Chapter 436： Eva's daily life 2

Chapter 436 Eva’s Daily Life 2

After arriving at the company's office, Ivaca began to deal with the accumulated work.

For example, the new work report of Geoff Jones, the new chief operating officer of the international department, made some reports on the situation of the former international department, and the situation was a bit bad.

There is a project budget review form for the production department, including the budget for "The Pledge".

There are also bills from the financial department. After borrowing another US$80 million, Lionsgate's debt has reached US$260 million, which is a very stressful figure.

Also, there are several latest movies released by Lionsgate Pictures.

48 days after the release of "Bridesmaids", the box office in North America successfully exceeded US$100 million. Because of the good box office performance, the weekly decline is still within 30%, and the market potential is huge. The theaters recommended extending the release time of the movie.

Just like "The King's Speech", it was released at the end of last year. Due to its good box office, more than 200 art theaters were still screening the film by June.

Extending the screening time of good movies is also beneficial to theater chains.

In Hollywood, movie box office is not simply based on the total box office multiplied by a percentage to determine the income of producers, distributors, theaters, MPAA, etc.

Box office revenue is divided according to stages, and the release period is approximately 45 days.

At this stage, publicity is relied on to win over audiences. Distributors invest a lot of money and get a higher share of the share. For powerful companies like the Six Major Pictures, some can get more than 90%.

The main reason is that the theater chain does not have the ability to produce movies and relies heavily on the six major film companies. Without the movies of the six major film companies, the theater chain cannot make profits, so when negotiating with the six major film companies, the theater chain cannot propose high prices.

At the same time, most of the movies produced by the six major film studios are large-scale productions, with a large number of moviegoers. Cinemas can also make a lot of money through peripheral income such as popcorn soda.

For large independent production companies like Lionsgate, although there are also preferential treatment in theaters, they are not as good as them.

During the release period, the production company and distribution company can get about 80%, which is determined based on the contract signed by both parties.

After the release period is over, theaters are willing to provide extended screenings on the screen, and they will also receive subsidies on box office shares. The longer the extension, the more shares the theaters will receive, up to 80%. This is also what many theaters are willing to do. Reasons for showing less popular movies.

"Bridesmaids" has done well at the box office. Several theaters that have cooperated with Lionsgate Pictures have proposed extension plans. Depending on the box office performance and decline, the theaters will give different shares, as well as film schedules.

If Lionsgate does not agree, they can arrange for someone to negotiate and negotiate a number that is beneficial to both parties.

This aspect is being handled by Lionsgate Distribution.

Iwaka only needs to know this and review the work report submitted by the distribution department. If she has any objections, she can ask the person in charge of the distribution department. If she has no objection, she can sign it and file it.

In addition to "Bridesmaids", there are also two movies produced by Lionsgate Pictures, "The Lincoln Lawyer" and "The Big Bad".

Due to their good box office performance, the two films will also be extended to the end of the year, but their box office share and number of theaters will be smaller than that of "Bridesmaids".

In addition, "Mr. Tree" bought by Link also performed well at the box office.

The film earned US$2.07 million at the box office in 466 theaters in its fourth week of release, bringing the cumulative box office to US$5.48 million.

This result surprised Iwaka. Although in the early days of release, Link wrote a song specifically to help promote it, this kind of promotion was relatively short-lived, about one or two weeks.

It is now the fourth week, and the movie’s attendance rate can still reach 50%, which shows that the quality is good.

When Link bought the North American distribution rights of this film, he only spent 150,000 US dollars, including 1.8 million in publicity fees.

If the North American box office of this movie reaches 8 million US dollars and the revenue ratio reaches 4 times, there is no doubt that this is a blockbuster movie.

Ivaca put down the pen, held her chin with her fingers and thought for a while, then picked up the phone and called the new head of the International Department, Geoff Jones.

