Chapter 22: with translation of chapter title
is pure Chinese: we translate.
Translation: "The negotiations ended unhappily, and Xierfu and the others left angrily."
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Now we need to ensure we didn't add extra words. It's fine.
pure Chinese: translate.
Translation: "Other Hollywood companies, upon hearing Jiang Heng's profit-sharing terms, also temporarily chose to wait and see."
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Other film companies.
pure Chinese: translate.
Translation: "However, film companies from Treasure Island, Japan, Korea, and various Southeast Asian countries, upon learning that the lawsuit risk for The Matrix had disappeared, rushed to purchase the rights."
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Thus: "However, film companies from Treasure Island, Japan, Korea, and various Southeast Asian countries, upon learning that the lawsuit risk for The Matrix had disappeared, rushed to purchase the rights."
Considering that the film markets in those regions were not large, even Japan and Korea were somewhat sluggish due to the financial crisis, Jiang Heng therefore sold the rights to The Matrix outright in those areas.
Translation: "Considering that the film markets in those places were not large, and even Japan and Korea were somewhat sluggish due to the financial crisis, Jiang Heng sold the rights to The Matrix in those regions outright."
Considering that the film markets in those places were not large, even Japan and Korea were somewhat sluggish due to the impact of the financial crisis, Jiang Heng therefore sold the rights to The Matrix outright in those regions.
Thus: "Considering that the film markets in those places were not large, and even Japan and Korea were somewhat sluggish due to the financial crisis, Jiang Heng sold the rights to The Matrix outright."
This included not only theatrical screenings but also videotape and TV broadcast rights, for a total of 8.75 million USD.
Translation: "This included not only theatrical screenings but also videotape and TV broadcast rights, for a total of 8.75 million USD."
This included not only theatrical screenings but also videotape and TV broadcast rights, for a total of 8.75 million USD.
Thus we will convert to natural English numbers.
Proceed.
【5】 Translation: "This included not only theatrical screenings but also videotape and TV broadcast rights, for a total of 8.75 million USD."
This included not only theatrical screenings but also videotape and TV broadcast rights, for a total of 8.75 million USD.
At the current exchange rate of 8.29 RMB to 1 USD, this amounts to approximately 72.53 million.
Translation: "At the current exchange rate of 8.29 RMB to 1 USD, this amounts to approximately 72.53 million."
But we need to keep "約為7253萬". So "approximately 72.53 million". We'll say: "At the current exchange rate of 8.29 RMB to 1 USD, this amounts to approximately 72.53 million."
When the money kept coming in and the account balance grew, Jiang Heng became increasingly excited.
Translation: "As the cash kept coming in and the balance in his account grew, Jiang Heng became increasingly excited."
Jiang Heng.
Thus: "As the cash kept coming in and the balance in his account grew, Jiang Heng became increasingly excited."
According to the current exchange rate of RMB to USD 8.29, it is about 72.53 million.
As the banknotes kept coming in and the money in the account grew more and more, Jiang Heng also became more excited.
Because the mainland box office results were also out, 1.43 billion RMB.
Because the mainland box office results were also out, 1.43 billion RMB.
Neidi.
Thus: "Because the Neidi box office results were also out, 1.43 billion RMB."
1.43 billion RMB.
Thus: "Because the Neidi box office results were also out, 1.43 billion RMB."
If estimated by the opening weekend box office performance, The Matrix would hardly reach that level.
Translation: "If estimated based on the opening weekend box office, it would be very difficult for The Matrix to reach that figure."
The Matrix.
Thus: "If estimated based on the opening weekend box office, it would be very difficult for The Matrix to reach that figure."
Fortunately, after the "script dispute case" was selectively reported by Neidi media, it sparked widespread public attention, driving a small wave of movie-going enthusiasm, which led to the current result.
Translation: "Fortunately, after the 'script dispute case' was selectively reported by mainland media, it sparked widespread public attention, driving a small wave of movie-going enthusiasm, which led to the current result."
Fortunately, after the "script dispute case" was selectively reported by Neidi media, it sparked widespread public attention, driving a small wave of movie-going enthusiasm, which led to the current result.
