Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter 84: Get Your Wish

Chapter 84 Fulfilled

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“Rowling, of course I am aware of this matter. But the signing of the contract does not mean that it is immutable. It is also possible to breach the contract in the middle!”

“Breach of contract?” Rowling frowned slightly.

“That’s right! I’ve researched the film and television licensing contract you signed with Heiman. To be honest, the £1 million buy-out price is too much for the artistic value of the first four Harry Potter films. You should get a share of the box office. , instead of a mere £1 million in cash!… Rowling, if I were to make Harry Potter, as its author, you would be entitled to a minimum of 5% of the film’s gross box office in addition to the royalties This is in your interest!” Guo Shouyun said in a sure and tempting tone.

After he finished speaking, he glanced at Rowling who looked hesitant, and then gave a wink to Neil Murray next to him.

Neil Murray, who made a lot of money on the Thorn Bird Publishing Company, must of course be worthy of Guo Shouyun’s efforts.

“Rowling, I think Bruce is very right. The price of £1 million is too much for the artistic value of the first four Harry Potter books. You should take a share of the box office!”

“Rowling, Bruce’s Matrix film, just made a new film, “Spiritual Records,” which has grossed $93.55 million in North America in the past four months, and it has invested less than $5 million. It can be said to be a great success. It can also be seen that Bruce is really capable of adapting “Harry Potter” into a movie, and I believe that with his deep understanding of “Harry Potter”, he must Let this work show the value it deserves!” Christopher also said.

The persuasion from those close to her made the balance in Rowling’s heart start to shake.

“Rowling, as long as you agree, I’ll deal with Warners and Heiman. And I’ll be responsible for the liquidated damages, you don’t have to worry about anything, just wait for the movie to be released and get your share of it. !”

Looking at Guo Shouyun’s sincere eyes, then looking at his daughter snuggling in his arms, after his eyes quickly swept across Christopher and Neil Murray, JK Rowling, who was silent for a moment, finally nodded.

“Well, you are all my best friends and lovers, and I trust your judgment!”

Guo Shouyun was overjoyed, “Rowling, don’t worry! I will definitely make Harry Potter a masterpiece in the history of world cinema!”

“That would be the best!”

Rowling smiled and nodded.

“Congratulations, both of you. But for the sake of the future, I think you should sign an agreement to regulate your responsibilities and obligations!” Christopher smiled.

Guo Shouyun secretly praised, this guy is indeed an old fritter who has been in the workplace for decades, and every sentence is just right.

“Rowling, what do you think?” Guo Shouyun smiled.

“Okay!” Rowling nodded. The phrase ‘brothers settle accounts’ is just as common in the West.

The two sides reached an agreement, and soon, with the help of Christopher, two agreements were drawn up. Guo Shouyun, who knew the future of “Harry Potter”, directly bought out all the film and television and game adaptation rights of the entire book with 10 million pounds. Moreover, the agreement stipulates that Rowling enjoys a 5% share of the total revenue of the movie box office and peripheral products. And in order to prevent others from using the same means to pry his corner, at the end of the agreement, he directly added 200 million pounds of liquidated damages!

In fact, according to Guo Shouyun’s idea, 200 million is still a bit low. But no matter how high it is, it will be too abrupt, and 200 million is enough to dispel the minds of those movie giants.

Rowling did not object, and the conditions given by Guo Shouyun were almost the top in the industry. Except for him, I am afraid no one will come up with better conditions.

After the agreement was signed, everyone present signed a non-disclosure agreement. After all, until Rowling’s contract with Heiman Pictures was terminated, the contract they signed was still illegal.

“Christopher, ‘I don’t bother the two masters at all’, I’ll leave the cancellation of the contract to you!” Guo Shouyun, who was sitting in the living room after returning to his room, said solemnly.

Christopher Reiter nodded, this was what they had discussed before, and he was Rowling’s manager strictly speaking.

“Since I got on your pirate ship, I can’t get off at all!” Christopher sighed.

“My boat is a genuine ‘golden boat’, are you willing to go?”

Looking at Guo Shouyun’s smiling face, Christopher Ritter shook his head slightly and stood up.

“I just hope I don’t get kicked off by you anytime!”

“Christopher, I’m a nostalgic person!”

Christopher Ritter glanced at him and nodded, “I’ll take care of the copyright. But Time Warner is not easy to deal with, you have to be prepared!”

“Don’t worry, I’m not a pure film investor!” Guo Shouyun said to himself.

…

Alnwick Castle, where Chris Columbus and his crew are filming the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter. In his opinion, the castle, built in the 11th century, is very suitable. David Heyman has no problem with that either.

He has high hopes for this fantasy novel, and he often comes here recently. It’s a blessing for David Heyman to watch a movie he’s invested heavily in moving forward a little bit every day.

“Chris, when will the movie be finished?” David Heyman approached during the break.

“It depends on the specific situation, but it should be fine in the middle of next year!” Chris Columbus thought for a while and then said.

“In the middle of next year!” David Heyman nodded, and just as he was about to continue asking, he saw his secretary hurried over with his cell phone.

“Boss, emergency call from Mr. Parsons from Warners!”

“Anything?” David Heyman asked as he took the phone.

After the secretary glanced at Chris Columbus next to him, he lowered his voice and said, “It’s about “Harry Potter”!”

David Heyman was stunned for a moment, then quickly responded, “Chris, I’m going to make a call!”

“OK!”

Chris Columbus nodded. Although the voice of the other party’s female secretary was lowered just now, he did not hear anything. Although he also wanted to know the content of the call, Chris Columbus understood that, as a film director, he did not have the right to know any information related to the capital level for the first time.

Taking the mobile phone to the no-man’s place next to him, David Heyman found the familiar number that existed in it and dialed it.

“Mr. Parsons, this is David Heyman!”

“Mr. Heyman, I know how much money you paid for the rights to the four Harry Potter novels and movies?”

David Heiman was taken aback for a moment, “Mr. Parsons, I assure you, the film and television adaptation rights of the first four novels of “Harry Potter” must be in the hands of Heiman Films…!”

Time Warner CEO Richard Parsons, who is known for his gentleness in David Heyman’s impression, interrupted him roughly this time~www.readwn.com~ Mr. Heyman, please answer my question . This is very important to Time Warner, and to you at Heiman Films! ”

The content of the contract was a company secret, but from Richard Parsons’ tone, David Heyman knew he couldn’t keep his mouth shut.

“£1 million!”

“Are there any other supplements?”

“No! … Mr. Parsons, is there something wrong with the copyright?”

“Just half an hour ago, we received a call from Rowling’s agent, Christopher Ritter, who accused us of being too stingy in purchasing rights, which did not meet the market value of “Harry Potter” and demanded renegotiation!”

“What? Renegotiation?”

“That’s right! I think Mr. Heyman will get a call from him soon too!”

As soon as Richard Parsons finished speaking, David Heyman saw the female secretary walking towards him again, looking at the mobile phone she was holding in her hand, and the ‘call from the company’ mouth, there was a haze It quickly enveloped David Heyman’s mind.

“…Mr. Heiman, please come to Los Angeles as soon as possible. If this matter is not handled properly, our cooperation may end!”

“Okay, Mr. Parsons, I’ll get to Los Angeles asap!”

After hanging up, David Heyman frowned, took out his cell phone and called Christopher Ritter. But the prompt that no one answered made him feel that things were out of control. He quickly took out his personal mobile phone to call Rowling, but no one answered.

With a squeak, David Heyman couldn’t think of anything else, “Kerry, book me a plane ticket to Los Angeles, the fastest flight.”

“Okay, Boss!”