He is also one of the four subordinates Eva Calla brought when she came to Lionsgate Pictures. She once served as a senior content development department director at Warner Pictures. She has been engaged in film distribution and has relatively senior qualifications.

“Chairman, what are your instructions?”

After the call was made, Jeff Jones asked.

Iwaka said that after seeing "Mr. Tree" doing well at the box office, she remembered that the International Department has a rule that if the box office revenue ratio of the acquired film reaches a certain percentage after its release, the International Department will give corresponding rewards to the staff who acquired the film. This What is the ratio?

“More than 3 times, the higher the box office and the higher the revenue ratio of the film, the greater the reward will be. Chairman, do you mean to give Andrew Kramer a replacement bonus?”

Jeff Jones asked tentatively

“To Andrew Kramer?”

Hearing his words, Iwaka immediately turned cold and said calmly, "The copyright of this movie was bought on Link's order. What does it have to do with anyone else? Even if the bonus is given, it should be given to Link, not anyone else." ”

“Yes, that’s the case. Our department will hold a meeting later to discuss and give Mr. Baker a bonus based on the box office performance of “Mr. Tree”.”

Jeff Jones quickly added.

"Um!"

Ivaka nodded with satisfaction.

Although Link is the majority shareholder of Lionsgate Pictures, and after the company was delisted, his shareholding ratio was as high as 97.2%, but public and private matters should be distinguished. Link has done a good job in this matter, and he should be rewarded.

 Ivaca called COO Brian Goldsmith again and mentioned the box office performance of "Mr. Tree."

When it was first released, many people thought that the film would be a loss and ridiculed Link for his lack of vision. However, now the film's box office has far exceeded expectations, disappointing many people.

The publicity department should pay more attention when publicizing, actively promote Link, and let people know that Link’s vision is unquestionable.

After hearing this, Brian expressed his understanding and would immediately arrange media publicity.

Hang up the phone, Ivaca saw that all the work on the desk was done, and she couldn't help but stretch her waist. Her plump **** also puffed up, and her waist became slender, but her buttocks were still sunk heavily in the office chair.

She pressed the call button on the phone and asked her assistant, Xina, to bring in a cup of black tea.

After giving the instructions, she left her desk and came to the window. She crossed her arms and looked at the crowded streets downstairs, the busy people, and the green palm trees in the distance in the sun. Her mood suddenly became very calm. This kind of calmness is different from the past. In the past, it was an emotional stability maintained by a strong psychological quality. It was a kind of calmness that needed to be constantly reconciled with oneself and get rid of distracting thoughts.

But now I am truly calm, calm and collected, as if nothing is worthy of my impatience anymore.

Iwaka was not confused about this change. She clearly knew the time and root cause of this change. It started on the day of Link's proposal, and the root cause was also in Link.

She is 27 years old, six years older than Link.

In the wealthy circles of New York, a woman who is not married at the age of 27 is almost considered a leftover woman. She will be asked about her marital status and is classified by many people as a marriageable person.

Evaka used to not be too worried or anxious about marriage, but as she gets older, her body's hormone secretion and changes in appearance, as well as attention and comments from the outside world, will aggravate this anxiety.

Even if she has a strong psychological quality, sometimes she will be disturbed by external voices and become less calm. Then she needs to do some ideological work for herself and reconcile with herself.

Doing this kind of thing too much will undoubtedly increase mental consumption and affect your work status.

And now there is no need for it.

Ivaca raised her palm and looked at the diamond ring on her ring finger quietly. It was an exquisite platinum diamond ring. The ring was not big, and the diamond was not big either. But in her eyes at this time, this diamond ring was better than any other jewelry. , is thousands of times more precious than any gold medal trophy, or even the crown on the Queen of England’s head.

After wearing this diamond ring, her life had a clearer navigation mark, her heart became extremely calm, and her body and mind were relaxed and calm.

This is also a magic ring.

Dong dong dong!

"Come in!"

