Chapter 119： Self-recommended?

The spacious and bright office of the president is filled with the historical atmosphere of the film industry for a century. The film pictorials produced by Universal, the awards won, and the memorable props in classic films can all be called models in this room. Found in the museum office.

Yang Cheng and Zhang Jingchu are sitting on the side of the sofa area, facing Donna Lande, and outside the French windows next to it is the famous Universal Studios Big Globe logo. Here, tourists take pictures with their backs against the studio logo In a panoramic view, this coming to the global leader may not be a motivation to move on.

After taking a sip of the coffee brought by the secretary, everyone's time is precious, and they don't mean anything, and they said straightforwardly, "Donna, about the shares of Focus Pictures, I want to hear your attitude."

Donna smiled and looked at Zhang Jingchu, who was sitting quietly next to Yang Cheng, with an unexplained look in her eyes, "Today you are here to discuss business, not to discuss movies. Then I will answer your question from a business perspective. There is no such thing in this world. Things that cannot be sold."

Everyone knows if it's cryptic behind, it just depends on whether the value is high enough.

Yang Cheng smiled and nodded. He understood what Donna Lande meant. Focus Films can sell it, but why should she sell it?

"Donna, in my opinion, Focus Pictures is not so helpful to Universal. It is only used to assist Universal to shoot films that are diversified in cost and do not meet the six large-scale films. Then Universal Pictures relies on Its propaganda ability can get the most profit, but this kind of function can be done by Universal Pictures casually training a company. Focus Pictures is not the only irreplaceable one, am I right?"

Yang Cheng looked like a torch, and when it came to business affairs, her aura became unprecedentedly strong, and she was confident from the inside out.

"You're right." Donna nodded in cooperation, but that was not enough to move her to sell Focus Films, and listened to Yang Cheng to continue.

"And Donna, one of the reasons you insist on not letting go, I guess, is the potential benefit of fifty shades of gray?"

Donna Lande changed her posture to hide her surprised expression. She still underestimated the young Chinese descent's ability.

The fleeting expression was seized by Yang Cheng alertly, the corner of his mouth raised slightly, he guessed it right! Find the crux of the problem and prescribe the right medicine.

"In that case, let's change the plan and cooperate. Universal will sell me the shares of Focus Pictures for US$10 million, which is equivalent to buying out the potential profit of 50 Shades of Gray. After all, no one can guarantee that it will make a profit, right? ?

Focus itself is responsible for the local distribution, and Universal is responsible for the distribution of other regions outside North America. This is enough to ensure that Universal will make a good profit on the movie Fifty Shades. "

Yang Cheng’s proposal has to be very sincere and very moving. Just like Yang Cheng’s, no one can guarantee that the movie will sell well. A movie like Fifty Shades of Gray with a good gimmick can only improve. The potential value of an explosive model is not the basis for a hundred percent explosion.

Donna Lande has always been known for her decisive and decisive behavior. She calculated it in her mind and said, "I agree in principle, but first, Focus Pictures’ shares are not US$10 million, but US$15 million. This is not negotiable. , I have to explain to the board of directors;

Second, I want the global distribution rights for the follow-up series of the movie Fifty Shades of Grey except North America;

Third, I want to invest in Lionsgate. "

Yang Cheng frowned, "I can accept the price of 15 million U.S. dollars, but for the issue of the sequel, I can only agree that Universal has priority under the same conditions. As for the condition of becoming a shareholder in Lionsgate, it is not within the scope of discussion."

"Don't worry, I mean to invest in Lionsgate in my own name!" Donna Lande continued with a tired look, as a strong woman. "I think your Lionsgate needs a new helm, you What do you think of me?"

Yang Cheng was startled, "Donna, I remember that you only renewed the new contract last year."

"Yes, but Jeff~, forget it, when I haven't been." Donna obviously still had concerns, and took the initiative to stop the topic.

Yang Cheng is not easy to ask questions, but he keeps this in his heart. He has been troubled by who will be at the helm of the brand-new Lionsgate. Now some people recommend themselves. Of course, he can't just let it go. With Donna Rand's ability With contacts in the circle, it is more than enough to control Lionsgate.

"What about Focus Pictures?"

The previous conditions are a win-win situation for both parties. Donna has no reason to refuse. After thinking for about 3 or 4 seconds, she stood up and stretched out her hand to shook Yang Cheng, and smiled, "Jason, you made me look at me with admiration and hope we can cooperate. happy."

"Happy cooperation, Donna, you made me realize that the group of **** experts in Hollywood are not useless, at least their evaluation of you can be regarded as a single phrase." Yang Cheng said politely.

Saying goodbye to Donna Lande, in the elevator, Yang Cheng called Ritz and gave the terms he negotiated with Donna concisely, and asked him to send someone to contact the global side to sign the contract. By the way, check Jeff Xia What's wrong with the golden partner of Er and Donna Land?

Originally planned to return to New York directly from Universal, but now because of Zhang Jingchu, Yang Cheng decisively postponed the return time, and the two went to Universal Studios just like ordinary couples.

Unlike Disneyland, which only manages its own film and television peripheral products and entertainment projects, Universal Studios draws on the best of others, uses more high-tech ingredients, and restores famous movie scenes and special effects as much as possible. Therefore, Universal Studios in Los Angeles In, you can see not only the classic movie studios under Universal’s umbrella, but also movie-themed entertainment facilities such as Harry Potter, Transformers, and The Simpsons.

