Chapter 239 Barenboy Calls

After winning the first AMA award and giving the best live performance of Empire State of Mind in her career, the unlimited Hollywood paparazzi appeared behind the car again. Song Ya didn't want to stop in Los Angeles, and took people back to Chicago directly after making the phone call.

"Harry, I'm sorry I didn't go to the party, I'm back in Chicago early, yes... I have another award to win, how is your film?"

He briefly chatted with Halle Berry on the phone, then hung up, "The Ultimate Pioneer has a North American box office of 60 million." He said to the people in the study.

"A movie with a production cost of 75 million, wow, Bruce Willie can bear it." Yeremov, who came over, began to gloat without empathy.

Film companies and theater chains implement step-by-step account sharing. For example, strong films released by one of the top seven, such as Warner, can share nearly 90% of the box office in the first week, and then the proportion decreases week by week. , and then the proportion of theater chains will exceed that of film companies.

Good movies can attract more people to the theater, and theaters can earn a lot from snacks and drinks such as popcorn soda, and the longer the filming time, the higher the share ratio, so theaters are also willing to extend the screening time. If it is a bad movie, the production company can use the high share to get back a little blood in the first two weeks, and there is nothing to complain about the reduction of movies in theaters. This model can basically ensure that the issuer and the theater chain are in a reasonable game state. Of course, the theater chain will suffer some losses, but there is no way around it. Many theater chains have the capital of film companies or major shareholders of film companies behind them, and they cannot rely entirely on their own. Act in interest.

The North American box office is 60 million. Fortunately, the box office of Ultimate Pioneer began to drop off a cliff after the fourth week. The distributor, Warner Pictures, was able to get back about 40 million based on the high share of the first four weeks. This money has to be shared with the producer. . In addition to the production cost, the producer also has to bear part of the publicity and public relations expenses, copying and printing expenses and other expenses. The total sum is definitely far more than 75 million. Outside of North America, the share of the box office is even lower, and the sale and rental of video tapes is a long-term business. There is not much money to be made from police and gangster action movies. I don’t know what kind of sharing agreement the two parties have, but the producer will definitely pay for it. It's a certainty.

Although Hollywood superstars have high salaries, they are also under great pressure to carry the box office. If it proves that they cannot afford the box office, it may not be long before they say goodbye to their status as superstars.

Hayden said with a smile: "Bruce Willie is considered clever. If he hadn't spent money in the third week to stabilize the film schedule, the final box office is estimated to be 10 million less."

As for the other protagonist, Damon Wayas, it is estimated that it is almost impossible to star in such a big production, so everyone lost interest in talking about him.

After chatting for a while, "Let's continue, where did we talk just now?" Song Ya brought the topic back.

"Just now I suggested that you sublimate the story of your purchase of American Music Magazine..."

Yeremov began to gesture narcissistically, "Well, I'm going to portray Littman as the villain, a nouveau riche, a robber, an uneducated old man, a barbarian at the door, that's him! Evil! The noble and elegant princess of the old money family, American Music Magazine, was snatched away. Then, a handsome white horse knight appeared, that is, you APLUS. You like to support justice and help the weak. You admire this princess very much. Beautiful and kind, you once talked with her about obscure and beautiful classical music, you knew each other well, you were not afraid of the cruelty and strength of the great Henterman, you got on your horse, raised the check, oh no, raised the lance..."

"Stop stop..."

Song Ya quickly stopped his tirade, "I have offended a lot of people recently, I must not provoke Littman again, and Rick Rubin has a good personal relationship with him, don't mess with the tickets in Rick Rubin's hands like this I lost it too. Also, don’t speak this kind of Shakespeare accent when you talk to me in the future..."

"It's not a bad idea, actually."