 Assistant Xina walked in with tea and refreshments, and looked at Chairman Ivaca who was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

 Wearing a light-colored OL professional uniform, showing off her tall and graceful curves, as well as her elegant and calm posture, she seems to be more beautiful than before.

Even if Hina sees her back every day, she is amazed again every time she sees her. She should be the most perfect woman in the world. The only flaw is that she found a **** as her husband, although that **** is also very, very good. , but I feel that he is not as perfect as Ivaca.

This defect also made Hina see Ivaca’s tolerance and generosity, and felt that she was even more beautiful.

“Xina, the black tea you make tastes great.”

Ivaca smiled softly, took the black tea in her hand, and asked Sheena about the phone reservation. Now she is the chairman of Lionsgate Pictures and also the chairman of Link Music Company. She has too much work and often has to work at both ends. busy.

While chatting with Hina, the mobile phone rang on the table.

Eva Kana looked at it and saw that it was Wendy Deng’s phone number.

Deng Wendi said that she saw a photo of her wearing a ring and asked when she and Link would get engaged.

Iwaka smiled and thanked her, saying that she was still discussing with Link, and it should be within the year.

Deng Wendy congratulated her and Link on the phone, saying that the two are the most suitable couple in the world. Now that the two have confirmed their relationship, countless women will envy her.

Ivaka smiled and said thank you.

She has heard a lot of congratulations and compliments in the past few days. Regardless of whether the other person is sincere or flattering, she will happily say thank you because this is indeed something worth being happy about.

Finally, Wendy Deng mentioned the release situation of "Snowflakes and the Secret Fan". It will be released in China at the end of June and in the United States in early July. She wanted to invite her to the premiere ceremony in advance.

Evaka said it depends on the time schedule.

Evaka doesn't like to participate in such activities very much. She is the chairman of Lionsgate Pictures and Link Music Company. She is not an entertainment star. She does not need too much exposure, nor does she need to use some news to enhance her identity. .

Maintaining some mystery in the media is actually more in the company’s interest.

Hang up the phone, Ivaca drank a cup of tea and returned to her desk to continue working. However, as soon as she sat down, Link's "Just The Way You Are" rang on her phone again.

The phone showed Paris Hilton’s number.

Just in time, she also wanted to call Paris and ask Paris what to do if she met a boyfriend who thought about her all day long, how to gain the upper hand in this kind of thing, and how to satisfy her boyfriend to the maximum extent.

Just after answering the phone, before she had time to ask Paris a question, Paris told her that little Kunas was also nearby and asked her if she agreed with something very important.

Ivaka asked what happened.

"Eva, you slept with Link? How could you do this? You told me before that you couldn't have **** without getting married, how can you do it now? It's not good of you to do this."

Little Kunas said on the phone in a sad and angry tone.

Iwaka turned coldly and was very dissatisfied with his questioning. What she wanted to do was a private matter. What right did Kunas, an outsider, have to complain?

“I love Link, and I am willing to give myself to him. This matter has nothing to do with you, and I don’t need to explain anything to you.”

"Eva, I love you, I love you very much. I would like to treat you as the most precious treasure in the world. We were supposed to be a happy couple. I even dreamed that we were getting married. You were wearing a white wedding dress, like an angel. Beautiful, you shouldn't be with Link, he doesn't deserve you."

Click!

Ivaca didn’t want to listen to his nonsense and hung up the phone directly.

More than ten seconds later, the phone received two messages from Paris, apologizing to her and saying that she met little Kunas at the cocktail party.

Little Kunas asked her to borrow her mobile phone to make a call, but she didn't agree. Little Kunas asked her to call her again, saying that he had something very important to talk to her about. She refused before letting Little Kunas answer the phone. I hope She forgives.

Ivaca didn't blame her. She just thought that Paris was at the cocktail party and it would be inappropriate to ask her that kind of question, so she didn't ask her again.

She closed her phone, stared at the photo of her and Link in the frame on the table, smiled slightly, and continued to work.

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(End of this chapter)