In a cafe in Beijing, Mo Yina was discussing with a middle-aged man about Xiao Yunhai's role in Battle of Red Cliff.
This was the first negotiation since Mo Yina became Xiao Yunhai's manager, so Mo Yina attached great importance to it.
"Mr. Yin, can you fully represent the investors of 'Battle of Red Cliff'?"
Mo Yina took a sip of coffee and asked with a smile.
Yin Zhihang nodded and said, "Of course. Miss Mo, Director Wu and Mr. Xiao have reached a consensus in private to act in Battle of Red Cliff. The only thing left was the salary. How much do you think is suitable?
Mo Yina's eyes flashed with a trace of slyness as she asked, "How much did your investors prepare for us? You have to know that this isn't an ordinary Heavenly King or Queen. She's a real international superstar from Hua Xia. "
Yin Zhihang smiled and said, "Of course, we know about Mr. Xiao's influence. Battle of Red Cliff is divided into two parts. We can pay him 100 million yuan. What do you think? "
Mo Yina immediately shook her head and said, "Definitely not. This is the first time Yunhai has accepted an outside movie since he became famous. 50 million yuan for a movie is obviously not suitable for his status. "
Yin Zhihang said, "Although Battle of Red Cliff is divided into two parts, Mr. Xiao doesn't have a lot of screen time. The total screen time is only the screen time of a normal movie. 100 million yuan is already the highest in Hua Xia. "
Mo Yina smiled and said, "No matter what, these are two movies. No artist in Hua Xia will be paid based on screen time. Mr. Yin, I'll give you a final price. 160 million yuan. "
Yin Zhihang's expression changed and he quickly said, "That's impossible. Our crew can't afford a salary of 160 million yuan. "
Mo Yina said, "But my Yunhai can definitely afford it. Let's put it this way. With him, the box office in Europe and America is basically guaranteed. Also, his status as a shareholder of the major theaters in North America can solve many problems for you. Whether it's publicity or screening, it'll be a huge advantage. "
Yin Zhihang frowned and said, "Miss Mo, we are well aware of Mr. Xiao's influence in Hollywood, but 160 million yuan is too high. It will affect our filming."
Mo Yina thought for a while and said, "Then let me give you another idea. Since Yunhai was willing to act in "Battle of Red Cliff", it meant that he valued this movie very much. We can use the money to exchange for a share of the movie's box office. "
Yin Zhihang's eyes lit up as he asked, "How much?"
Mo Yina said, "According to the investment share. 160 million yuan accounts for about 10% of the total investment, so we'll take 10%. What do you think? "
Yin Zhihang looked at Mo Yina and revealed a strange expression. He smiled and said, "Miss Mo, I'm afraid this is the reason why you said so much."
Mo Yina said without hesitation, "This is the best result for us. If it's not suitable, then give us 160 million. "
Yin Zhihang said, "I need to make a call to ask for instructions. Please wait a moment."
Mo Yina smiled and said, "As you wish."
After that, she picked up the coffee and took a sip.
Ten minutes later, Yin Zhihang sat back down and said firmly, "120 million yuan or 6% of the box office. This is our bottom line."
Mo Yina smiled and said, "Mr. Yin, don't you think 6% of the box office is too low?"
Indeed, even if "Battle of Red Cliff" could sell well in the world, it would be very good to earn 4 billion yuan. According to 6%, Xiao Yunhai would get 240 million Hua Xia dollars at most. This was no doubt disproportionate to the risk he was taking.
Yin Zhihang shook his head and said, "6% is already not low."
Mo Yina said, "6%, we will definitely not agree to it. 8% is our final offer. If it's successful, then forget it. "
Xiao Yunhai gave her a bottom line of 5%, so Mo Yina could make the decision.
After a round of argument, the two finally ended the negotiation with a middle value of 7% of the box office profits.
Before Mo Yina left, she shook hands with Yin Zhihang and smiled. "I wish us a happy cooperation."
Yin Zhihang said, "Happy cooperation."
After walking out of the cafe, Mo Yina told Xiao Yunhai about the agreement.
Xiao Yunhai praised Mo Yina fiercely.
After that, Xiao Yunhai started to prepare his own crew. In just one day, he settled the various departments of the crew.
The assistant director chose Ruda, who had graduated from the Yenching Film Institute's directing department.
Ruda was quite capable and had a good conversation. Xiao Yunhai talked to him for less than half an hour and decided to use him.
Xiao Yunhai handed the two scripts to Ruda and asked him to look through them. Then, he went to Chongqing to look for the location. It would be best if he could settle all the exterior scenes for the two movies.
Ruda was surprised to hear Xiao Yunhai's words.
After he graduated, he had been an assistant director in the circle for more than ten years. He had followed countless directors, but he had never seen someone like Xiao Yunhai, who left everything to others. He even needed an assistant director to bring people to look for outdoor scenes. He really trusted himself enough.
In the arts circle, there was no artist who didn't want to be a star, and there was no assistant director who didn't want to be a real director.
Xiao Yunhai was famous for promoting assistant directors. Any assistant director who had worked with him before, as long as he liked them, would immediately have the opportunity to direct a movie.
Take his classmate Zhao Zhen for example. He had only worked with him for two movies, but after he was noticed, he quickly became an outstanding young director in the country.
Even a young man in his twenties who had just graduated had a chance, let alone an experienced filmmaker like Ruda.
Therefore, Ruda listened to Xiao Yunhai's instructions very carefully. He even took out a notebook to record it. He didn't feel embarrassed because he was Xiao Yunhai's senior at all, which made Xiao Yunhai very satisfied.
Three days later, Ruda went to Chongqing with more than ten crew members.
After the crew was settled, the next step was to choose the actors for the movie.
According to the list given to him by Wu Zixu, Wang Guoan, and the others, Xiao Yunhai spent two days looking through all their works. He chose the actors who he felt were the closest to the role. Then, he asked Mo Yina to call them.
Lu Yi was 42 years old this year. He was from Hebei and looked a little old. He used to act in skits and plays on the stage.
Later, when the market was not good, he entered the film industry in 1994. With his extraordinary skills on the stage, Lu Yi quickly became famous and became a contract actor of a second-rate film company.
Unfortunately, he wasn't young and his appearance wasn't good. Although his acting skills were solid, he didn't have much fame. He could barely be considered a second-rate actor. After all, there were at least 800 second-rate actors in Hua Xia. Now that foreign entertainment companies had entered Hua Xia, there were even more.
Fortunately, this guy didn't have much ambition. He just wanted to make some money from acting to support his two children's education.
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