Yang Cheng took Zhang Jingchu’s hand and first went to the clothing store to change into sports and casual clothes for the two of them, one black and one white printed with Transformers short-sleeved couple suits, couple denim shorts, couple skateboarding shoes, couple sunglasses. Fully equipped, enter the mysterious Hogwarts Castle.

Because of the rain in the early morning, the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was shrouded in a thin mist, and the sky was a bit dim in the clouds hidden by the father-in-law of the Sun. At this time, the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry looked very strange.

Riding on the train, traveling through the mountains of Hogwarts with the excitement of adventure, behind them, accompanied by the fire-breathing dragon and Voldemort's dark magic, returned to the castle amidst the cheers and applause of everyone, they defeated evil.

Coming out of the castle, there was still a gloomy sky at that time. With the help of the warm-hearted father-in-law, it is now a clear blue. The golden light shines gently through the clouds and mist, and it has become a paradise for children's laughter and laughter. .

At noon, they found a restaurant, and the two of them had a milkshake in their hands. They did not need to take into account the image of gnawing hamburger and fried chicken. They filled the appetite of the uprising. In the afternoon, they came to the water world, which is one of the most famous outdoor scenes of Hollywood blockbusters. .

Here you can experience real movie scenes, fast spaceships, jet skis, as well as thrilling zip-line fights, and more dangerous blasting stunts. Under the hard performance of stuntmen, every audience will feel that it is worthwhile. , And let people truly understand that the original Hollywood blockbusters were shot like this.

After playing in the studio for a day, don’t let Yang Cheng and Zhang Jingchu, two ordinary people, Hansen and the soldiers who have been training in the wild all the year round, looked exhausted. After all, they need to always pay attention to the surrounding environment for fear of the above. This kind of "accident" once again fell on Yang Cheng's head.

Sitting in the back row of Rolls-Royce, the two of Yang Cheng, who had changed their formal attire at this time, dragged their exhausted bodies but couldn't stop the good mood at all. I haven't played so freely for a long time, and occasionally relax. It can really bring back the joy of childhood.

"Tired?" Yang Cheng hugged Zhang Jingchu intimately, letting her rest on her shoulders.

"Not tired at all, I am very happy today, thank you." Zhang Jingchu smiled comfortably, playing with her big hand hanging from her shoulder.

Yang Cheng acted like coaxing a child, gently stroking her bright smiling face, and promised, "I will have dinner with David Ellison for a while. I will talk to him about the role. It is not an important role. He will give me face. When I wait for Lionsgate’s own films, I will find another opportunity to arrange a key role for you. Don’t think about the protagonist for the time being. You know how difficult it is for Chinese to be the protagonist of Hollywood films."

"Well, I know, don't force it. In fact, it doesn't matter if the role of Mission Impossible is or not." Zhang Jingchu stopped her movements and raised her head in Yang Cheng's arms, her eyes flashing with a heavy color.

Yang Cheng was puzzled, her eyes facing each other, "I have no difficulty in coming over this character. You don't have to bear the burden. I promised you this."

Although he is also obsessed with Zhang Jingchu's attractive body, he clearly distinguishes that a transaction is a transaction, and it is too much to talk about feelings.

After this sentence, the car fell into weird silence. Zhang Jingchu continued to play with Yang Cheng's fingers, while Yang Cheng looked at the street scene like a slideshow, and the two were immersed in a certain emotion ‘tacitly’.

The restaurant where David Ellison had an appointment is at Providence near Melrose. This is a two-Michelin star restaurant specializing in seafood.

It’s also strange that the City of Angels, as one of the most famous big cities in the world, gathers the world’s top chefs and the specialties they bring, but it doesn’t even have a Michelin three-star, even 2 stars. All are rare, does Michelin magazine discriminate against Los Angeles?

After entering the restaurant gorgeous ocean-style wallpapers come into view. In the main dining room, dark blue velvet chairs with brass legs, dark blue carpet, and white shell-like ornaments on the top. The dining table with white napkins is decorated with candle lights, exquisite and elegant.

David Ellison has just arrived with a beautiful assistant. The four people met in front of the transparent wine cabinet. The two men introduced their female partners to each other, hugged each other for a while, and were led by the waiter to the reserved table.

Yang Cheng and David Ellison opened a bottle of red wine and ordered a drink with mild alcohol for the two ladies. Yang Cheng took a bite. It was blessed with seasonal fruits. It was sour and sweet.

Ordering a good meal, David Ellison joked, "Jason, this is the first time you officially invited me to dinner. If you have anything to do, hurry up, or I won't be able to eat for a while."

Yang Cheng is also not hypocritical. "Is there any idea of ​​adding a Chinese character to Mission Impossible 5?"

David Ellison stagnated while holding the wine glass, and looked at Zhang Jingchu with an inquiring look, and suddenly laughed, "I guess how you could invite me to dinner for your own sake, it turned out to be for a beautiful woman."

Yang Cheng shrugged noncommittal, "You know! How is it? Is it difficult?"

Of course David Ellison understands that he can't have enough stars to play. He is not stingy to reward women who can bring him body and spirit. The best reward for actors is the chance to star in a big production.

"It's not difficult, but the producers of Tom Cruise and Paramount will probably give this role to the investors of Country Z as a favor." Ellison paused and told the truth.

"Tom Cruise!" Yang Cheng muttered with some headaches while rubbing her temples.