Moreover, film profit sharing follows a cycle; Jiang Heng wanted to receive profit-sharing income, which would take at least three months, and possibly up to a year if slower.
Translation: "However, profit sharing follows a cycle; Jiang Heng wanted to receive his share, which would take at least three months, and possibly up to a year if slower."
We need to keep Jiang Heng.
Thus: "However, profit sharing follows a cycle; Jiang Heng wanted to receive his share, which would take at least three months, and possibly up to a year if slower."
Some companies take one or two years to produce a major production, and the slow receipt of profit-sharing income is also related.
Translation: "Some companies take a year or two to produce a major production, which is also related to the slow arrival of profit-sharing income."
Thus: "Some companies take a year or two to produce a major production, which is also related to the slow arrival of profit-sharing income."
Before profit sharing, the film needed to pay taxes; after tax, the distributable profit-sharing income was about 91.7% of the total box office. In this, the producers and distributors' share of profit sharing was only 37%, and it only increased significantly after the release of the film Hero.
Translation: "Before profit sharing, taxes must be paid. After tax, the distributable profit-sharing income is about 91.7% of the total box office. In this, the producers and distributors' share of profit sharing is only 37%, and it only increases significantly after the release of the film Hero."
After tax, the distributable profit-sharing income was about 91.7% of the total box office. In this, the producers and distributors' share of profit sharing was only 37%, and it only increased significantly after the release of the film Hero.
Thus: "Before profit sharing, taxes must be paid. After tax, the distributable profit-sharing income is about 91.7% of the total box office. In this, the producers and distributors' share of profit sharing is only 37%, and it only increases significantly after the release of the film Hero."
In early 1998, as producer and distributor, Jiang Heng's distributable profit-sharing income was about 33.9% of the total box office revenue, approximately 48.477 million.
Translation: "This means that in early 1998, as producer and distributor, Jiang Heng's distributable profit-sharing income was about 33.9% of the total box office revenue, approximately 48.477 million."
In early 1998, as producer and distributor, Jiang Heng's distributable profit-sharing income was about 33.9% of the total box office revenue, approximately 48.477 million.
Thus: "This means that in early 1998, as producer and distributor, Jiang Heng's distributable profit-sharing income was about 33.9% of the total box office revenue, approximately 48.477 million."
After deducting Bonan Company's 10% marketing and distribution fee, the profit-sharing income belonging to Jiang Heng's Outstanding Rising Film Company in Neidi was 43.629 million.
Translation: "After deducting Bonan Company's 10% marketing and distribution expenses, the profit-sharing income attributable to Jiang Heng under Outstanding Rising Film Company in the mainland is 43.629 million."
After deducting Bonan Company's 10% marketing and distribution fee, the profit-sharing income belonging to Jiang Heng's Outstanding Rising Film Company in Neidi was 43.629 million.
Thus: "After deducting Bonan Company's 10% marketing and distribution expenses, the profit-sharing income attributable to Jiang Heng under Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company in Neidi is 43.629 million."
After deducting Bonan Company's 10% marketing and distribution fee, the profit-sharing income belonging to Jiang Heng's Outstanding Rising Film Company in Neidi was 43.629 million.
Thus: "After deducting Bonan Company's 10% marketing and distribution expenses, the profit-sharing income attributable to Jiang Heng under Faction: Outstanding Rising Film Company in Neidi is 43.629 million."
In short, the sold rights and the confirmed Neidi profit-sharing income totaled 116.15 million RMB, making Jiang Heng a steady multimillionaire.
Translation: "That is, the sold rights and the confirmed mainland profit-sharing income together amount to 116.15 million RMB, making Jiang Heng a steady multi-millionaire."
In short, the sold rights and the confirmed Neidi profit-sharing income totaled 116.15 million RMB, making Jiang Heng a steady multimillionaire.
Thus: "That is, the sold rights and the confirmed Neidi profit-sharing income together amount to 116.15 million RMB, making Jiang Heng a steady multi-millionaire."
