Chapter 193

Very smart.

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

Even if it's just average, it can still reach 100 million USD.

It looks like there isn't much difference, but a buyout allows you to obtain the overseas rights.

This is the reason why Lionsgate insisted on a buyout.

If it weren't a buyout but just a revenue share, the rights would still be in Qin Yu's hands.

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

"But there are two requirements: first, the box office must exceed 120 million USD; otherwise, I can only give you a 5% guaranteed share."

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

Qin Yu sighed; he knew these guys had their eyes on the rights.

Hollywood companies' emphasis on rights is beyond ordinary imagination.

Besides, *Now You See Me* can indeed have a sequel. It had one in his past life, though it wasn't filmed very well...

"I can agree to the first condition, but for the second condition, Mr. Du Lang, don't think I don't understand."

Qin Yu looked at Du Lang.

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

"That's too much~"

"Mr. Du Lang, it's not much. If the box office can really exceed 120 million, it means the story of *Now You See Me* is very popular with the audience."

"If you want to film a sequel, I don't think 3 million USD is much. If it were one of your big Hollywood directors, the global box office would at least be 300 million USD, right?"

"What's 3 million~"

"..."

Hearing this, Du Lang really wanted to point at Qin Yu's nose and call him shameless.

Do you think a 300 million USD box office is easy!

So far, there are less than 100 movies with a global box office exceeding 300 million.

"Then you help us write the sequel script."

Du Lang felt that Qin Yu's screenwriting ability was even stronger than his directing ability.

"That will be 6 million USD!"

Du Lang "..."

Bai Lu, who was watching the show from the side, was stunned. Boss, you really dare to say anything; a single script is 3 million USD.

Is it made of gold?

After a round of verbal sparring, Du Lang finally agreed to Qin Yu's request.

However, he didn't ask Qin Yu to write the script; 3 million USD for one script.

Even top Hollywood screenwriters don't ask for that much.

Come to think of it, Qin Yu's demands weren't actually harsh.

It was just that Du Lang wanted to earn more, and in the end, Qin Yu pulled out his trump card.

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

Du Lang had no choice but to agree; Lionsgate's development hasn't been going well lately.

They've had two consecutive flops, including one blockbuster, so they've been hesitant to invest in filming.

But distribution is still fine.

A guaranteed profit.

"Happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation, Qin. You are the smartest Chinese person I have ever met."

"Mr. Du Lang, is it because I'm the only Chinese person you know?" Qin Yu said faintly.

"..."

"Qin, I really like your humor."

"..."

"Boss, you are too amazing."

On the way back, Bai Lu didn't skimp on her praise at all, her little mouth chattering away.

It made Qin Yu feel like he was floating.

This little assistant's salary was truly well spent.

She can cook, clean the house, and knows how to praise people.

It made Qin Yu not even want her to debut anymore.

How nice it would be to keep her by his side as a little assistant for life.

"Alright, stop praising, hurry up and post on Weibo. Do those silly fans think they won?"

"They're happy too early."

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

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

Foreign box office counts too.

It's over 800 million now; if we get a little bit from abroad, won't we win?

You guys are still too young.

"Alright boss, leave it to me!"

10:00 PM.

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

They are all urging him to hold the lucky draw.

Some are even directly telling Qin Yu to pay up.

It's quite lively.

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

【Hello everyone, I'd like to announce some news: *Now You See Me* has reached a cooperation agreement with Hollywood's Lionsgate.】

【It will be released globally in ten days. Thank you all for your support along the way.】

【By the way, the lucky draw will be held after it finishes its global theatrical run, so no need to worry.】

【Thanks again to all the fans for your enthusiasm, thank you!】

At first, the netizens were happy, thinking this guy Qin Yu finally gave in after holding out for a day.

They could transform into lucky winners.

After reading the Weibo post, they were completely numb.

What global release? Are you trying to fool me? When did this happen?

How come I didn't know?

Bastard!

Qin Yu, did you plan this all along??

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

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

"Damn, wait, that box office doesn't refer to the global box office, does it?"

"..."

In an instant, everyone was drunk; the bet didn't specify that it only referred to the Chinese box office.

This means as long as the overseas box office can reach 10 million USD, then Qin Yu wins.

Damn.

My 10 million is gone.

The netizens were crying without tears.

Damn it, bastard Qin Yu, this guy has been playing us from the start.

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