MTL - Movie Master-Chapter 996 Ascend and look into the distance

Everyone knows the benefits of intellectual property are huge, but why isn't everyone willing to try it? In addition to financial constraints, apart from the scarcity of copyright, the most important reason is the huge project.

Twentieth Century Fox, the youngest of the six major film studios, was established in 1935. In other words, they have all experienced at least 70 years of development and precipitation. Of course, the development of peripheral property rights did not develop at a high speed until the end of the 1980s. Even so, it has experienced nearly 20 years of development. What's more, these large studios have completed their development with the strong support of a large amount of funds. of.

Just imagine the situation of DreamWorks or Lionsgate. On the one hand, they want to expand, but on the other hand, they have to worry about whether the film works in the industry chain will be successful. Once the works fail, the pace of expansion will inevitably be affected. influences. Especially for Lionsgate, the "Hunger Games" series has achieved great success. Although it is facing a severe situation, one "The Expendables 3" failed, one "The Witcher" performed mediocre, and one "The Hunger Games 3 ( 1 and the "I, Frankenstein" fiasco, they were almost overwhelmed.

Therefore, until the end of the history that Lance knew, the powerful structure of the six major Hollywood film studios still could not be broken.

However, Chaos Films has a lethal weapon that DreamWorks and Lionsgate do not have: Lance.

Lance's biggest reliance is his knowledge of the future. He knows which works will succeed and which works will fail miserably. This also means that Chaos Pictures does not have to worry about losses. You need to worry about failure and sprint with all your strength. If there is not enough funds, it does not matter, it is accumulated step by step; if there is not enough copyright library, it does not matter, it is slowly collected one by one.

However, Lance needs to face the biggest problem, time.

His understanding of the future is only up to November 2015, and he may have a rough guess about the future context, but at most until 2016, that's all. In other words, after that, their "protective membrane" is gone, and they must face risk again and face failure again. Furthermore, it is impossible for Lance to **** him all the time until 2015. He must let go one after another in advance, so that Chaos Pictures can gradually develop the ability to avoid risks and deal with crises by himself, otherwise in 2015, he will suddenly let go However, the fiasco of a work may make Chaos Films fall to the bottom. In this way, there is even less time left for Lance.

It is now 2006, and the time left for Lance is less than ten years. If he wants to change the entire Hollywood landscape, he has no time to procrastinate. Lance originally planned to start preparing for the intellectual property department after completing the acquisition of Marvel Pictures in 2007, but the results of "Fury Road" far exceeded Lance's own expectations, which made him make a decisive decision. It was decided to follow the trend and set up a property rights department, and the accumulation will start now, and every second counts.

The blueprint in Lance's vision is not just ten years, but the territory of twenty or even thirty years. Now, it's just the beginning.

James looked at Lance in front of him, and there was light in that shallow smile, but James was not sure whether it was firm or crazy, "We have to start now." Lance's understated words However, it hides a powerful momentum that makes people unable to open their mouths to refute. James was a little dazed, "The videotape rental market and DVD release of 'Fury Road' are only the first small steps, and this is also an area we can explore at present."

Video tape rental and theater release have the same effect. They both sign contracts with video tape rental chain tycoons, stipulating the profit distribution and cooperation period between the two parties, etc. In addition, online on-demand, TV playback, etc. can also be included in this Within a category, you need to negotiate slowly one by one; DVD distribution is more cumbersome, and the production process and distribution channels need to start from scratch, and considering that DVD technology is still developing, the uncertainty will also increase ——In 2008, Warner Bros. announced that it would join the Blu-ray camp, which also became the beginning of a change of dynasty, and it is not far from now.

However, as Lance said, this is a business that can be carried out at this stage for the distribution department of Chaos Films.

"In addition, our copyright library can start from distribution. Now the development of the screenwriting department has entered the track, many of which should be invested and filmed by small independent film companies, and we can take over their distribution business." Once released After the formation of the system, the distribution work is actually not cumbersome and complicated, especially the distribution of independent films. There are routines. The distribution department only needs to put in a little effort to reap a lot of income. This is why Lance first established the distribution department. original intention.

