Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter 72: And Tell The Truth

Chapter seventy-two

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“Finding of “Finding Nemo” has been completed. Take a look. If there is still something you are not satisfied with, I will let them modify it!”

After taking the laptop in Christopher’s hand, Guo Shouyun returned it after taking a look.

“Not bad, that’s all!”

“Since you agree, then I will send it to the printing house for them to do it?”

“Um!”

“By the way, how much do you think the first edition is suitable for?”

“You are a professional, you decide!” After a pause, Guo Shouyun pointed to the sofa opposite, “Sit down, I have something to ask you!”

“Ask me? What’s the matter?”

After looking at him, Guo Shouyun said seriously: “Christopher, did Rowling sell the film rights of the first four books of Harry Potter to David Heiman’s Heiman Films?”

“That’s right! I handled this matter. In June 1997, it was bought out for £1 million!” Christopher nodded and said.

“Christopher, don’t you think a million pounds is unfair to Rowling? With the current state of “Harry Potter” selling all over the world, she should get a share of the movie box office!”

“Now that £1 million is a bit low. But in 1997, Rowling’s book just came out, who knows what will happen next. Also, whether a movie based on a best-selling novel can achieve a correspondingly high box office is never an absolute matter.” Bonfire of the Vanity, Eyes Wide Shut, The Scarlet Letter, etc., there are as many failures as successes.”

“You’re right, but I think Rowling’s “Harry Potter” has a great chance of success!” Guo Shouyun affirmed.

“It’s even better if this is the case. The success of the film will bring a decisive increase in Rowling’s popularity and influence. Moreover, it can also increase the sales of “Harry Potter” books by at least 10%…!” What came to mind Christopher stopped abruptly, he was not a fool, but rather shrewd. From Guo Shouyun’s repeated mention of the “Harry Potter” movie copyright, he guessed a certain possibility.

“Bruce, don’t you mean…?”

“It’s just what you think. I also liked the movie adaptation rights of Rowling’s “Harry Potter”!” Guo Shouyun nodded affirmatively, looking at his wide eyes and surprised expression.

“I should have thought that, you guy never expresses his opinion on things that have nothing to do with him!” Christopher smiled wryly.

“Christopher, I’m sure you also know Matrix Pictures. The movie adaptation of “Smart: Ghost Recording” has been quite successful, and it has already earned $85.69 million at the box office in three weeks. After a two-month delay, it will definitely exceed 100 million! Compared with the total investment of less than 5 million US dollars, the return on investment of Matrix Films on “Smart: Ghost Story” is more than 20 times! Therefore, we have enough strength and ability to make good movies.”

“Bruce, if that’s the case, why don’t you keep changing your novels? Now, you hold a huge amount of movie adaptation rights for best-selling books!”

“Of course my book needs to be adapted, but I don’t need to worry about things that I can decide 100% of the time. There is still time. But Rowling’s “Harry Potter” is not necessarily.”

Looking at his calm expression, Christopher, who already knew Guo Shouyun’s character and behavior, understood that the person in front of him had already made up his mind.

“Now the first Harry Potter film, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” has been filmed in the UK for almost two months under the joint direction of Time Warner and Heiman Pictures. Spent at least $10 million on this movie. If you intervene in the middle, you will undoubtedly offend both parties. Moreover, according to the licensing contract signed at the beginning, the liquidated damages procedure is statutory, which means that once Rowling defaults, the At the same time as the $10 million must be paid, 30% of the compensation must be paid! That is $13 million! Moreover, this does not rule out unexpected factors such as Warner and Heiman Pictures deliberately exaggerating losses and increasing the amount of liquidated damages…!”

“Christopher, these were all considered when I decided to win the rights to adapt the “Harry Potter” movie.” Guo Shouyun interrupted, “Besides, what about $13 million, or even higher? I I have enough money ready, without Rowling paying a penny. Plus, if Warners and Heiman want to play tricks, I’ll hire the best business law firm in the country to fight them for me. Haha The film rights to Leigh Porter, I’m… set!”

Looking at Guo Shouyun’s firm expression, Christopher spread his hands, “Okay, what do you need me to do? I think you’ve told me so much, and you won’t just ask my opinion!”

“Smart! … I hope you can help me convince Rowling!” Guo Shouyun said with a smile and a firm tone.

Christopher nodded with an expression I knew would be. However, guessing, guessing, who was tied to Guo Shouyun’s interests, he agreed without even thinking about it.

“No problem for you. But there is one person who has more influence on Rowling than me!”

“Neil Murray!”

A gleam of light flashed in Guo Shouyun’s eyes.