Moreover, in Xianggang, The Matrix's box office had already exceeded 40 million HKD, surpassing Cheng Long's Who Am I? and Zhou Xingxing's Lucky Dragon, heading straight for 50 million HKD.
Translation: "Moreover, in Xianggang, the box office for The Matrix has already exceeded 40 million HKD, surpassing Cheng Long's 'Who Am I?' and Zhou Xingxing's 'Lucky Dragon', heading straight for 50 million HKD."
Moreover, in Xianggang, The Matrix's box office had already exceeded 40 million HKD, surpassing Cheng Long's Who Am I? and Zhou Xingxing's Lucky Dragon, heading straight for 50 million HKD.
Thus: "Moreover, in Xianggang, the box office for The Matrix has already exceeded 40 million HKD, surpassing Cheng Long's 'Who Am I?' and Zhou Xingxing's 'Lucky Dragon', heading straight for 50 million HKD."
In the future, the film's backend profit sharing will also be a substantial income.
Translation: "In the future, the film's backend profit sharing will also be a substantial income."
In the future, the film's backend profit sharing will also be a substantial income.
But Jiang Heng still valued most the North American and European film markets.
Translation: "But what Jiang Heng values most is still the film market in North America and Europe."
But Jiang Heng still valued most the North American and European film markets.
Thus: "But what Jiang Heng values most is still the film market in Beimei and Europe."
These two markets have large populations, strong consumer spending power, high ticket prices, and are the main contributors to The Matrix 1's global box office of $4.6 billion.
Translation: "These two film markets have large populations, strong consumer spending power, and high ticket prices, and they are the main contributors to the global box office of $4.6 billion for The Matrix 1."
These two markets have large populations, strong consumer spending power, high ticket prices, and are the main contributors to The Matrix 1's global box office of $4.6 billion.
Thus: "These two film markets in Beimei and Europe have large populations, strong consumer spending power, and high ticket prices, and they are the main contributors to the global box office of $4.6 billion for The Matrix 1."
Of course, Jiang Heng no longer needed to expect those.
Translation: "Of course, Jiang Heng doesn't need to expect those for this version."
We need to keep Jiang Heng.
Thus: "Of course, Jiang Heng doesn't need to expect those for this version."
Although Wu Yanzu and Li Meiqi's English dubbing was very fluent, they were still Asian, and it was extremely difficult to gain recognition from North American and European audiences.
Translation: "Although Wu Yanzu and Li Meiqi's English dubbing is very fluent, after all they are Asian, and it is extremely difficult for them to gain recognition from audiences in North America and Europe."
Although Wu Yanzu and Li Meiqi's English dubbing was very fluent, they were still Asian, and it was extremely difficult to gain recognition from North American and European audiences.
Thus: "Although Wu Yanzu and Li Meiqi's English dubbing is very fluent, after all they are Asian, and it is extremely difficult for them to gain recognition from audiences in Beimei and Europe."
In Jiang Heng's view, even if it only broke even, a global box office of $200 million would make him a huge winner.
Translation: "In Jiang Heng's view, even if it only breaks even, a global box office of $200 million would make him a huge winner."
In Jiang Heng's view, even if it only broke even, a global box office of $200 million would make him a huge winner.
The key issue was profit-sharing distribution in North America and Europe, but Hollywood companies wanted to buy out cheaply, causing negotiations to stall.
Translation: "But the crux of the problem is profit-sharing distribution in North America and Europe, and because Hollywood companies all want to buy out outright for a bargain, the negotiations have reached an impasse."
The key issue was profit-sharing distribution in North America and Europe, but Hollywood companies wanted to buy out cheaply, causing negotiations to stall.
Thus: "But the crux of the problem is profit-sharing distribution in Beimei and Europe, and because Haolaiwu companies all want to buy out outright for a bargain, the negotiations have reached an impasse."
Coincidentally, an Australian company came to purchase the distribution rights for The Matrix.
Translation: "Coincidentally, a company from Australia came over to purchase the distribution rights for The Matrix."
Coincidentally, an Australian company came to purchase the distribution rights for The Matrix.
Thus: "Coincidentally, a company from Australia came over to purchase the distribution rights for The Matrix."
