Chapter 441： "Resident Evil" series (2)

Paul Anderson is very pleased with the support of Lehman's point of view.

Leaving aside the constraints of the game, it was a relatively unconfident step for him.

He is a little afraid of whether "Resident Evil" can still make money after losing the game's ashes-level fan market.

But on second thought, his movies can't always refer to games.

If the version of the game is not updated or popular, wouldn't the movie series of "Resident Evil" have to stay put?

Especially after seeing that an original script like "New York Row" can be successful, Paul Anderson is more determined to tear down and rebuild the follow-up shooting plan of the movie.

The two communicated, and Paul Anderson's attitude towards Lehmann became better and better, but he didn't say anything about cooperation.

Lehman didn't know what Paul was thinking, he thought he was too embarrassed to ask for investment.

So he hinted: "How much budget do you think this film needs to use. Is there enough money?"

"The budget won't be very large, and the actor's salary will be very low. It is conservatively estimated that it is less than 50 million, which should be enough." Paul Anderson said carelessly.

Well, he opened his own studio, and he will also participate in the investment in the "Resident Evil" series, and his fiancee's salary is the box office plus the base, the box office share is the big one, and the basic salary is not very much. The cost of filming is compressed, and as for other actors who take part in the show, they get even lower.

You must know that "Resident Evil" is an absolute heroine, otherwise it would not have been taken by Paul and adapted into a work to support his girlfriend. Perhaps, in these 50 million miles, the actor's salary is less than 10 million yuan, and they only spend money on special effects and scenery.

Moreover, they are very good at controlling budget costs, and many times they can get movie policy subsidies in the UK, Germany, and France. Those capitalists still have some strength.

"Then if you say, I want to invest, are you willing?" Lehmann said suddenly.

"what?"

Paul Anderson is a little confused.

He hadn't even thought about the Laleman investment or anything.

With his connections, there are too many ways to get funding for filming. In order to maximize profits, he even found three film companies to produce together.

The fear is that someone will divide power.

After all, if the funds are all controlled by one family, he, as a producer, would not have a great say.

He also accounted for less than 20% of the copyright of the "Resident Evil" series. It is under the checks and balances of various parties that he has the status of the number one project today. Even so, he often compromised and was less assertive.

However, he may have been born to eat this bowl of rice.

To have such an operation is far better than many new filmmakers.

Don't you see, before Cameron made his fortune, even how the film was shot and edited, it was not based on the owner's face, and he often needed to be angry and threatened to achieve his own goals reluctantly.

And like Wen Ziren and Lehman, they can only get on the right track quickly when they meet a very good film predecessor to lead the way.

Otherwise, it is estimated that like Cameron, he would have to get through it step by step.

Of course, Cameron got over it quickly, and after "True Lies", his status as a tyrant has basically been determined.

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Lehman said this, making Paul Anderson very embarrassed.

Although he admired Lehman very much, he was not very willing to have outsiders intervene.

First of all, he tried his best to maintain the current situation. Under the checks and balances of the three companies, they all gave him face as a middleman, and he really proved with his achievements that he could make money by following him. Everyone believed him.

Secondly, he is not comparable to Lyman's qualifications.

Even though he is eleven or twelve years older, in the film industry, works are king.

Lehmann has successfully operated many projects, and also won the French annual box office champion, and there are several more than 100 million works.

And what about him? There are far more times as a screenwriter than as a director, and the filming experience is not as good.

He is very worried that his project will be interfered by Lehmann, and it will never be possible to hang on his head again. After all, those capitalists all want to make money, and whoever gives more profit will listen to whoever doesn't. In case, the third part is a big hit, who will be credited with this title?

The box office of the first and second films was not high, but the third film had a substantial increase in the box office. Anyone would say that Lehmann joined the credit... If that is the case, then there is his fart, and it is estimated that he has to be honest. If you lie down and make money, you won't be given the chance to stand up.

Also, now Lehman is very satisfied with the script outline and respects his script concept, but if he wants to revise it according to his wishes because of a certain link, should he compromise or not?

No, I can't agree.

Paul Anderson was about to refuse, but he heard Lehman say again: "I recently conceived a TV series as a spin-off series of "Travel to New York". I wonder if there is a possibility of cooperation?"

Hehe, temptation, naked temptation, belongs to the exchange of interests. No, I can't compromise.

Paul Anderson was shocked, but he was worried.

In case, he used these words to discuss cooperation with Konstantin and other producers, it is estimated that they are very willing - who does not know that Lehmann's company is very profitable, and the profits of the projects are not low.

A recent TV series "Prison Break".

The input cost is less than 35 million, and in the end, the cost will be recovered just by selling the broadcasting rights. If you add the share of advertising costs, the profit should not be less than 30 million.

And the follow-up market. After the TV series is drawn, the broadcast rights of the second and third rounds are sold again, and the CD-ROM can also be sold for a long time. It is estimated that the return on investment of a TV series is close to 200%.

This kind of thing is easy to estimateFriends" The return on investment ratio of nearly ten films is more talked about in the TV circle. And the new drama "Prison Break" has a rating of 5. Firefly Pictures has this kind of audience appeal when it first entered the TV circle. It is also regarded as the goal of struggle and pursuit by many production companies that specialize in making TV dramas to survive...

He can't guarantee that other people will not be tempted - well, he is tempted himself. The two "Resident Evil" movies have brought him less than 30 million in revenue, which is considered a huge risk.

If that's the case, why don't you hug your thighs?

His sense of Lyman is good so far, but he still has to find a way to protect his rights.

Paul Anderson hesitated for a while, and said as much as possible: "I am very happy to be involved in your company and let everyone make money together, but I have to persuade other producers on this matter alone. Also, if If I'm in charge of pulling the bridge, what are your thoughts? Filming?"

"Of course I support you. How you did it originally will continue to be done in future projects."

This remark exceeded Paul's expectations again.

How could he be so quick!

Strange, strange...

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