Hayden rubbed his chin, "We'll hide Littman's part, leaving you and the American Music Magazine part,

You saved it, you brought it back to life, you're right, the magazine's audience will be impressed with you. It is impossible for Shirley Fleming to greet everyone. If you don't brag about such a dramatic good thing, who will speak for you? "

"Emmmm..." Song Ya thought for a while, "All right, but Litman must not be involved in the copywriting, and a reliable big media must be found."

"The Chicago Tribune is good. I'll call Zoe Barnes to discuss it." Hayden picked up the microphone on the table.

"Also, why don't you cooperate with Russell Simmons?" Yeremov had another idea, "Since you have given up competing for RAP awards with his singers, you have no major conflict of interest with each other. Maybe a resource exchange could be done."

"Come on, I was determined to compete for the prize because of Russell Simmons' words."

"Business is business, APLUS."

"I won't take the initiative to ask them to cooperate. It's better not to offend them in the first place." Song Ya deduced in his mind, "In the future, Russell Simmons or Quincy Jones will publicize this matter to the outside world. An unprincipled coward? They can do it, Quincy Jones has a bad mouth, no, no way."

"Rolling Stone Magazine." Taraji came in, and the magazine had been opened. On it was music critic Philby's long-form Grammy Award prediction. I am a loyal fan of the song Empire State of Mind. The performance of Mariah Carey and APLUS at the AMA Awards Ceremony this time was even more perfect than last year's BMA (Billboard Music Awards). APLUS maintained the standard, Mariah Carey Li's singing voice is more comfortable and her dance has also improved greatly. Since the AMA has always been considered one of the vanes of the Grammys, this stunning AMA performance impressed the Grammy judges, and the probability of helping the two of them win the Single of the Year Award is high. high……'

"This Philby..." Song Ya shook his head and smiled wryly after reading it. This guy has three great skills, writing soft articles for Motura, praising Mariah Carey, and being smug about himself.

"Basically that's all."

Hayden took care of the Chicago Tribune, and in the evening, the public relations plan for the award was also roughly finalized, "Mariah Carey has Sony Columbia Records to create public opinion, we can cooperate as much as possible, and we will do your best here. The character design of the savior of the music magazine, and try to solicit votes as much as possible." Hayden concluded: "Because you started to compete for the award very late, I think your opponents did not have enough time to react, and the only one who has the ability to win in the short term It is Bryan Adams who created your negative public opinion, and we will just see what happens."

"Let's do it like this." Song Ya nodded.

"Phone." Taraji came in and thrust the phone into his hand. "It's Barenboy."

"oh?"

Song Ya quickly picked it up, "Mr. Barenboy."

"Well, APLUS, I'm sorry, Ms. Fleming called me yesterday, and I just remembered to watch your video. It's very good, I like it very much. Is this an excerpt? Or is it just a sketch?"

Feelings, the old man forgot his video when he went back. Song Ya rolled his eyes, "It's just a sketch. I wrote it with the mentality of making a single." Tian Qi gave him more than two minutes. What can he do.

"It's like this. The Chicago Orchestra will have a fundraising performance in a few days. I want the orchestra to put your sketch at the beginning. Those donors are always asking for something new." Barenboy said.

"Okay, no problem." Of course Song Ya agreed.

"Uh, it's convenient for you..."

"Oh, it's convenient, no problem, I'll send you the score and authorization file myself."

"Okay, thank you then. By the way, Ms. Fleming said yesterday that you are interested in a Grammy award?"

"Yes, Best Single of the Year."

"Okay, I will also provide some help within my ability."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Barenboy."

Hang up the phone, "Hayden, ask Goodman to prepare the authorization documents." He ordered excitedly. Then asked: "What is the appropriate amount to donate to the Chicago Orchestra?"

"You?" Hayden thought for a while, "For the first time, it's best not to exceed those local celebrities who have been donating all the year round. Just donate five thousand first. If you plan to continue to fund in the future, I will find a way to check your account later. Just adjust where the donation amount fits in.”

"Wow, that's a lot cheaper than a politician."

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