Chapter 937 The Strong Don't Bother to Cooperate

This time, Gail Bullock was still half an hour late.

But people finally came.

A middle-aged white man in his forties who looks very smart and capable.

A minute ago, John Dyce was still impatient and about to run away, but the door opened and Gail Brock walked in. He immediately stood up with a smile on his face, walked over quickly, and talked to the other party. Shake hands, introduce yourself, and introduce Li Qian to him.

Treating Li Qian, Gail Bullock was extraordinarily enthusiastic. After holding Li Qian's hand, he said, "Qian, myself, my wife, and my children are all fans of you and Liao! As God bears witness, you They are all great singers, outstanding oriental musicians!" However, he seems to have no memory of the fact that he turned down the appointment with Li Qian yesterday and was half an hour late today.

Or, he didn't care at all, and didn't think he had neglected the oriental musician.

Today, the combined life experience of past and present lives, coupled with his own personality, has made Li Qian almost entered the "old age" ahead of schedule.

This matter can completely be flattered or humiliated.

After thanking each other for their appreciation, everyone sat down separately.

After Gail Bullock sat down, he said to John Days: "So, John, tell me about your business! Have you considered it? Accept our buyout offer?"

A look of surprise flashed across John Dyce's face when he heard the words, but he still didn't show the slightest sign of getting angry, but with some exaggerated dissatisfaction, he said, "Hi, Gail! We've agreed, come and see See our copy, talk to our director about his ideas, and we'll get back to Disney distribution!"

Gail Bullock said indifferently: "John! You know, there are too many movies that want Disney to distribute! And we have a choice! With all due respect, for an animated movie made in China, we only It is possible to use the method of buyout and issuance, and it is impossible to share!"

Speaking of this, he looked at Li Qian and said, "This is China Qian's face! We know that he is a great director, he has been recognized by the Berlin Film Festival, and he is very successful in the Chinese market!"

Li Qian smiled and said nothing.

Gail Bullock had already turned his head to look at John Dyce at this time, shrugging his shoulders with a chic look, "But you know, John, Qian has never proven himself in the North American market! So, we can only give so much !"

John Dyce seemed even more dissatisfied than before, "Gail! This is a very unique animation work! It's extremely exquisite and beautiful! I think you should at least watch it before deciding!"

Gail Bullock spread his hands, turned to Li Qian suddenly, and said with a smile: "Hey, Qian, buddy! According to the information I have, your Minghu Culture has a strong film distribution capability in China, and you have recently expanded your own brand. The investment plan of the theater chain. So, have you considered distributing American movies in China? Maybe we can have an in-depth discussion on this aspect?"

Li Qian smiled, "Of course. But as far as I know, Disney's productions are often family-oriented, so the censorship of your films in China has always been relatively loose and easy, and you There doesn't seem to be a shortage of Chinese imports and distributors."

When Gail Bullock heard that Li Qian was interested in this aspect, and even made a preliminary understanding, he immediately became a little excited, and immediately said: "No, no, no, Qian, you don't know, the size of the Disney Group Very big, we have our own studio, and besides Disney Animation, we also have several labels, all of which are making movies! But those labels, you know, we make movies of all styles, but It is very difficult for those works to enter China! And our previous partners have always had doubts about introducing those films! Because our family carnival-type works have already made them feel that they are making enough money!"

Having said that, he smiled with pride on his face, "So, they lack some enterprising spirit!"

Li Qian smiled and felt that John Deiss was looking at him nervously, so he turned his head and gave him a look to reassure him, and then said to Gail Bullock: "So, what do you mean? If my Minghu Culture can reach a certain cooperation with you in introducing films from other Disney labels to China, you will provide everything you can for the distribution of my animated film in North America. Possible help, right?"

Gail Bullock spread his hands, smiled, and said to John Dyce: "Our Chinese friends are really enough to make a deal!" But turning his head, he said seriously: "Yes, Qian, I have to say, this It's a good deal, isn't it? You import Disney's works and distribute them in China, and we can distribute your works in North America!"

