piece alone can't create the image of Batman in our minds." Lehman explained: "If the first piece can be successful, it is impossible not to continue to develop Batman, right? A more reasonable and more complete creative plan is also good for the entire project."

"Well, the idea is good." Barry Mayer raised his eyebrows and looked at Lehman and the calm Nolan on the side.

On such occasions, as a director, he adheres to the objective attitude of not speaking.

"How is the guarantor choosing the fire insurance fund company under Allianz Group?" Lehman said again.

Regarding the fund budget, Lehman decisively chose a fire insurance fund company that has cooperated with several times and underwrote several business.

Of course, Warner is also worried that Firefly Pictures will do its tricks in investment, such as the amount of funding does not match the scheduled shooting budget. Choosing such an insurance company with the best reputation and the most proficient business is a guarantee for everyone.

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

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

At this time, Joshua Blumer, who had been watching, spoke, "I think there is no need to draw conclusions so early. The first part has not been produced yet. Let's see the effect first."

"What?" Lehman was silent and looked at Barry Mayer.

Barry Mayer is also a personal genius, he comforted him: "Warner Bros. also hopes to establish a long-term partnership with Firefly Pictures, but we need to see results in the Batman project and don't agree so quickly."

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

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

As for Barry Meyer, he completely followed the company's statements and followed Joshua's words.

Lehmann was unhappy and began to argue, "Once the first movie is successful, the subsequent development will be natural. Then we worked hard and took such a big risk to shoot, don't we have room to participate? This is not in line with the planned cooperation goal we want."

Joshua just habitually maintained his voice. Seeing Lehman say this, he also said: "Then that, if the first part can recover the investment in the box office, Firefly Pictures can participate in the subsequent project development, but it is only limited to the last two parts of the overall concept, and the investment model does not have as much room for profit as the first part."

The six major Hollywood players are still so shameless.

The means of stealing the fruits of victory are always so "open and upright".

Unfortunately, Lehman really couldn't refuse.

Because he knew that Warner could not continue to share Batman with outsiders.

It is already the help of time and people to win this level.

If Warner hadn't planned to acquire the new line and cooperated with a big project like "The Hobbit", it wouldn't have been unable to raise funds and develop Batman.

Even if external funds are introduced, it is impossible to have such advantages.

"Yes." Lehman nodded and said, "As long as the first movie is successful, the cooperation between the last two movies..."

He thought for a while before continuing: "The second part, Firefly Pictures' investment and income share must be at least half of the share, and the third part, at least 30%. In addition, Warner will add a condition to ensure that Firefly's future income reaches the predetermined value."

Seeing that Joshua Brummer didn't speak, Barry Meyer nodded slightly, "If the first part does not achieve the expected results, Warner will have the right to interrupt cooperation at any time."

This is the right of the copyright owner, but Lehman must also prevent Warner Bros. from forgetting his promise. "The expected goal is that the total box office of the film can be worthy of the production cost. If it is lower than that, it will be considered as our default."

After listening to it, Joshua looked at director Nolan and said, "If he is a director, the producer must be the one from Warner, and 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 shooting, Warner cannot make any unreasonable requests for no reason." Lehman could feel the other party's attitude, but he insisted.

If you can't get the first producer, who knows what kind of tricks Warner will do?

The good cards of DC in later generations made Warner's management lose.

Fortunately, Lehman's past achievements are there and he has produced the same series of great dramas like "Saw".

So, Joshua didn't insist anymore. Anyway, he just had to install his own hands on the set.

Barry Meyer's eyes swept through the faces of several people, and he was also considering various gains and losses.

Lehman was also thinking, but what he was thinking was that he seemed to be able to become the savior of DC.

For example, the very unreliable DC universe development.

Obviously, it's just too hasty and adds management to play tricks.

Maybe, I can participate.

Lehman was dreaming in his heart, which involved billions of big business.

"Let's do it, it's getting late. Let's have lunch first and then continue to discuss in the afternoon." Before we knew it, it was already past 12 noon. Barry Meyer looked at his watch and suggested.

Joshua nodded, "Eat something in the Warner cafeteria together?"
Chapter completed!