Chapter 2320 Dig a hole for Paramount
A silence made the atmosphere in the living room feel depressed. None of the three of them spoke, but they were all thinking about their own affairs.
Ian Bryce's idea is very simple, that is, how should the problem mentioned by Kim Yu-fan be solved, or how can we give Kim Yu-fan a guarantee to ensure that "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" has a bad box office in Asia and will not have any impact on Kim Yu-fan.
Unfortunately, this idea was quickly dispelled by Ian Bryce, because once "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" has a bad box office in Asia, then the so-called 5% Asian box office dividend will not be a special treatment for Kim Yu-fan. On the contrary, it will only become the deadliest poison, poisoning Kim Yu-fan's development and career in Hollywood.
Since that's the case, there is only one way to solve this problem, so that Kim Yu-hwan can enjoy the box office dividends, so that Kim Yu-hwan can promote and stimulate the box office of "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" in Asia when "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" is released.
At the same time, we must find a way to eliminate Kim Yu-fan's concerns.
James Steve didn't say anything, and Kim Yu-fan's words made James Steve feel like a bolt from the blue, and he was stunned. After coming to his senses, he blamed himself.
That's right, James Steve just blames himself. In James Steve's opinion, as Kim Yu-fan's agent, he didn't even consider this at all. This is his fault.
Once what Kim Yu-fan is worried about really happens, then the situation that Kim Yu-fan has finally opened up in Hollywood will be devastatingly hit and affected.
This is definitely an unforgivable major mistake and responsibilities for James Steve, who is Kim Yu-fan's agent. Especially this issue seems very small and simple, but it is just simple. I didn't consider it or even took it seriously.
Once things really happen, this will definitely make the arrogant James Steve ashamed and blame himself to the limit. It may even be because of this incident that James Steve's heart will be hit devastatingly, and he may not be able to leave the entertainment industry completely in the future.
James Steve, who has worked hard in the American entertainment industry for many years, has seen too many conspiracies and tricks. He has never seen any pitfalls. Similar things are not possible, but countless.
This also made James Steve suddenly become alert. It seems that it was because he was down to the limit, and then because of Kim Yu-fan's appearance, he rose again and lived a life of a successful person, which greatly weakened his sense of vigilance and crisis awareness. This is not good, especially in the American entertainment industry, which is a world of fame and fortune. In this circle full of various conspiracies and tricks, his vigilance and crisis awareness were greatly weakened, which would only make him completely swallowed by this circle, and he didn't even have any bones.
Compared to Ian Bryce and James Steve, Kim Yu-fan's idea is much simpler, that is, he plans to take this opportunity to use the movie "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" to dig a hole for Paramount Pictures.
Well, of course it’s not considered digging a hole for Paramount Pictures. I just wanted to make more money by taking advantage of the movie "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" and this opportunity.
After all, no one thinks that they have too much money, or there are very few people in this world who do regard money as dirt, but sorry, Kim Yu-fan is still like ordinary people. He hopes that money will naturally be better, especially since he has obtained returns and income from his hard work. He can get peace of mind, so he hopes that clean money can be more.
"Then Jin, what should you think can solve this problem perfectly, or solve your concerns. Asian box office dividends are certain, this is our sincerity in Paramount Pictures and the sincerity of "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction". Please don't refuse."
I really couldn't think of any way to solve Kim Yu-fan's concerns. Ian Bryce also spoke helplessly. Let me ask what Kim Yu-fan can solve this problem.
However, in the end, Ian Bryce emphasized that "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" had just promised to give Kim Yu-fan the box office dividends, and it was not a joke.
"It's your words that are waiting!" Kim Yu-fan was silent on the surface, but after listening to Ian Bryce's words, his heart burst into laughter.
Since Ian Bryce is so generous and enthusiastic, I can’t refuse it. How embarrassed is this? Hey~ The box office dividend is just the box office dividend. Since Ian Bryce insists, I can only accept it with a smile.
What a joke, judging from the box office results of "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" in Asia, the box office dividend is a very terrible number, and it will definitely be much more than the so-called $5 million in pay.
The only question now is how Kim Yu-fan can maximize his own interests, which means that in terms of Asian box office dividends of "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction", he will increase his percentage a little.
"Since that's the case, then I'll divide into several ways to calculate it?" Kim Yu-fan said with a thoughtful and entangled look, which immediately attracted the attention of Ian Bryce and James Steve.
