Chapter 951: 24 Suggestions

It may be that the Chinese side really attaches great importance to the "Mulan" project, and only three days later, a reply was sent.

And the reply time was very well grasped, it was 10:30 am Los Angeles time.

"Brother, the leaders attach great importance to this Sino-US co-production. Even the senior leaders are paying attention." Leader Xie called Tang En overseas.

Tang En was in the studio, researching the shooting plan for the next green screen part of "The Avengers", when he heard the news, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Okay, both parties are sincere, this cooperation will definitely be a great success. "

Leader Xie was a little embarrassed and said: "However... regarding your proposal for the production of "Mulan", the leaders of the relevant departments held a meeting to discuss it, and think that there is room for improvement."

Tang En said nonchalantly: "Brother Xie, you are too far-fetched. In the future, when you go to the imperial capital, you will have to make more arrangements. Besides, business matters should be discussed and discussed more, so you can talk about it."

Leader Xie smiled and said, "Then I'll be blunt. We have put forward a total of 24 suggestions...Of course, everything can be discussed. But there are some more important ones, so I will focus on them."

"24 suggestions?" Tang En curled his lips and paused, "I'm outside and haven't received the faxed documents yet. Tell me about it, I'm listening."

Tang En has no airs at all.

It is clearly a film project that Hollywood can occupy the absolute dominance, but it is modest and prudent, making concessions everywhere, which makes Leader Xie feel very comfortable and has a lot of face. Much better than those aggressive and arrogant foreigners.

Leader Xie said: "The report said that "Mulan" will be adapted from Disney's cartoon, and we all agree with this. However, this is a movie that tells Chinese legends after all. In order to better To show the spiritual outlook and historical heritage of Chinese culture, we hope that the production of the film will be led by our Chinese side."

Tang En frowned, walked towards the rest area, waved his assistant to close the door, and said, "Brother Xie, to put it bluntly, at the current level of Chinese movies, there is no one that has yet directed a commercial with an investment of 200 million US dollars. blockbuster capabilities."

Leader Xie hurriedly said: "Brother, you misunderstood, I didn't mean it that way. Movies, of course, are planned, cast, shot, produced, etc. by Rose Films. We also know the reality, only Hollywood has this kind of operation. capacity for large projects.”

Tang En breathed a sigh of relief, "Then what do you mean?"

Leader Xie said: "This will be the first real Sino-US co-production blockbuster. The leaders hope to set a benchmark and an example, and provide a certain policy theoretical basis for future Sino-US co-production films."

"understand."

"For large joint venture projects, especially those in China, our consistent position is to obtain a controlling stake."

Tang En blinked and almost laughed.

Get a controlling stake?

"Brother Xie, you mean...the Chinese side wants to get more than 51% of the equity in "Mulan"? You need to know that this is a movie produced by Rose Films."

Leader Xie said in an orderly manner: "As far as I know, in Hollywood's mixed investment, film companies such as Warner and Fox often only participate in 20% of the investment share when making a movie."

Tang En said: "That's sharing the risk. Their investment share is small, but they can control most or even all the copyrights. The other small companies participating in the platter only have the right to pay dividends... Wait! Brother Xie, you mean "Flower "Mulan" can follow the platter investment model?"

Leader Xie smiled and said: "That's what it means. The production budget of "Mulan" is between 100 million and 120 million US dollars, which is too much. Even China Film cannot afford such a large sum of money. However, I believe it will There are more Chinese film companies that are willing to join in and participate in the rise of Chinese films. As for the operation of films, apart from mainland China, the rest of the countries and regions are of course in charge of Rose Films.”

Tang En didn't reply in a hurry, he savored the other party's words carefully, and seemed to understand something.

Leaders of the General Administration, this is the next big banner.

Not to mention the significance of Sino-US co-productions, as well as the policy reforms that will form in the future Chinese film market. Just talking about the movie "Mulan", the leaders have a deep plan.

With the strength of China Film Group, it is completely possible to monopolize the benefits.

However, the General Administration asked China Film to give up its share, so that more small and medium-sized film companies can participate in the investment of "Mulan". I want more film companies to have the opportunity to participate in high-level Hollywood films, learn and observe, and accumulate experience.

This is a very precious opportunity.

In the past, Chinese films were collectively operated, which was too outdated.

After the reform, filmmakers from the Hong Kong government entered the Chinese film market with their own way of playing. They have a dirty side, and they have indeed made important contributions to the market-oriented reform of Chinese films.

However, the film model of the Hong Kong government has long been outdated.

