There was an old saying, "When God closes a door, he will open a window for us." When Yang Yi was still thinking about how to deal with Tang Kaitai, Lu Benjie came to him again to tell him a piece of good news.
But it was not good news from Xiangnan. This was a few days ago.
In the afternoon, at the temporary bank set, Lu Benjie happily told Yang Yi, who was sitting on a chair and waiting for his scene to start, "Boss, your Prison Break has caught the attention of Woolf TV Station in America. They want to talk to you about the transfer of the copyright."
Woolf TV Station? This was a large online TV media company. It was similar to HBO in Feng Yu's previous life. Their parent company was more powerful. It was one of the top 8 film production companies, Time Corporation. Among the imported American dramas, many of them were copyrighted by Woolf.
But Woolf did not have a branch in China. So, why would they want it?
Yang Yi asked. "How did they know about my book? Don't tell me Global Pictures CEO Xu is so kind to recommend it to them? "
Of course, that was impossible!
Lu Benjie laughed and told Yang Yi that Woolf TV Station took the initiative to invite translators to translate the first season of . Then, they sent emails to all the major film production companies and presented the work to them.
Woolf TV Station was the first to take the bait.
Translation? Yang Yi realized that he had forgotten about this.
For some of his works, he could translate them overseas himself! Yang Yi's English proficiency was at the same level as a native speaker. A novel like "Prison Break" was originally a novel that he had translated and organized himself. It could be completely translated into English and sold overseas!
Of course, the most important thing was still the film rights. He could let more film production companies see it. He did not need to dawdle with Global Pictures! Lu Benjie had given him a good idea.
Putting this aside for now, Yang Yi was more interested in Woolf TV Station's intentions.
Would they be like Global Pictures CEO Xu Zhongwei and treat him like a fool?
In fact, it was true at first. After all, it was a place where capital reigned supreme. Woolf's first email was to lower the price and take advantage of the fact that the Chinese did not understand the American television market to get the copyright of Prison Break at a cheap price.
The negotiation team organized by Sahara Publishing for Yang Yi was not to be trifled with. When Woolf's people contacted them, the professional and rigorous negotiation team immediately made them stop underestimating Yang Yi. In addition, Sahara Publishing also raised the flag and told them that a pack of wolves were waiting for them, including a big company like Global Pictures, and that Woolf was not the only wolf eyeing the TV copyright of "Prison Break".
Woolf's men finally changed their attitude and started to discuss the price of the copyright with Sahara.
"Yes, in terms of negotiation, you are more professional than me. I trust you." Yang Yi nodded and said to Lu Benjie, "But, I hope that before the results of the negotiations are out, Woolf's side will first show their sincerity. I'm not talking about money, but I want a shooting plan, who is the director, estimated investment, etc. This needs to be written in the contract. I don't want my work to be ruined by some rookie director! "
Lu Benjie jotted down the details in his notebook and nodded.
After the discussion, Lu Benjie packed his things and prepared to leave.
"Old Lu, do you have any plans later?" Yang Yi asked with a smile.
"Ah? Nothing much. I'm planning to return to the publishing company. Boss, do you have any orders? "Lu Benjie was stunned for a moment and shook his head.
"If you don't, then stay. In a while, everyone will celebrate my daughter's birthday. You can join in the fun too." Yang Yi said with a smile.
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Today was July 13th. It was Xi Xi's birthday again. The little girl was the same as Murphy, celebrating a new birthday. (Note 1)
Yang Yi didn't plan to make a big fuss today. Just like last year, he and Murphy would throw a small party for the little girl at home, and then the whole family would warmly congratulate Xi Xi. That would be enough.
But Guo Ziyi was very considerate. He remembered Xi Xi's birthday from his previous conversations with Yang Yi, and even told the whole crew that the little girl was celebrating her birthday on that day!
After a few days of interaction, whether it was Du Yuanlei, Geng Sha, or the rest of the crew, they all liked Xi Xi, who was smart and good at chatting!
Just like the makeup artist Xiao Ran, when he was doing Guo Ziyi's aged makeup, Xi Xi ran over excitedly to observe. As she watched, she asked Xiao Ran some strange questions with admiration. Not only did Xiao Ran not feel annoyed, as a senior makeup artist, he actually found a long-lost sense of accomplishment with Xi Xi. The little girl's big curious eyes made Xiao Ran feel that every stroke of her eyebrows was as great as the Genesis! If it weren't for Xi Xi being too young, he would have taught her everything!
There was also the veteran actor who played the role of a veterinarian, Professor Xiang Jianglei. The old man especially doted on this little girl. After he finished filming his scenes, he stayed and volunteered to be Xi Xi's acting teacher, guiding Xi Xi's later performances. Under his guidance, Xi Xi's acting became better and better, and his fluffy white hair became thinner and thinner as Xi Xi played with it.
After the news of Xi Xi's birthday spread, the whole crew unanimously decided to give Xi Xi a big surprise — everyone would celebrate her birthday together!
This plan was decided two days ago, and it had been carried out secretly. Even Yang Yi and Murphy participated in keeping it a secret, so Xi Xi didn't know at all.
However, there was a problem. Xi Xi didn't come today, because the scene was a bank robbery scene, and the little girl didn't have a part in it. This was the shooting plan that had been made before. The rented venue couldn't be delayed, so the shooting could only be carried out according to the plan.
Of course, the problem was easy to solve.
Murphy took Xi Xi and sat in the car driven by Lanzhou Kai's bodyguard, along with Miss Lan Xin, who came to join in the fun. In the afternoon, when the sun was not so hot, they came to the set to visit Yang Yi, who was filming.
This excuse was good, and it completely fooled Xi Xi, who didn't have any doubts.
Then, the little girl came.
"Uncle Li, I came with Mom to see my PaPa. My PaPa is shooting a movie inside. It's not Uncle Geng. Yang Yi is my real PaPa! And this is my good friend, Xin Er. She also came to see my PaPa. Can you, can you let us in? Please, don't refuse to let Xin Er in, okay? "
Xi Xi's clear and pleasant voice came from afar.
After a few days of getting along, Xi Xi had become familiar with everyone in the crew, including the security guard who maintained the order on the set and prevented outsiders from sneaking in.
Murphy also intended to train Xi Xi's ability to organize her words, so that she could greet the security guard, Uncle Li.
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