Li Qian took a deep breath and said, "Should we talk about these things after watching the copy?"

Gail Bullock showed a very reluctant look, then shook his head, and said: "Qian, with all due respect, Disney is not optimistic about your works, any of your works, the box office expectations in North America, OK Do you understand? What we want to talk about is not about one of your films, we need to provide each other with channels in our respective countries, and the distribution of your animation film is just a small problem! So, whether you watch it or not, even how high the artistic value of your movie is, or if it rots into a piece of shit, it will not have any impact on our final cooperation! OK?"

Li Qian pursed his lips.

John Dess protested loudly, "Hey, Gail! You can't make such an evaluation of a director's work, especially in front of the director himself! This is respect for art and respect for the director. OK? You can't! This is a great disrespect to Qian!"

Gail Brock shrugged, "OK! I apologize! Humble, I hope you understand that I didn't mean to belittle you, or your work! I was just talking about collaboration!"

Li Qian smiled and waved to John Dyce, indicating that he was fine.

Then, he asked Gail Brock, "So... the copy doesn't need to be seen?"

Gail Bullock shrugged again, and said helplessly: "You are such a stubborn person! OK, of course you can watch the copy, and of course you have to watch it! It is impossible for me to distribute a movie without knowing what it is about! But that is Small things, that's an unimportant thing, OK?"

Li Qian took a deep breath and asked again: "If I can consider buying out the distribution method, will Disney arrange for me to release it in the Christmas schedule? How big will it be? What if we talk about other cooperation? Such a scale Will it be expanded?"

Before Li Qian could finish speaking, Gail Brock shook his head, "No, no, no, it won't be released on the Christmas schedule! No matter what kind of cooperation conditions we reach, it won't appear on the Christmas schedule. In theaters in North America, do you understand? This year's Christmas schedule, we are going to push "Wig the Pooh"! It is a work with an investment of up to 60 million U.S. dollars and two years of production! We are very proud of this This animated film has high market expectations! Early market research, as well as our years of production and distribution experience, also tell us that this animated film will be very popular!"

Having said that, he spread his hands, "And if your movie is released at the same time, it will only be hit very badly, and it will not get the box office it could have gotten at all! Qian, I am thinking about you! We You are not willing to bear these completely unnecessary losses, are you?"

After a pause, he continued: "I'm thinking, if we can reach an agreement, we might be able to arrange it to be released in March next year! You all understand that at that time, there were fewer big-budget productions in the film market, so the competition The pressure will be minimal! It’s the perfect time for us to try something exotic!”

He said it with a bit of dancing, as if he was very proud of his release idea, and he talked endlessly, "We will show it in dozens of theaters, screen it on a small scale, and accumulate its reputation first!"

"You know, Dongfang Movie, an animated movie from China Qian, oh my gosh, there will be a lot of people who will be curious and come into the movie theater to contribute to our box office! If the movie is good, they will then post it on the website and various The online community will post their own impressions of watching movies, which will form our unique word-of-mouth!"

"Everyone has the psychology of seeking novelty, doesn't it? Especially the young people in North America! Some of them even like to watch some unbelievable things!"

“Then, we can gradually scale it up — I mean, if it’s good at the box office and word of mouth! If it’s not good, then you guys understand that it’s a test, right? But it will not hinder our continued cooperation in the future! Take your works and we will distribute them, and our works will pass and you will distribute them! It doesn’t matter whether it’s a buyout or share, we can talk about it!”

Li Qian smiled and said calmly: "But Gail, this is not a novelty-oriented Chinese work. From the beginning of production, our direction has been a global family-friendly animated film!"

Gail Bullock shrugged and said nonchalantly: "That's even better! Maybe we can succeed in one fell swoop and become a dark horse at the box office in the low season of the market like March? Who knows! We have to try to find out!"