Especially James Steve, years of cooperation have allowed James Steve to know Kim Yu-fan's sometimes terrible judgments and intuition. In addition, Kim Yu-fan and Paramount Pictures are just simple cooperative relationships and are not very familiar with each other. With James Steve's understanding of Kim Yu-fan, Kim Yu-fan will definitely not let himself suffer. Not only will he not let himself suffer, but on the contrary, he will also come up with some ways to slap Paramount Pictures hard.
Similar situations, especially Kim Yu-fan cheating, James Steve has watched it many times. Now, 20th Century Fox is still being cheated by Kim Yu-fan. Every box office hit by the Twilight movie series will make 20th Century Fox want to shoot Kim Yu-fan directly.
Damn, this pit is too big and deep. Is there anyone who robs money like this?
"First of all, we divide the Asian box office market into three regions. First of all, considering the box office market of Transformers 3 in China and the potential it has shown in the Chinese box office market, the Chinese market is counted as one alone."
"Yeah!" Ian Bryce nodded in agreement very readily. "Transformers 3" has a box office of about 1 billion yuan in China, which is enough to make Paramount Pictures pay great attention to it.
In fact, the reason why the movie "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" is considered to look for Chinese actors or choose Kim Yu-fan in the end. In addition, one of the main battlefields of "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" is in Hong Kong, China, all of this shows a fact, that is, "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" is basically aimed at the box office market in China.
Therefore, Ian Bryce certainly has no objection to dividing the Chinese market into a separate area.
In fact, since the popularity of "Transformers 3" in China, Paramount Pictures has long attached great importance to China's big fat meat, and has long regarded the Chinese market as a big market that is on par with the North American market and is also the main market for movies.
"Secondly, I am a Korean, and I am not bragging. My popularity and influence in South Korea are definitely the number one in South Korea. Even President Park Geun-hye, my popularity and influence in South Korea are really much worse than mine. So, South Korea is considered the second market."
Seeing Ian Bryce continue to nod without objection, Kim Yu-fan laughed: "Then next, Japan and other Asian countries will add up to be a market."
"No problem!" Ian Bryce looked at Kim Yu-fan with a smile, wanting to see what Kim Yu-fan thought of dividing the Asian box office market into three areas.
"Then let's talk about the Chinese box office market first!" Kim Yu-fan said without nonsense, saying very directly: "Considering that the box office of "Transformers 3" in China is 1 billion yuan, then the box office of "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" in China is 1 billion yuan. If the box office of "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" in China does not reach 1 billion yuan, then I don't need a penny of box office dividends."
"If Transformers 4: Rebirth in China can exceed 1 billion yuan and reach 1.2 billion yuan, then I will take 5% of the box office of Transformers 4: Rebirth in China. If it exceeds 1.5 billion yuan, then I will take 10% of the box office dividends, and if it reaches 1.8 billion yuan, then I will take 15% of the box office dividends."
Seeing Ian Bryce's face turned a little bad, Kim Yu-fan smiled and spread his hands: "After all, "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" has not been released yet, and no one knows how much the box office can reach in China. Moreover, "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" has really exceeded 1.8 billion yuan in China, so giving me a 15% box office is not much. Not to mention whether the box office of "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" can reach such a high level, I will use my relationships and connections in China to help promote the movie, and it is also worthwhile to get a little more box office dividends. Isn't my purpose to help "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" stimulate the Asian box office market. I have made efforts and earned more, especially no one knows that "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" is in the box office of China."
"To put it bluntly, if Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction is a failure in China, I will not get a penny of box office dividend at all. If the box office results are very popular, just say that I bring the good luck to Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction, and give me more percentage of box office dividends, but giving more also proves that Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction is high in China, and Paramount Pictures also has no loss. So, this percentage of box office dividend is equivalent to buying a good sign. Anyway, Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction is not worth 1 billion yuan in China, and I don't have a penny, so what's wrong with this?"
Ian Bryce thought about it carefully and felt that what Kim Yu-fan said was also very reasonable. After all, no one knows what the box office of "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" will be in China. This method of betting is undoubtedly simple and effective, and it is also possible for both parties who have originally had differences to find a balance point.
So, Ian Bryce, who had been thinking for a while, nodded and agreed to Kim Yu-fan's request. After all, if he fails, Kim Yu-fan won't get a penny. Once he succeeds, Kim Yu-fan may get a lot of money by paying box office dividends, but the more money Kim Yu-fan gets, the more it proves that the box office is good. Paramount Pictures will definitely make far more profitable than Kim Yu-fan.
