Chapter 105

Very smart.

The company expects that if the response is good, the global box office might reach over 100 million.

Even if it's average, it can reach 100 million US dollars.

It looks like the difference is not big, but buyout can get overseas copyright.

This is the reason why Lionsgate insists on buyout.

If not buyout but just share, the copyright is still in Qin Yu's hands.

"How about this Director Qin, I can agree to 10% box office share."

"But there are two requirements, first the box office must exceed 120 million US dollars, otherwise it can only give you 5% guaranteed share."

"Second, we want half of the overseas copyright."

Qin Yu sighed, he knew these guys were eyeing the copyright.

Hollywood companies' emphasis on copyright is beyond imagination.

And *Now You See Me* can indeed shoot a sequel. There was one in the past life, just shot not very well...

"I can agree to the first condition, but Mr. Dulang, don't think I don't understand the second condition." 01

Qin Yu looked at Dulang.

"If the global box office exceeds 120 million, then you must pay 3 million US dollars to get half of the copyright."

"Too much~"

"Mr. Dulang, it's not much, if the box office can really exceed 120 million, it means the story of *Now You See Me* is very liked by the audience."

"If you shoot a sequel, I think 3 million US dollars is not much, converted to your Hollywood big directors, how can the global box office be 300 million US dollars."

"3 million is nothing~"

"..."

Dulang really wanted to point at Qin Yu's nose and scold him for being shameless.

You think 300 million box office is easy!

There are less than 100 movies with global box office exceeding 300 million so far.

"Then you help us write the sequel script."

Dulang felt Qin Yu's screenwriting ability was stronger than his directing ability.

"Then it must be 6 million US dollars!"

Dulang "..."

Bai Lu, who was watching the show on the side, was stunned, boss, you really dare to say, a script is 3 million US dollars.

Is it made of gold?

The two went through a lip-to-lip battle, and finally Dulang agreed to Qin Yu's request.

But didn't ask Qin Yu to write the script, 3 million US dollars for a script.

Even top Hollywood big screenwriters don't need that much.

Speaking of which, Qin Yu's request is not harsh.

It's just that Dulang wanted to earn more, finally Qin Yu took out the trump card.

If you don't agree, I'll go find Warner.

Dulang had no choice but to agree, Lionsgate is not developing well now.

Continuously flopped two movies, one of which was a blockbuster, already dare not invest in shooting.

But distribution is still okay.

Steady profit without loss.

"Happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation Qin, you are the smartest Chinese person I have ever seen."

"Mr. Dulang, do you only know one Chinese person?" Qin Yu said faintly.

"..."

"Qin, I like your humor very much."

"..."

"Boss, you are too powerful."

On the way back, Bai Lu didn't spare her praise at all, her little mouth chattered.

Making Qin Yu float.

This little assistant's salary was really not paid in vain.

Can cook, can clean the house, and can praise people.

Making Qin Yu not want her to debut.

Staying by his side as a little assistant for a lifetime is good.

"Alright, stop praising, hurry up and post on Weibo, those idiot viewers think they won?"

"Happy too early."

A playful smile appeared on the corner of Qin Yu's mouth.

The box office he said didn't just refer to the domestic box office.

Foreign box office also counts.

Now it's a bit over 800 million, foreign casually come a bit, wouldn't that be winning.

You guys are still too young.

"Okay boss, leave it to me!"

……

10 PM.

Qin Yu's Weibo comments have exceeded 500,000.

All are urging him to draw the prize.

Some even directly called Qin Yu to pay back the money.

Quite lively.

But just at this time, Qin Yu's Weibo updated.

[Hello everyone, announce a piece of news, *Now You See Me* has negotiated cooperation with Hollywood Lionsgate.]

[Will be released globally in ten days, thank you for your support all the way.]

[By the way, the lottery will be held after the global release, everyone don't worry.]

[Thank you again for the enthusiasm of the netizens and fans, thank you!]

Originally, netizens were very happy, this guy Qin Yu finally endured for a day and was about to admit defeat.

They can transform into European emperors.

After reading the Weibo, the whole person was numb.

What global release, are you fooling me? When did this happen?

Why don't I know?

Bastard!

Qin Yu, did you calculate this early on??

"Are you kidding, Qin Yu really reached cooperation with a Hollywood company? Is today April Fool's Day?"

"April Fool's Day has passed, and people even posted the contract, can't you read?"

"Damn, no, that box office doesn't refer to global box office, right."

"..."

Instantly everyone was drunk, the bet didn't say it just referred to China's box office.

This means as long as the overseas box office can have 10 million US dollars, then Qin Yu won.

Damn.

My 10 million is gone.

A group of netizens were crying without tears.

Damn bastard Qin Yu, this guy was playing with us early on.