Considering Australia's population size was similar to that of Treasure Island, Jiang Heng sold all rights for The Matrix in Australia—including theatrical release, videotape distribution, and TV broadcast—for $500,000.
Translation: "Jiang Heng considered that Australia's population was similar to that of Treasure Island, so he sold all rights—including theatrical release, videotape distribution, and TV broadcast—for The Matrix in Australia for $500,000."
Considering Australia's population size was similar to that of Treasure Island, Jiang Heng sold all rights for The Matrix in Australia—including theatrical release, videotape distribution, and TV broadcast—for $500,000.
Thus: "Jiang Heng considered that Australia's population was similar to that of Treasure Island, so he sold all rights—including theatrical release, videotape distribution, and TV broadcast—for The Matrix in Australia for $500,000."
After the company took the film back, it promoted it for less than a week and then released it in theaters; thanks to the fresh story, cool effects, and action scenes, it directly broke the local box office record.
Translation: "After the company took the film back, it promoted it for less than a week and then released it in theaters, and because of the fresh story and cool effects and action scenes, it directly broke the local box office record."
After the company took the film back, it promoted it for less than a week and then released it in theaters; thanks to the fresh story, cool effects, and action scenes, it directly broke the local box office record.
Now Hollywood companies could no longer sit still.
Translation: "Now, the Hollywood companies could no longer sit still."
Now Hollywood companies could no longer sit still.
Thus: "Now, the Haolaiwu companies could no longer sit still."
While researching The Matrix's box office performance in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, negotiations with Jiang Heng were reopened.
Translation: "While researching the box office performance of The Matrix in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, negotiations with Jiang Heng were reopened."
While researching The Matrix's box office performance in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, negotiations with Jiang Heng were reopened.
Thus: "While researching the box office performance of The Matrix in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, negotiations with Jiang Heng were reopened."
"A 40% box office split, with a 12% agency distribution fee!"
Translation: "\"A 40% box office split, with a 12% agency distribution fee! \"" We need to keep quotes.
Thus: "\"A 40% box office split, with a 12% agency distribution fee! \""
"Mr. Jiang, are you joking? As far as I know, this film's profit-sharing ratio in your country's mainland is less than 40%, yet you're asking for this much?" Disney's negotiation representative, so angry he almost slammed the table.
Translation: "\"Mr. Jiang, are you joking? As far as I know, the profit-sharing ratio for this film in your country's mainland is nowhere near 40%, yet you're asking for this much? \" The Disney negotiating representative, fuming, almost slammed the table."
"Mr. Jiang, are you joking? As far as I know, this film's profit-sharing ratio in your country's mainland is less than 40%, yet you're asking for this much?" Disney's negotiation representative, so angry he almost slammed the table.
Thus: "\"Mr. Jiang, are you joking? As far as I know, the profit-sharing ratio for this film in your country's mainland is nowhere near 40%, yet you're asking for this much? \" The Disney negotiating representative, fuming, almost slammed the table."
Jiang Heng was not impatient; he smiled and said, "Actually, to be honest, The Matrix has not fully realized its box office potential in the mainland. The audience there lacks much sci-fi concept and computer knowledge. But in North America and Europe, it's different—they have been influenced by many classic sci-fi blockbusters and can better understand and accept this film. Believe me, once released, it will definitely be a stunning box office performance."
Translation: "Jiang Heng, however, was not impatient, smiled and said, \"Actually, to be frank, The Matrix has not fully realized its box office potential in the mainland. Because the audience there lacks much sci-fi concept and doesn't know much about computers. But in North America and Europe, it's different—they have been heavily influenced by classic sci-fi blockbusters and can better understand and accept this film. Believe me, once released it will definitely be a stunning box office performance. \""
Jiang Heng was not impatient; he smiled and said, "Actually, to be honest, The Matrix has not fully realized its box office potential in the mainland. The audience there lacks much sci-fi concept and computer knowledge. But in North America and Europe, it's different—they have been influenced by many classic sci-fi blockbusters and can better understand and accept this film. Believe me, once released, it will definitely be a stunning box office performance."
