Sequel plan…
A trace of hesitation flashed in Wang Cheng's eyes.
He doesn’t want to make movies, as it is a tiring job.
However, The Matrix did leave an obvious sequel tail.
If the sequel is not filmed, Wang Cheng's obsessive-compulsive perfectionism will also make him a little uncomfortable.
However, if possible, Wang Cheng still doesn’t want to make the sequel, so he can leave the sequel to someone else!
or…
If someone wants to buy it as a package, he is also willing to sell the rights to the entire series together, so that he can save some trouble and allow all the movies in the series to be released.
Qin Mo, Qin Yuhai, and Shen Shenghui all looked at Wang Cheng slightly nervously, waiting for Wang Cheng's answer.
Wang Cheng thought for a moment and said calmly: "There should be a sequel to this movie. Because the first movie has not finished telling the story I imagined. At least, it will take three episodes, or It takes four episodes to finish.”
The eyes of Qin Mo and Qin Yuhai both flashed with a hint of expectation and certainty, as well as some surprises.
Qin Mo immediately said: "Then when do you plan to make the sequel?"
Qin Yuhai also immediately expressed his position and said: "Cube Entertainment will gather all the resources of the company to help you shoot the sequel to The Matrix."
Such a movie that breaks the box office record of Chinese movies is enough for an entertainment giant like Rubik's Cube Entertainment to fully support it. It can integrate all the resources within the company. Even if it cannot get the copyright and box office income, it can be obtained by participating in the filming process. Many benefits too.
Wang Cheng narrowed his eyes and said calmly: "But, I don't really want to make a movie anymore, I'm too tired!"
Forehead…
Qin Mo, Qin Yuhai, Shen Shenghui, and Xia Xi were all stunned.
too tired?
Qin Mo and Xia Xi both participated in the whole process of Wang Cheng's filmmaking and knew how Wang Cheng completed the film.
Compared to other crews, Wang Cheng’s process of filming the movie was not tiring...
Not just Wang Cheng, but every actor and behind-the-scenes staff involved was not tired and was much more relaxed than when working on other crews.
Because, Wang Cheng does not work overtime.
I commute to work on time every day. Even if the other actors and staff of the crew come early or leave later, they are still doing preparation work and are not too tired. Compared with other crews who often work overtime and the director yells, It's really much easier.
However, Wang Cheng's requirements during working hours are absolutely extremely demanding. Whether he is an actor or a behind-the-scenes staff, they try their best to be as perfect as possible when working to avoid being stared at by Wang Cheng's cold gaze.
So, when Xia Xi and Qin Mo heard Wang Cheng say that they were too tired to make movies, they were stunned and didn't believe it.
but…
They thought carefully about Wang Cheng's work on the show, and it seemed that it was indeed much easier than filming a movie. He didn't have to take care of all aspects, he just performed on the stage as required by the program team and it was over. It was indeed much easier than being a director and starring role.
So, the two of them didn't know what to say for a while. It was wrong to refute, and it seemed wrong not to refute.
At this time, Qin Yuhai said softly: "Wang Cheng, if you don't want to make a movie, how about you sell us the sequel rights to The Matrix? We at Rubik's Cube Entertainment can pool the resources of the entire company to shoot the sequel to this movie. I guarantee you will be satisfied and your work will not be ruined.”
“We have absolutely rich experience in film production. I started out as a film producer. You can rest assured! As for the price and conditions, you can ask whatever you want. As long as it’s suitable, I will never bargain.”
Qin Yuhai's heart was full of surprises. He was still thinking about how to talk to Wang Cheng, but he didn't expect that Wang Cheng said he didn't want to take pictures.
Then isn’t this an opportunity that’s coming to your doorstep?
You don’t want to take pictures, but I want to take pictures!
Qin Mo also said softly: "That's right, Wang Cheng, all the viewers who have watched The Matrix love it very much and are looking forward to the sequel! If you don't make it, everyone will be disappointed."
Wang Cheng glanced at Qin Yuhai and Qin Mo calmly, and said lightly: "What does their disappointment have to do with me?"
Forehead…
Qin Yuhai and Shen Shenghui have heard this more than once, and they still can't refute it at this time.
How are the fans? What does it have to do with me, Wang Cheng?
If other celebrities and artists dared to say such things, they would have been restrained by their agency to stop talking nonsense. Fans would definitely riot if they knew about it.
But if it’s Wang Cheng, it’ll be fine.
Even if word spreads, fans will just be like that, they are used to it, so what if they are dissatisfied? Wang Cheng was too lazy to pay attention to them, so he could only complain a few words, and then he still had to like Wang Cheng's works, and he had to like Wang Cheng...
After all, who can resist a chivalrous line? Who can refuse a song called "The Case of Sapphire"? Who can refuse a preface to Prince Teng’s Pavilion? Who can resist a nunchaku? Who can reject the song "Shameless" because of love?
Who can say no to The Matrix?
so…
I have to like Wang Cheng.
The car was quiet for a while, and the other people didn't know what to say.