For the distribution department, the biggest difficulty of the work is actually the selection of works - how to have a keen eye, discern the pearls from countless film sources, select the works that can make money, and how to buy the distribution rights at the most appropriate price, In exchange for more benefits. If one can really see the truth, then the speed of primitive accumulation will be astonishing.

In addition, even if these works do not have the potential to develop the surrounding industrial chain, they can also be put into the video tape rental and DVD sales market to generate profits again. In other words, this is all a chain, as long as an excellent work is selected, the follow-up benefits are like snowballing.

"...James?" Lance's shout came from far and near, James woke up from his own thoughts, coughed twice to hide his embarrassment, "What?"

"I said, when you have a meeting with Franklin later, ask him to compile a list of films for me every week, including those on the blacklist and various film festivals." Lance explained again, and now Franklin-Lai Nader has become the full-fledged person in charge of the blacklist. He is developing the blacklist website and hopes to launch it early next year. Production department, distribution department.

"Okay, no problem." James nodded, just when he thought that the distribution department could take a breather, they entered the full-speed development mode again, "...Lance." James hesitated, after all, he only entered Chaos Films He had just turned one year, and he didn't have much contact with Lance, so he was a little uncertain about what to say, but after thinking for a while, he still said, "Can you tell me about the next plan of Chaos Films? I mean, a more specific plan."

James was a little confused, "Look, we are first preparing to produce two works of 'Iron Man' and 'Invincible Hulk', and then we are preparing to set up a property rights department. According to what you just said, the distribution department will also start a full-scale attack next. , to release more independent works..." James paused again, and if these news got out, it is estimated that anyone with a trace of reason would say: crazy. Chaos Films seems to be in a situation where it can't chew more than it can chew. James always has a sense of crisis that may collapse and explode at any time. It's not that he doesn't believe in Lance, but that Lance's plan is really too crazy, "I'm now I can't figure it out..."

James' voice gradually weakened, and he was still more cautious in his choice of words.

Lance had no way to answer, although reason told him that James was trustworthy. As the CEO of Newmarket Films, James' experience, knowledge, and resume are all crucial. He usually sits in Chaos Films. After all, Theo and Ian are not that familiar with the film business. James plays an important role. Role. James contributed to the rapid development of Chaos Films. Basically, all of Lance's whimsical ideas were executed by James. However, when the words came to his lips, he still couldn't utter them.

Lance turned his head to look at Theo, cast a questioning gaze, and then he also felt Ian's gaze, turned his head and looked over, Ian let out a long breath, and tapped lightly on the table with his right hand Twice, "Next we will acquire Marvel ~www.novelbuddy.com~ including Marvel Entertainment and Marvel Pictures."

Simply and neatly, Ian gave the answer. The work in New York has come to an end, and what Ian can do next is very limited. He can only wait, wait for the emergence of the real estate bubble, or wait for the total collapse of Chaos Films' capital turnover. Time is the only thing he has. opponent. Therefore, Ian has now officially returned to Los Angeles. The expansion of the property rights department requires Ian to be in charge—this is an area that Theo is not good at.

"..." James opened his mouth wide and couldn't say a word. He didn't even know what emotion he was in right now, shocked? Even shock is not enough to describe his current turmoil. The property rights department just now was already at the limit of madness, but now it seems that the property rights department is just sprinkling water.

Swallowing a mouthful of saliva, he found that his throat was very dry, "...we, I mean, the company has introduced funds from Wall Street?" Apart from this reason, James couldn't think of other possibilities. Although he did not evaluate Marvel Entertainment, the acquisition Deeds can definitely be completed with 100 million or 200 million.

Ian shrugged his shoulders and looked back at Lance, with a hint of teasing and ridicule in his eyes, "We have no plans to hand over the management rights to those businessmen who don't understand movies. As for whether it will succeed, we will wait and see Let's go." There is no turning back, they can only wait for time to give an answer, either glory or destruction, the ending is very simple.

Taking a deep breath, and then another deep breath, James nodded solemnly, and said calmly, "I know." Now, James finally got a glimpse of the tip of the iceberg of the grand blueprint. As Ian said before, Lance's understanding of Chaos The definition of karma is not just the seventh player.

In an instant, a wave of ambition was born spontaneously, and James couldn't help but clenched his fists.