Thus: "Jiang Heng, however, was not impatient, smiled and said, \"Actually, to be frank, The Matrix has not fully realized its box office potential in the mainland. Because the audience there lacks much sci-fi concept and doesn't know much about computers. But in Beimei and Europe, it's different—they have been heavily influenced by classic sci-fi blockbusters and can better understand and accept this film. Believe me, once released it will definitely be a stunning box office performance. \""
Disney's representative remained silent; they certainly knew this, even more than Jiang Heng did, but they simply did not want to give Chinese people profit-sharing treatment.
Translation: "The Disney representative remained silent, knowing all this and even more than Jiang Heng, but simply unwilling to give Chinese people the same profit-sharing treatment."
Disney's representative remained silent; they certainly knew this, even more than Jiang Heng did, but they simply did not want to give Chinese people profit-sharing treatment.
Thus: "The Disney representative remained silent, knowing all this and even more than Jiang Heng, but simply unwilling to give Chinese people the same profit-sharing treatment."
"Mr. Jiang, you should know that profit-sharing box office is a complicated matter—not only is box office statistics troublesome, but subsequent profit-sharing income statistics and tax filing are equally cumbersome. A one-time buyout would completely avoid these risks!"
Translation: "\"Mr. Jiang, you should know that profit-sharing is a hassle—not just box office statistics, but also subsequent profit-sharing income accounting and tax filing are extremely troublesome. A one-time buyout would completely avoid these risks! \"" We need to keep Jiang Mr.
Thus: "\"Mr. Jiang, you should know that profit-sharing is a hassle—not just box office statistics, but also subsequent profit-sharing income accounting and tax filing are extremely troublesome. A one-time buyout would completely avoid these risks! \""
Jiang Heng laughed and said, "I'm not in a rush to shoot a new film; what's the trouble? It's just hiring more lawyers and accountants; no matter how complicated the accounts, they will be settled. You say, is that right?"
Translation: "Jiang Heng laughed heartily and said, \"I'm not in a rush to shoot a new film anyway—what's the hassle? At most it's just hiring more lawyers and accountants; no matter how complicated the accounts, they'll be sorted out. You say, is that right? \""
We need to keep Jiang Heng.
Thus: "Jiang Heng laughed heartily and said, \"I'm not in a rush to shoot a new film anyway—what's the hassle? At most it's just hiring more lawyers and accountants; no matter how complicated the accounts, they'll be sorted out. You say, is that right? \""
Disney's representative heard this, and his face instantly turned grim.
Translation: "Upon hearing this, the Disney representative's face instantly darkened."
Thus: "Upon hearing this, the Disney representative's face instantly darkened."
"Mr. Jiang, I will make the company's final offer: twenty million USD, which is basically the same price as Cheng Long's films. At the current exchange rate, that's 156 million HKD. Are you really not considering it?"
Translation: "\"Mr. Jiang, I will make the company's final offer: twenty million USD, which is basically the same price as Cheng Long's films. At the current exchange rate, that's 156 million HKD—really, won't you reconsider? \""
"Mr. Jiang, I will make the company's final offer: twenty million USD, which is basically the same price as Cheng Long's films. At the current exchange rate, that's 156 million HKD. Are you really not considering it?"
Thus: "\"Mr. Jiang, I will make the company's final offer: twenty million USD, which is basically the same price as Cheng Long's films. At the current exchange rate, that's 156 million HKD—really, won't you reconsider? \""
Jiang Heng also sank his face, saying, "Then I will also express my stance one last time: a 40% box office split, and if no Hollywood company is willing to cooperate, I would rather not release in North America at all!"
Jiang Heng also sank his face, saying, "Then I will also express my stance one last time: a 40% box office split, and if no Hollywood company is willing to cooperate, I would rather not release in North America at all!"
Thus: "Jiang Heng also sank his face, saying, \"Then I will also express my stance one last time: a 40% box office split, and if no Haolaiwu company is willing to cooperate, I would rather not release in Beimei at all! \""
"Okay, I will report your stance upward."
Translation: "\"Alright, I will report your stance upward! \""
"Okay, I will report your stance upward."