Wang Cheng also continued to close his eyes and concentrate, and was no longer interested in talking!
The car quickly arrived at Wang Cheng's house in Shanghai and did not return to the company's apartment dormitory.
Shen Shenghui said: "Okay, Wang Cheng, you're home. I won't disturb you anymore. I will discuss your conditions with the distribution company in Hollywood!"
Wang Cheng hummed, not caring about it, picked up his bag and started to get out of the car.
Qin Yuhai also said immediately: "Wang Cheng, since you don't want to make a movie. Then I really want the sequel rights to The Matrix, and I will shoot it with my heart. You can supervise the shooting process at any time. The conditions I give you are , the buyout price is 1.5 billion, which is an absolutely super high price. Another way to cooperate is to give you 10% of all revenue, plus 500 million in copyright fees!"
"You are also an insider. You should know that even if it is a popular movie, the sequel copyright is not too high. Tens of millions is very high, and there are very few hundreds of millions! Even if the sequel copyright of a popular Hollywood movie is, at most That’s tens of millions of dollars!”
“I give you such a high rating because I believe in the potential of this movie and also believe in Wang Cheng’s influence!”
There is one thing to say...
The price Qin Yuhai paid was indeed very high. It would not be an exaggeration to say it was a sky-high price.
Shen Shenghui, Qin Mo, and Xia Xi all looked at Qin Yuhai in shock.
Wang Cheng also opened his eyes and glanced at Qin Yuhai in slight surprise. He had made movies all his life in his previous life. Of course he knew the copyright price range of movie sequels. Generally, the sequels of popular movies are only worth tens of millions. The copyright prices of sequels of Hollywood blockbusters are high. That's $20 to 30 million.
Qin Yuhai suddenly offered a sky-high price of 1.5 billion to buy it out. In addition, he was also willing to give 10% of all revenue shares and 500 million in copyright fees!
Such a price is really a sky-high price among sky-high prices.
However, Wang Cheng did not agree immediately. He just said lightly: "Let's wait until the movie is released before we talk about the sequel copyright." Wang Cheng is not in a hurry!
He is not short of money and is not anxious about making money.
However, Qin Yuhai was very satisfied with Wang Cheng's reaction. He knew that when negotiating with Wang Cheng, it was impossible to reach an agreement in one go. If he offered a sky-high price first and raised the price, he believed that it would be impossible for others to intervene again.
Because, there are almost no people in the country who can afford such a high price and are willing to pay such a high price!
“Okay, let’s wait until the movie is released and we’ll talk about it. Wang Cheng, this is not the limit in my mind. If you are not satisfied, we can talk about it again! I just want to cooperate with you.”
Qin Yuhai said sincerely, and what he said was from his heart.
For the sequel to The Matrix movie, he really doesn't want to make money. Even if he loses money on the film, he doesn't care. What he cares about is that the copyright of the movie is in his own hands. What he cares about is having a substantial relationship with Wang Cheng. If a cooperative relationship has such a beginning, there will be more opportunities for cooperation in the future.
Since Wang Cheng, who spent money on the first time, is willing to cooperate, he believes that there will be a second time.
Even if Wang Cheng does not renew his contract and leaves Rubik's Cube Entertainment in the future, as long as there are enough cooperative relationships, Wang Cheng will still continue to cooperate with Rubik's Cube Entertainment, and Rubik's Cube Entertainment will still be able to rely on Wang Cheng to stay in the Chinese entertainment industry. Dominate.
This is the countermeasure Qin Yuhai has thought up in recent days.
Wang Cheng nodded lightly to Qin Yuhai, said nothing, and got out of the car.
Shen Shenghui suddenly said: "By the way, Wang Cheng, your vacation is over, and you have a new job. I may help you receive a variety show announcement! CCTV, Xiangnan Satellite TV, Dragon TV, and Jiangsu and Zhejiang Satellite TV have all given it The price is sky-high. I want to cooperate with you again! I sent the information to Xia Xi and asked Xia Xi to introduce it to you. You choose the one you want to join and I will discuss cooperation! "
Shen Shenghui’s words also clearly expressed the attitude of Qin Yuhai and Rubik’s Cube Entertainment. The new job gave Wang Cheng the greatest autonomy and would no longer deliberately target Wang Cheng.
The popularity and success of The Matrix became the last straw for Qin Yuhai. He gave up his plan to continue targeting and suppressing Wang Cheng and began to cooperate with Wang Cheng normally. He tried his best to consider Wang Cheng's opinions and repair the relationship with Wang Cheng. relationship between processes.
However, Wang Cheng still just gave a faint hum, and then got out of the car and walked into the community. The security guards at the door turned red with excitement and hurriedly stepped forward to help Wang Cheng get his things and open the door for Wang Cheng!
Xia Xi said to Shen Shenghui and Qin Yuhai, Qin Mo nodded, and then followed Wang Cheng out of the car and walked into the community!