Ian Bryce also firmly believes that after he returns, he can convince the senior executives of Paramount Pictures to allow Paramount Pictures to agree with Kim Yu-fan's proposal.
"Secondly, that's Korea. I'm the most influential and popular person in South Korea, no one. At the same time, I also have my own agency in South Korea, and it is currently the largest agency in South Korea."
"Once Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction is released in South Korea, I can fully mobilize my connections and relationships in the Korean entertainment industry and ensure that I can promote the movie "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" in all aspects."
"I will also put in a lot of effort and bear a lot of pressure. So if I get a little more, I will get 40% of the Korean box office market. That's right!"
Ian Bryce did not rush to answer Kim Yu-fan's words, but thought about it first. Considering that although the box office in South Korea is also very good, South Korea is so small, with a population of tens of millions. It doesn't matter if it is given to Kim Yu-fan. Anyway, I don't expect to turn around with such a small market and box office in South Korea. The only thing I can rely on is the Chinese market, so 40% of the box office, and it is limited to the international South Korea, not all Asia or even the world, and it seems that there is no big deal.
"Yes!" After understanding this truth, Ian Bryce also answered readily.
"As for the end, it is Asia, and to be more precise, the total box office of Southeast Asian countries. As long as "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" exceeds 1.2 billion yuan in the Asian box office market, I will have 15% of the total box office of the remaining Asian countries except China and South Korea."
"This is impossible. 15% is too high. This is a Southeast Asian country, not South Korea. In South Korea, your popularity and influence are there, and you should get a 15% box office dividend. As for the total box office total of other Southeast Asian countries, it is indeed a bit too much for you to ask for a 15% box office dividend. After all, it is not South Korea, what do you think?"
"Then it's 14%!" Kim Yu-fan thought for two seconds, then took a step back.
In the end, Kim Yu-fan and Ian Bryce began to compete for the percentage of box office dividends. However, with the help of James Steve, the other party could only escape, so how dare they continue to linger here.
The result of Kim Yu-fan's talk with Ian Bryce was a 13% box office dividend, so Kim Yu-fan didn't continue to say anything. The main things were almost done, and there was nothing to talk about now, and Kim Yu-fan didn't continue to talk nonsense.
Soon, the matter was almost over. Ian Bryce didn't say anything nonsense and stood up and said that he would go back now and discuss with senior executives of Paramount Pictures about the movie "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction". Kim is divided into three areas in terms of box office dividends in Asia, and Kim Yu-fan's percentage of box office dividends proposed. Is it feasible?
However, before leaving, Ian Bryce also told Kim Yu-fan that this problem was basically not big, and he signaled Kim Yu-fan to rest and replenish his energy. He is waiting for the day to officially join the crew of "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction".
"Kim, is there really no problem? Is this too obvious?" As Ian Bryce left, James Steve came to Kim Yu-fan and looked at Kim Yu-fan and asked with a worried look: "After all, no matter what, such a bet is really unfair to you personally. The risk is too great. It would be better to just kill the 5% box office dividend, which is both simple and easy."
"Haha, James, don't worry, the reason why I dare to mention it like this is entirely because I am optimistic about the box office market of Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction in Asia. Don't worry, after so many years, when have you ever seen me talk big or someone with a very impulsive personality?"
James Steve thought about it carefully and found that Kim Yu-fan didn't seem to have said anything big. So James Steve didn't talk nonsense anymore, but just said hello to Kim Yu-fan and turned around and left.
For James Steve, this time he discussed with Paramount Pictures that Kim Yu-hwan joined the movie "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction", he actually made the lowest mistake and was not well thought out. This made the arrogant Ian Bryce difficult to accept and felt that he had no face, so he didn't want to stay here. On the contrary, he planned to form a larger and more complete work team after going back to help and support Kim Yu-hwan's development in Hollywood.
"Haha, why isn't it the 5% box office in Asia? What a joke at the beginning? The reason why I'm talking nonsense is not because of this that I can maximize my own interests."
Having nothing happened, Kim Yu-hwan put herself on the sofa, then took out her cell phone and started calculating.
"Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" finally reached a terrifying box office of RMB 1.971 billion, which is almost equivalent to US$288 million! "Transformers 4: Rebirth of Extinction" has a box office of US$23 million in South Korea. Considering its own joining, it can completely explode in South Korea, reaching US$25 million in conservatively, which is also what it should be."
Chapter completed!