Hollywood Road

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"Director Stanton," Jones Butler opened the notebook, holding a pen in his right hand, "Miramax Pictures and I are very interested in your "Fruit Candies" and intend to market it to the theaters."

Hearing this, Murphy inevitably flashed a glimmer of joy. After working hard for so long, he finally saw the light.

He was just rightly surprised, "Thank you! It's my honor."

Murphy’s attitude is in line with Jones-Butler’s expectations. She added, “I attach great importance to this collaboration with Stanton Studio, but we have to discuss the specific methods.”

Bill Rossis interjected, "We have plenty of time to talk."

He also hopes that this cooperation can be achieved.

"How?" Murphy could roughly guess the meaning of the other party's words, but still asked with doubts, "Didn't Miramax become the publisher of "Hard Candies"?"

Although he knew it was unrealistic, he still had some illusions in his heart. Miramax just became the distributor of the film and then signed a distribution contract with Stanton Studios, so that in the future, whether it is box office or other copyright income, Stanton The studio can get a share.

Even Murphy suppresses more ideas in the deepest part of his heart.

"Miramax will of course release "Fruit Candies"." Jones-Butler's right hand with a pen lightly jogs, fully grasping the initiative, "The premise is that we own all the copyrights of this film."

Murphy frowned slightly, "You want to buy out the movie?"

Bill Rossis gave Murphy a surprised look. Isn't this the most normal situation?

"Can we cooperate in other ways?" Murphy said tentatively.

Jones Butler made a sign of please, "You can bring it up, as long as it is reasonable and beneficial to both of us, we can consider it."

This can be described as grand-sounding, it seems that she is very considerate of Murphy and Stanton's studio.

Although knowing that those ideas are unrealistic, how can Murphy give up if he doesn't try it out, in case the other party's head gets flooded and agrees?

Even if he didn't agree, he didn't have any loss.

He considered for a while, then slowly said, "Stanton Studio signed a distribution contract with Miramax..."

Murphy was still considering the next wording, Jones Butler took his words, "Then, like Hollywood's mainstream commercial film distribution, Miramax takes a percentage from the box office and copyright revenue as distribution costs?"

Before Murphy could react, Bill Rossis looked at him with a little surprise. How could this be possible?

There was silence for half a second, and Murphy nodded slightly.

"This is impossible." Jones Butler shook his head without hesitation, "Buying out copyright is a prerequisite for our cooperation."

She said categorically, obviously there is no room for concession.

Murphy has not given up his heart, he is in an absolute weak position in the negotiation, yes, he still has to fight for his best interests.

"You can also cooperate in the form of buyout." Murphy continued to talk about his unreliable ideas. "But Miramax needs to sign an agreement with Stanton Studio. We both negotiate an appropriate number. If " The North American box office of "Fruit Hard Candy" exceeds this number. As a director, I have the right to enjoy the box office share."

"We can pay you the box office share." Jones-Butler seemed really stupid, but the next words showed that she was sober enough, "The number set by the directors' union."

According to the agreement signed between the Directors’ Guild and the Producers’ Union, which represents major Hollywood companies, directors who are members of the trade union can get the box office and video tape share of the directed film. This is a clearly stipulated game rule.

The proportion of agreements is of course very low.

"I am not a member of the Actors Guild."

Hearing this, Jones Butler shrugged, "We can only say sorry."

Murphy frowned.

Jones Butler looked at him and shook his head in his heart. The young director's ideas were too naive.

She decided to break the other party’s fantasy, "Director Stanton, no distribution company will accept the plan you mentioned. I want to remind you that "Fruit Candies" is a niche independent film, not an investment of tens of millions. Mainstream commercial production of U.S. dollars."

Of course, these Murphy are all clear. He said those words more to see if he can take advantage of the loopholes. If the other party's head is washed away by the flood, he will definitely make more profits.

It now appears that Jones-Butler's head has not gotten water at all if he can sit on the opposite side and lead the negotiation.

"The cost of your film will not exceed 300,000 US dollars at most." Jones-Butler did not stop, but seized the advantage to continue pursuing. "Miramax pushes into the theater market. We don't talk about other things. It must be done before release A certain amount of publicity, as well as printed copies, just these expenses will exceed 300,000 US dollars! What do you use to ensure that Miramax can recover the investment? Do you have a complete plan? Why should we trust your plan? You have had success in the past Case?"

She looked at Murphy and said word by word, "If all the advertising costs are borne by the Stanton Studio, we can agree that you participate in the box office and other revenue sharing, or you can sign a distribution contract with the Stanton Studio."

A director without any qualifications wants to use such a small-cost film to sign a sharing agreement or a distribution contract for a mainstream commercial film. Does he treat Miramax as a charity? Or do you think they have problems with their heads?

After listening to these words, Murphy sighed. Jones-Butler is not an idiot and has not made a brain-dead decision. His unrealistic thoughts should end here.

Luckily that thread was broken, and he also decided to return to a more practical route.

As for all the publicity costs borne by Stanton Studio, Murphy has no problem with his head, and it is impossible to accept it anyway.

"It doesn't make any sense to continue like this." Jones Butler put pressure on it in a timely manner, "Our negotiations can be over."

It doesn't feel good to be regarded as a fool. She looks like such an idiot?

"Hey, Jones," Bill Rossis hurried out to make a round, "Murphy just put forward some ideas of his own. If you have different opinions, we can talk slowly."

Jones-Butler does not really want to terminate the negotiations, and once again emphasized, "Miramax's buying out the copyright of "Fruit Hard Candies" is the prerequisite for our negotiations!"

She looked at Murphy, and she couldn't help feeling that this young director knew nothing about it, "If you don't agree, there is no need to talk about other things."

It is true that it is optimistic that "Fruit Hard Candy" has a certain market prospect, but she is far from chasing such an independent niche film, and this kind of film has no such value.