Han Xiao and Zhang Hanwen, who were behind, also followed Wang Cheng's footsteps into the community and went to Wang Cheng's home as guests. They also carried some gifts in their hands, so they were visiting Wang Cheng's home to pay New Year's greetings.
Watching Wang Cheng and Xia Xi walk into the community, the smile on Qin Yuhai's face slowly disappeared, then he leaned on the chair and said softly: "Let's go back to the company!"
The car door closed and the car started quickly and headed towards the company.
Shen Shenghui said softly: "Mr. Qin, Wang Cheng will definitely feel our sincerity. 500 million plus 10% of the total revenue, even if the sequel movie becomes a hit, he will be the biggest winner, and his income may be More than us.”
Qin Yuhai nodded: "Well, let's do that. You say hello to the company's publicity department and start promoting Wang Cheng as positively as possible."
Shen Shenghui: "There is no need to interfere with Wang Cheng's publicity at all. Under normal circumstances, no one would dare to criticize Wang Cheng. Everyone on the entire network evaluates Wang Cheng positively."
Qin Mo also smiled and said: "Yes, if anyone dares to criticize Wang Cheng, then Wang Cheng's hundreds of millions of fans will definitely attack him! And, to be honest, besides being cold to others, Wang Cheng doesn't have any black spots. .”
Qin Yuhai: "Then help him increase some positive public opinion. Didn't he pay more than 5 billion in taxes last year? This can also be publicized. You can break the news! In the entire China, rich people who pay taxes honestly are not Many! It can even be said that there is not one at all.”
“Only Wang Cheng did not use any tax avoidance means and paid taxes in full. This can also add some aura and reputation to him.”
Shen Shenghui: "That's true. I will break the news. The self-media will be very interested. However, this will also expose Wang Cheng's total income last year. Will it arouse some people's hatred of the rich? psychology? "
Qin Mo said disdainfully: "The origin of every penny Wang Cheng earned is well documented and he earned it all by himself. Don't be afraid, Wang Cheng himself won't be afraid either!"
Shen Shenghui nodded.
For this point, the three of them all admired Wang Cheng very much.
More than 5 billion in taxes, just give it if your eyes say it!
They absolutely cannot do it.
Those celebrity artists are reluctant to pay tens of millions in taxes every year, and use various methods to avoid taxes or even evade taxes!
The car has just driven out not far.
Shen Shenghui looked out the window, and suddenly his eyes flashed with surprise: "Yu Jinghong is here, looking for Wang Cheng?"
Qin Yuhai and Qin Mo also looked out the window. It was indeed Yu Jinghong, the vice president of Penguin Entertainment. They had known each other for a long time and recognized them at a glance.
Qin Mo: "Perhaps you are looking for Wen Yixiao? I heard that Wen Yixiao also bought a house here, and he and Wang Cheng are neighbors!"
Qin Yuhai shook his head: "I must be looking for Wang Cheng. If he was looking for Wen Yixiao, he wouldn't have chosen this time just right!"
After a pause, Qin Yuhai immediately said to Shen Shenghui: "Contact Xia Xi and ask her to write down everything Yu Jinghong said when she met Wang Cheng and report the useful information!"
Forehead…
Shen Shenghui was stunned for a moment and said softly: "Mr. Qin, I can't give orders to Xia Xi!"
Qin Yuhai also felt cold, and then he understood Xia Xi's background. Although Xia Xi was nominally an employee of Rubik's Cube Entertainment and was assigned to serve as an assistant to Wang Cheng, no one in the whole company could order Xia Xi, and Xia Xi could only follow him. Except for Wang Cheng, who had never been to Rubik's Cube Entertainment once, he frowned and said: "This is her job, you just say it, forget it if she can't do it!"
Shen Shenghui nodded: "Okay!"
Shen Shenghui sent a message to Xia Xi, but Xia Xi did not reply to him.
Qin Yuhai frowned and had a bad feeling in his heart.
…
As soon as Wang Cheng opened the door and walked into his home, he felt a little more relaxed.
Han Xiao, Zhang Hanwen, and Xia Xi all laughed and helped Wang Cheng clean the house together.
After all, I haven’t lived in the house for a while, and there is a layer of dust in the house.
Wang Cheng would never hire a housekeeper to clean the house, he would usually clean it himself!
So, Wang Cheng also joined in. After all, it was his own family, so it was impossible not to do it himself!
After a while, the doorbell rang, and Xia Xi got Wang Cheng's permission to open the door. She saw Wen Yixiao, Yu Jinghong, An Keru, Zhu Ziqi, and Lin Mi standing at the door, each holding a New Year gift.
“Wang Cheng, we are here to wish you a happy New Year!”
Zhu Ziqi said with a smile.
Wang Cheng did not look back at them, wiped the table and said softly: "Come in!"
Several people walked in!
Yu Jinghong looked at Wang Cheng and hesitated. She wanted to say something, but felt that now was not the time, so she could only sit down with a smile.
Wen Yixiao, An Keru, Zhu Ziqi, and Lin Mi were not polite and picked up tools to join in the cleaning.