Translation: "The Disney representative hurriedly left, and then a representative from Columbia Company came, but after a heated exchange of words, they agreed to Jiang Heng's terms."
Disney's representative left in a hurry, and then Columbia Company came; after a heated exchange, they agreed to Jiang Heng's terms.
Thus: "The Disney representative hurriedly left, and then a representative from Columbia Company came, but after a heated exchange of words, they agreed to Jiang Heng's terms."
"Happy cooperation!"
Translation: "\"Happy cooperation! \""
"Happy cooperation!"
Translation: "\"Happy cooperation! \""
At that moment, the phone rang again—it was Disney's representative calling, indicating the company was willing to accept Jiang Heng's terms.
Translation: "Just then the phone rang again—it was the Disney representative calling, indicating the company was willing to accept Jiang Heng's terms."
At that moment, the phone rang again—it was Disney's representative calling, indicating the company was willing to accept Jiang Heng's terms.
Thus: "Just then the phone rang again—it was the Disney representative calling, indicating the company was willing to accept Jiang Heng's terms."
"Sorry, I have already reached a cooperation with Columbia Company!"
Translation: "\"Sorry, I've already reached a cooperation with Columbia Company on my end! \""
"Sorry, I have already reached a cooperation with Columbia Company!"
Thus: "\"Sorry, I've already reached a cooperation with Columbia Company on my end! \""
"Uh, okay then!"
Translation: "\"Um, then okay! \""
Shortly after hanging up with Disney's representative, Xierfu from Huasan Company called: "Jiang Heng, twenty million USD for all North American and European rights to The Matrix, plus subsequent script development rights—consider this, it's already our maximum sincerity!"
Translation: "Not long after hanging up with the Disney company representative, Xierfu from Huasan Company called: \"Jiang Heng, twenty million USD for all North American and European rights to The Matrix, plus subsequent script development rights—please consider, this is already our utmost sincerity! \""
Shortly after hanging up with Disney's representative, Xierfu from Huasan Company called: "Jiang Heng, twenty million USD for all North American and European rights to The Matrix, plus subsequent script development rights—consider this, it's already our maximum sincerity!"
Thus: "Not long after hanging up with the Disney company representative, Xierfu from Huasan Company called: \"Jiang Heng, twenty million USD for all North American and European rights to The Matrix, plus subsequent script development rights—please consider, this is already our utmost sincerity! \""
Jiang Heng was delighted; this was the umpteenth version of the negotiation content, and Huasan's efficiency was too low!
Translation: "Jiang Heng burst out laughing—this is the same negotiation content as before, and Huasan's efficiency is way too low!"
Jiang Heng was delighted; this was the umpteenth version of the negotiation content, and Huasan's efficiency was too low!
Thus: "Jiang Heng burst out laughing—this is the same negotiation content as before, and Huasan's efficiency is way too low!"
"Sorry, Mr. Xierfu, I also want to cooperate with Huasan, but Columbia offered better terms and agreed to profit sharing. So let's have another chance to cooperate later—just like this!"
Translation: "\"Sorry, Mr. Xierfu, I'd also like to cooperate with Huasan, but Columbia offered better terms and agreed to profit sharing. So let's have a chance to cooperate again later, okay? \"\"
"Sorry, Mr. Xierfu, I also want to cooperate with Huasan, but Columbia offered better terms and agreed to profit sharing. So let's have another chance to cooperate later—just like this!"
Thus: "\"Sorry, Mr. Xierfu, I'd also like to cooperate with Huasan, but Columbia offered better terms and agreed to profit sharing. So let's have a chance to cooperate again later, okay? \"\"
Before Jiang Heng could hang up, he heard a curse from the other end and the sound of the phone being slammed onto the ground.
Translation: "Before Jiang Heng could hang up, he heard a curse and the sound of the phone being slammed to the ground."
We need to keep Jiang Heng.
Thus: "Before Jiang Heng could hang up, he heard a curse and the sound of the phone being slammed to the ground."
Please recommend, please collect!
Translation: "Please recommend, please collect!"
We need to keep as is.
Thus: "Please recommend, please collect!"
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