The tradition of "saving movies" is even a big cancer.

To get better, you have to learn from Hollywood.

Through the co-production of "Mulan", opening a window, allowing the Chinese film industry to truly get in touch with Hollywood's top production industry, this is of great significance.

It is far from as simple as making some money from "Mulan".

"Mulan" is like this, if more Sino-US co-productions are promoted, the accumulated experience will be even more.

Leaders consider this from a holistic perspective and have a larger picture.

At least it's bigger than Twain's.

Tang En smiled and said: "Brother Xie, let me tell you the truth, the movie "Mulan" is mainly to help you friends. 51% of the share is too small, I will give you 60% of the share In addition, several bosses of the Hong Kong government also intend to bring about the reform of the Hong Kong government's film industry, and I plan to involve Media Asia Pictures and Emperor Entertainment."

"Brother, you are really... Hey, don't say anything, next time you come over, brother, I will lose everything, and I will treat you well!" Leader Xie was really moved.

He originally thought that these requests were a little too much, and it was hard to say. Unexpectedly, the other party not only didn't care, but gave up a greater benefit.

I even wanted to give the Hong Kong government a hand. This kind of mind, this measure, is really too big!

Thinking about it some time ago, Hong Kong government filmmakers criticized "The Departed" like a farce, and it was really embarrassing to throw it at grandma's house.

Tang En was also dumbfounded.

He is really not pretending to be generous!

With such a large investment in "Mulan", it is not bad to be able to maintain a capital guarantee, and it is difficult to make a lot of money.

There is no need for New Universal to put funds on "Mulan", but to call in more film companies to share risks and invest together. This is Hollywood's consistent strategy.

Of course, Hollywood's style is very high, even if it is to share the risk, ordinary film companies are not qualified!

In many cases, knowing that the possibility of film losses is extremely high, overseas film companies have to rush to get involved.

This is a display of strength and ability.

In the past few years, no mainland company has ever been qualified to participate in Hollywood film investment. Even the Hong Kong government, that is, Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest, which were on the Megatron side back then, had such an opportunity.

In order to learn from Hollywood film production and promote the local film industry, South Korea has even issued a series of almost humiliating policies and exchange conditions.

From this level, Tang En has indeed done a big favor to the General Administration!

Even if "Mulan" lost everything, for Chinese movies, it is still a big deal with a small amount of money.

Movies will affect the overall strength of a country in all aspects.

The Chinese side wanted to participate more, and Tang En wanted to spend less money, so they hit it off.

Tang En said with a smile: "Brother Xie, don't alienate me. If it weren't for the fact that China still lacks the ability to distribute globally, even if it is distribution rights, I can give you part of it."

Leader Xie knew the depth, so he didn't dare to follow the lead, and said with a smile: "How can it be? For a film of the level of "Mulan", as far as it is concerned, except for Hollywood, no institution in the world can successfully operate it."

Tang En was very satisfied.

Even if "Mulan" is really a big hit in the future and makes a lot of money, it will only be a dividend to investors.

Except for the copyrights in mainland China, all the copyrights are in the hands of Rose Films, which is enough.

Tang En said bluntly: "This one, no problem! Is there any more?"

"Wait, it's not over!" Leader Xie quickly interrupted him, "Brother, we have made the biggest concession in terms of copyright. But, after all, China is the biggest investor, so there must be some... privileges."

"Oh? What do you mean?"

"We need to be involved in scripting, filming, producing and distributing."

"It should be, of course."

"We need a veto."

"What?"

Tang En was stunned for a moment.

One veto?

This is something he has never encountered in the past few years.

specialty of China?

oh! Yes!

Tang En figured it out immediately, it was really the case.

"Mulan" is a Chinese film, of course it wants to show the best and most beautiful side of China, and it is best not to have a negative image. Especially political inclinations, there must be no problems!

This is a matter of principle.

Tang En said: "Brother Xie, there is no precedent for a veto. Even I can't break it. This is Hollywood's dignity. But I understand what you are worried about. Don't worry, the filming of "Mulan" is in progress. There will never be any plot content that shouldn't be there! This is a PG movie for all ages. If something really happens, you can contact me directly!"

"Okay! With your words, I'm relieved, then this one will be discarded." Leader Xie was also very courageous, and made a decision directly. Based on his understanding of Tang En, it was impossible for Tang En to backtrack on such a trivial matter.

"Is there any more?"

"It's best to change the director of the movie."

"ah?"

This time, Tang En was really surprised.

Change director?

Not even Ann Lee?