But some people were happy, Qin Yu's die-hard fans and some onlookers were as happy as the New Year after seeing the Weibo.

You must know that ninety percent of the netizens didn't choose "over nine hundred million" in this lottery.

And they became that lucky ten percent.

The odds suddenly increased tenfold.

It would be strange if they weren't happy; that’s ten million, after all.

Soon, this group of people began to mock the others.

"La la la la la, time to split the money! Ten million! Some people have to watch us draw the lottery."

"Oh my, life is truly unpredictable. Tell me, if I win, should I buy a Cullinan or a Ferrari?"

"..."

"Buy a hammer! It’s not ten million per person; it’s ten thousand per person for a thousand people. With ten thousand, you can barely buy a screw!"

"That’s still fine. It’s better than some people who have to watch us draw."

"The brother above is right. Ten thousand isn't a small amount. For the 998-yuan ladies, I can book ten at once."

"To the guy above, ten? Do you want to die?"

"It’s fine, I don't have to spend my own money anyway. Qin Dao is treating."

"That’s right, let’s hit the club. Qin Dao is treating."

"I want to go too. I heard the ladies at the club are gentle and have sweet voices."

"As someone who’s been there, I can tell you it’s true."

"+1"

"+1"

"..."

The group of netizens who could enter the lottery were having the time of their lives, while the remaining crowd was jealous to death.

Club ladies, I want to have a long talk with them all night too.

But now.

You bastard Qin Yu, give me back my ladies.

"Hmph, aren't you happy too early? Who knows if it can even break nine hundred million."

"That’s right, it hasn't even been released yet, has it?"

"..."

"Heh, keep being jealous. I heard from someone that the bids were already in the millions. Do you think the box office won't hit ten million?"

"Do you really think the Hollywood companies are stupid?"

"Exactly. Besides, magic and crime movies were originally imported from Hollywood. If it doesn't hit ten million, I’ll do a handstand and eat sh*t."

"Well said. When you’re about to get slapped, stand straight. Remember to be smarter next time."

"The brother is right. These guys can only watch us chat with the ladies."

"..."

"Bastards, you guys better win."

"Still better than you guys who have nothing to draw."

"..."

Soon, the netizens were arguing up a storm under Qin Yu’s Weibo.

The heat on Weibo rose rapidly; it hit the trending list in less than half an hour, and before midnight, it successfully pushed aside the headline about Wang Piku holding a concert.

[Hollywood buys the rights to 'Now You See Me' for a sky-high price, global release in ten days!]

Once the headline broke, Weibo exploded.

They didn't expect the surprise Qin Yu gave them to go far beyond this.

There was actually an unexpected harvest.

A global release, is that even possible?

But thinking about it carefully, it really is possible. Magic movies are inherently novel.

Even in Hollywood, there aren't many.

And those big-nosed folks who have nothing better to do love to see something rare.

Most importantly, the quality of 'Now You See Me' is really not bad.

It can rival Hollywood blockbusters.

People in the industry were also stunned when they saw the news.

He really did have a backup plan.

This guy Qin Yu had already contacted Hollywood, wait.

How did he contact Hollywood?

Soon, someone gave the answer.

Last year’s 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'.

Qin Yu rose to fame by stepping on a Hollywood blockbuster.

It’s normal for Hollywood to give him some face.

Now that the domestic box office is exploding, it’s reasonable for Hollywood to be interested.

Soon, many people started asking; they didn't care about losing face or not.

They wanted to ask Qin Yu how much he actually sold it for.

A sky-high price?

That term is too vague.

The phones at Huayi and Xiaoma Entertainment were ringing off the hook, but they didn't get a single piece of news.

Late at night.

Huayi.

"I don't know!"

"..."

"Why would I lie to you? Wang Zhangdian, I really don't know."

"..."

"None of your business!"

Wang Zhonglei hung up the phone directly, his face dark as ink.

"Big brother, Qin Yu has gone too far. I checked the contract; how much money is made overseas has nothing to do with us."

"I want to go ask him for an explanation."

Wang Zhonglei was on the verge of tears. At first, he was quite happy to see Qin Yu sell the overseas rights.

He was preparing to go find Qin Yu to split the money.

But he didn't expect Wang Zhongjun to remind him to look at the contract.

That was when he discovered the contract clearly stated that all overseas revenue belonged to the copyright holder.

It was written clearly in black and white.

"What explanation do you want? Did he lie to you?"

"..."

"Did he force you to invest?"

"..."

Wang Zhonglei’s face flushed red, and he didn't speak.

"Did you lose money on the investment?"

"..."

"But this is still too much. Qin Yu planned to sell the overseas rights from the very beginning, and he didn't reveal a single hint."

"Who collaborates like this?"

Wang Zhonglei was still very resentful.

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Keep it up, brothers, there’s still time. ===== CHAPTER 195 =====