Li Qian smiled, nodded somewhat disinterestedly, and said, "Maybe!"

As he spoke, he picked up the things at hand and stood up suddenly.

Then, under Gail Brock's surprised gaze, he stretched out his hand, and when Gail Brock stood up, he stretched out his hand subconsciously, and he smiled: "Thank you, Mr. Brock, thank you for your interview! If you come to China sometime, please let me know. You know, the Chinese are always hospitable!"

After finishing speaking, he turned his head to look at John Dyce, who had also stood up at this time, and said calmly: "Let's go, Mr. Gail Brock is so busy, it's not easy to sit with us for such a long time, We shouldn't waste any more of his precious time!"

John Dyce shrugged resignedly.

Li Qian turned his head and smiled at the bewildered Gail Brock, and said, "Mr. Brock, goodbye!"

After finishing speaking, he turned his head and walked out.

Gail Bullock spread his hands, looking very confused, and said to John Dyce: "Hey, what's going on? Are we not going to talk? What's going on with your Chinese friend?"

John Dess shrugged, wanted to leave, but stopped, looked at Gail Block, shook his head and said: "Hey, Gail, with all due respect! You are too arrogant, and Disney is too arrogant! Your conditions, are Our Chinese friends can't accept it, so...negotiations broke down!"

After finishing speaking, he ignored Gail Brock, and quickly caught up with Li Qian, and chased him all the way to the door. When he heard Gail Brock cursed something in a low voice, he whispered to Li Qian: " Qian! Have you thought it through? Are we just going to give up on Disney?"

Li Qian walked quickly with a serious expression on his face.

John Dess chased after him all the way, and continued: "Although I know that they are indeed very arrogant, especially arrogant, but the terms can be negotiated slowly! We have to admit that Disney is indeed the overall leader in releasing this kind of family carnival work. The best in North America!"

Li Qian stopped suddenly, looked at him, and said, "Buyout or release? Both can be discussed! Larger or smaller release scales can also be discussed! Exchange of channels with each other, distribution agency of each other, can still be discussed. However, it is definitely not with Disney to talk."

John Dyce spread his hands, "Hey, Qian, we can't be arrogant, this is business! Understand? Business! The other party is indeed very arrogant, I know, it will make you very unhappy! But it is also part of the business! He doesn't look down on your movie as much as he has shown, understand? This is to lower our psychological expectations and to minimize our price!"

"And we have full confidence in our work! So we should at least let him see the copy of this movie before deciding whether to continue talking and how to talk. Isn't it?"

Li Qian glanced at him, then suddenly stepped forward again.

When Gail Bullock came out of the reception room, he saw the backs of Li Qian and John Dyce disappearing at the corner of the corridor.

When the two entered the elevator, Li Qian said to John Deiss calmly: "Yes! I agree with you! But it suddenly occurred to me that we can actually find a better partner, the kind that can truly benefit each other. Partner! And Disney, the world’s best at making animated films, is not such a partner! Whether our films are good or not, they are potential competitors for Disney!”

John Dyce thought for a while, then shrugged, "So..."

Li Qian's eyes are frighteningly bright, but he still has a smile on his face, "So I think, this time Disney, we didn't come in vain! It at least let me know that the strong don't bother to discuss cooperation with followers!"

After a pause, he said: "And you, John, your next task is to choose one of the other Hollywood companies! A film that is also good at making family carnival films, but does not have its own animation department The company also told them that Minghu Culture from China can talk to them about a two-way film distribution cooperation! And they are willing to be their vanguard, going to the market to compete with Disney's unparalleled animation works for many years!"

After a pause, he said earnestly: "Tell them that I brought a copy, and tell them that we have invested 50 million US dollars! Moreover, we have used advanced technology that Disney does not have, and we have talked about a globally oriented, suitable Animated family movie for American audiences!"

"And, we are willing to be cannon fodder!"

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