“That’s right! They’re getting married next year, and you must know that.”

“certainly!”

Guo Shouyun nodded, “Rowling told me about it last week, but their wedding date and location have not been decided yet.”

“A husband has more influence over his wife than our friends. As long as Neil promises to help, plus your relationship with Rowling…!” At this point, Christopher Ritter suddenly stopped, thinking of something, he suddenly He raised his head and stared at the young man who was always calm, “Last time in Exeter, you insisted on giving Neil Murray 5% of the shares of ‘Thornbird’, probably for now. Bar?”

“Would you believe me if I said not?” Guo Shouyun smiled slightly. Now with the best-selling series of his novels, the development prospect of Thorn Bird Publishing Company is bright, Christopher’s interests have been tied to him, so many things do not need to be deliberately concealed.

“I don’t believe it!” Looking at Guo Shouyun’s unfathomable eyes like a deep pool, Christopher slowly shook his head, and there was a touch of thought in his eyes.

“…When you gave up your American publishing agent to find me in London, it wasn’t just because you wrote a Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find me, or a fan of Harry Potter, but for now. But is Rowling’s Harry Potter really worth the effort and cost?”

The shrewd Christopher quickly figured out what happened before and after, and restored the essence of the matter.

“Christopher, you think too much. I’m not as deliberate as you said!” Guo Shouyun smiled and shook his head.

“Well, maybe I really think too much!”

Christopher took a deep look at the young man across from him, smiled, and didn’t ask any further questions. It’s enough to understand some things, and it’s not good for everyone to say it.

“Now the performance of ‘Thornbird’ publishing company, as well as the development prospects. The value of 5% of the original stock is more than 10 million US dollars. And it will be further improved as the company grows. Neil Murray took such a big advantage, Of course he will help you with all his heart! Coupled with your relationship with Rowling, as long as you are better than Warner and Heiman in terms of cooperating with her, it will be almost no problem to persuade Rowling. However, Warner is a Hollywood giant, so offend They, are you sure it won’t set obstacles to the development of Matrix Films?”

“Working with Rowling, I’ll give her 5% of the total box office. As for Warners, the Nasdaq crisis and the collapse of AOL are enough to keep them busy. If they’re going to get in the way of Matrix, I I don’t mind having a public showdown with them. Hollywood is deep, but it’s still a place to chase capital. As long as there is money to be made, the names of Morgan and Rockefeller may not be useful, let alone a Time Warner. And , I’m not just the boss of a film company, I won’t be easily manipulated by them!”

Guo Shouyun’s eyes flashed, “…Besides, I don’t want to have a showdown with Warner. If they want, I don’t mind working with them on the “Harry Potter” project! Besides, do you think it is a “Harry Potter” is more valuable, or is “Harry Potter” plus “Pirates of the Caribbean” more valuable than “National Treasure”?”

“The latter, of course. But are you going to work with Warners?”

Guo Shouyun nodded.

In fact, he still hopes to cooperate with Warner. After all, the current matrix film industry has no experience in producing and distributing blockbusters. Even if the copyright of “Harry Potter” is taken down, how to shoot is a problem.

“It seems that you have really thought about this matter. Since that’s the case, I won’t say more~www.readwn.com~ If you need my help, just speak up!” Christopher Ritter directly.

Whether it is out of interest or friendship, supporting Guo Shouyun is his most realistic and only choice.

“Thank you, Christopher!”

“If you really want to thank me, try to write a few more novels before the end of the year!”

“Of course there’s nothing wrong with writing the book. But I have something else I want to discuss with you!”

“What? It’s not about Rowling, is it?”

“Of course not. This time it’s us!”

“Ourselves?” Christopher Ritter asked in surprise.

“That’s right!… The Thorn Bird Publishing Company is developing very fast, but it is impossible for us to have both the global market in at least three years. In order to ensure the interests, I think we should separately plan those countries with imperfect copyright laws, and sell books in the book sales. Let’s cooperate with local publishers! Otherwise, by the time our sales network is laid there, the pirate market will have already eaten up the interests that should belong to us.”

It is also related to his own interests, Christopher’s face shows a hint of thought, after a while, “You are right, I will deal with this matter immediately!”

“I don’t worry about your work.” Guo Shouyun stood up after that, “Okay, I’ve finished what I have to say. It’s almost time, I should pick up Molly!”

“Shall I go with you?”

“No, you were too annoying when I was making out with Molly!”

“Okay, then I won’t bother you with your love affairs!” Christopher Ritter rolled his eyes.

Guo Shouyun didn’t care either. After raising his right hand and waving at him casually, Guo Shouyun turned and left Christopher’s office.