If you can't do it, then I'll ask my assistant to arrange a return flight for you?
A flight?
Even if his legs were broken, Ignatius would not leave Monster Industries empty-handed.
The distribution rights of Drifting City: Rise …
Ignatius begged Ye Qing to give him two minutes to think about it. Ye Qing made a "go ahead" gesture.
The Drifting City trilogy was Ignatius' most painstaking effort.
He was counting on this series to bring him more fame and wealth.
The first part of Drifting City had brought him a lot of wealth, but the second part's huge investment had drained his liquid funds. Fortunately, if nothing unexpected happened, the second part's box office would bring him even more wealth.
Wealth was coming, but fame was still a step away from Hollywood's top tier. Perhaps when the last part of the trilogy was a success, Ignatius would have a chance to reach the top.
Since the beginning of the year, Hua Xia's box office had been aiming for the number one box office in the world for the year.
Naturally, Hua Xia's distribution had to be treated with great caution.
Hua Xia's exclusive distributor was Glory Film and Television. If they were to revoke the distribution rights of this movie when their publicity work was nearing its end …
What would happen then …
There was no doubt that Ignatius would lose money until he went bankrupt.
Glory Film and Television was the first party, and Ignatius was the second party. The contract stipulated that unless the cooperation was terminated due to irresistible reasons, the second party would have to pay three times the publicity fee if it terminated the cooperation for any reason.
The publicity fee was 200 million RMB.
Of course, Ignatius could not afford a compensation of close to 100 million USD.
Even if he could afford it, it was extremely rare in the global film and television industry for someone else to pick the fruit that was about to ripen. Damaging his reputation was a small matter, but a lawsuit from Glory Film and Television to Hollywood was a big matter.
Just as Ignatius was fighting with himself, Ye Qing shook his head. "Mr. Ignatius, the two minutes to consider is up."
"Now is the time for you to make a choice."
Ignatius hurriedly came back to his senses and said carefully, "Mr. Ye, Mr. Ye, you know that even if I agree to this request, I still need the permission of the other two investors of this movie. This movie does not belong to me alone."
Ye Qing chuckled. "That's your problem."
"You care so much about the movie 'Drifting City: Rise'. Is it because of its huge potential?"
Ignatius had preconceived of Ye Qing as a fan of his work. Otherwise, there was no other explanation for why he had to obtain the distribution rights of this movie at such a time.
"Like you, I also think highly of its potential." Ignatius was happy to be recognized, but he was also a little troubled. "I think if I insist on doing that, my investors should be able to approve of it. However, I can't pay the compensation fee for breach of contract for the time being."
"Mr. Ignatius, you're wrong."
Ye Qing shrugged. "I'm not optimistic about the potential of this movie. In fact, I haven't even seen your last movie. I just don't like Glory Film and Television."
"I'm here to simply ask you to terminate your cooperation with Glory Film and Television."
"You can pay for the breach of contract, but not now, and not in accordance with the requirements of the contract."
Ye Qing sat down and patted Ignatius on the shoulder. He smiled and said, "I don't think you'll be willing to pay them three times the marketing fee so easily."
Ignatius's expression suddenly became sluggish.
This young CEO hadn't even seen his last movie …
This really hurt Ignatius's self-esteem.
Ignatius was in a daze for a full ten seconds before he answered Ye Qing's question.
Of course, he couldn't bear to. He even thought that it would be great if he didn't have to pay the breach of contract.
However, this was simply impossible. The contract signed by both parties was right there. As long as the legal department of Glory Film and Television took action, Ignatius would have to pay even if he didn't want to.
"Of course, we have to fight a lawsuit."
Ye Qing's tone had a hint of encouragement. "Do you know that the few big companies in Hua Xia's film and television industry are now fighting with Monster Industries? Glory Film and Television are bearing the brunt of it."
"It's true that the contract can't be changed, but isn't this 200 million yuan marketing fee overstated?"
"A hundred percent." Ignatius's expression said, "That goes without saying."
The world's film and television industry was similar. If half of the 200 million yuan marketing fee was actually used, it would be considered a conscientious operation.
The other half that was lost would of course fall into the pockets of the distributor.
This was a basic operation in the film and television industry. It was true that the distributor didn't have the marketing fee, but they also had to bear the possibility of losing everything.
This was because the marketing fee was paid by the distributor in advance. When the box office returns, the first thing to do was to make up for the distribution fee. The rest of the box office earnings would be distributed according to the contract.
If the distributor blindly picked a flop and spent a huge amount of marketing fee, they could only swallow the bitter fruit.
Ye Qing revealed a look of understanding. "If it's overstated, it means that the distributor deliberately misreported the marketing fee."
"They're suing over compensation. Of course, you have to apply for an investigation. If you don't investigate the real marketing fee, how can you compensate?"
Ye Qing continued to teach him. "This is why I invited you here. Take away the distribution rights of Glory Film and Television and make them fall into an international commercial dispute with you."
"I've investigated Glory Film and Television. They don't have much liquid capital left in their accounts. Without the box office earnings of this movie, they will fall into a situation where their funds are cut off. "
"I want you to drag this dispute for more than half a year. Can you do it?"
"Yes!" Even if Ye Qing didn't say it, Ignatius would drag it out for as long as he could.
"Okay, tell me your answer now."
Ye Qing looked at the receptionist standing next to him. The latter immediately nodded in understanding. Once this guy refused, he would inform the relevant person in charge to cancel Ignatius's schedule and send him back to the United States.
"I-I-I, can I ask one last question?" Ignatius stood up and said anxiously, "Mr. Ye, you must understand that when I decided to change the distribution rights of 'Drift City: Rise' to you."
"Then I entered a gamble of fate."
"I can't predict the box office results of 'Drift City: Rise' on holographic glasses at all, but I know that it will be far less than the current traditional cinema chain that can cover the entire city of Hua Xia."
"Not only that, I will also be involved in a long contract dispute. My status in Hollywood will also be greatly reduced."
"So, Mr. Ye, can I ask, after I've paid all this, will I be able to gain anything other than box office earnings?"
After saying that, Ignatius mustered up his courage and stared straight at Ye Qing.
In this gamble of fate, Ignatius had nothing to play with.
The phone call from the White House was a bargaining chip. Now it was up to the young CEO to decide.
Ye Qing pointed at himself. "You can gain the friendship of Monster Industries."
Ignatius gritted his teeth and roared, "Okay!"
"After the distribution contract is signed, I will immediately send you the original copy of the movie."
For the sake of friendship, Ignatius was willing to give it his all.
His hands behind his back trembled slightly. He knew that once the contract was signed, his reputation in Hollywood and Hua Xia would plummet.
But it was all worth it. As long as he could lie in the arms of Monster Industries, even if he offended everyone in Hollywood, he could still prosper and climb to a higher peak of success.
With the support of Monster Industries and the White House, wouldn't the others only be able to say a few useless words?
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