Chapter 406： Bat rebirth

Standing in front of the main entrance of the Warner Building, Christopher Nolan had just waited for less than two minutes when he saw Ronan getting out of the car and coming over and hurriedly greeted him.

"Good morning, Chris." Ronan greeted with a smile.

Christopher Nolan also responded with a smile and asked directly: "Warner Bros. are you sure you want to start Batman?"

"We're talking as we walk." Ronan pointed to the Warner Building and walked toward the front. When Christopher Nolan followed, he said: "The project has passed the review of the Warner Bros. Review Committee. This time, it should be confirmed. Big cooperation policy."

Christopher Nolan is still a little worried: "Are there any accidents?"

Concerns are chaotic. For now, Batman is the most suitable subject for his dark realistic style.

Ronan knew what Christopher Nolan was worried about, and said: "Don't worry, Warner Bros. can't find a better director than you to restart Batman. Chris, Shahai Entertainment and I will advance and retreat with you."

Hearing Ronan’s words, Christopher Nolan was somewhat moved and said, "Ronan, I can’t find a producer who is more suitable for me than you."

The two of them laughed at the same time, instantly feeling that everything was silent.

Both Ronan and Christopher Nolan know very well in their hearts that only by working closely together can Warner Bros. restart the Batman movie.

This time, the host of Ronan and Christopher Nolan was replaced by Alan Horn, CEO of Warner Bros. Pictures.

Compared with the last time David Bird and Edward Davis, it is directly a level higher.

Alan Horne is the top person in charge of Warner Bros. Pictures. From his appearance alone, it can be seen that Warner Bros. and D Comics attach great importance to restarting Batman.

The two sides greeted each other, exchanged a few words, and quickly entered the topic.

In the reception room, Alan Horn looked at Ronan and Christopher Nolan, his gaze fell on Ronan, and said: "Mr. Anderson, I read your project plan and it is really impressive. Warner Bros. Since the failure of "Batman and Robin", we have been planning to revitalize the Batman movie, but we know very well that after the project has been severely traumatized, we must proceed with caution. Any blind move may bring about the Batman series. Irreparable harm."

Ronan knew that the other party had said the ugly words first, and replied calmly: "Mr. Horn, Director Nolan and I have planned to restart Batman after careful consideration. We have all-round consideration and even planning. A new trilogy."

Christopher Nolan is a smart man who shows his presence at the right time: "If we can reach a cooperation, I will work out the overall plan for the latter two before launching the first film."

When communicating privately, Ronan had properly communicated with Christopher Nolan about the plans for the next two episodes. Although he didn't mention too much, Christopher Nolan had a lot of ideas after pointing out a few key points.

Especially the two neurotic protagonists who fell in love and killed each other have already begun to appear in Christopher Nolan's written plan.

Ronan added: "In the plan that Chris and I submitted to Warner Bros., Shahai Entertainment will assume most of the investment in the new Batman movie. This is an investment of nearly 100 million U.S. dollars. We cannot help but pay attention."

This article can not only protect the future interests of Shahai Entertainment, but also fully demonstrate its sincerity.

Without sincerity, who would invest so much money?

Alan Horne laughed and said, "Mr. Anderson, your Relativity Entertainment has a long-term cooperation with Warner Bros. I have never doubted your sincerity in cooperation."

Ronan said: "It is precisely because of this that I chose Warner Bros. We both know our roots and have a good foundation for cooperation. Otherwise, Chris and I will go to 20th Century Fox. The Daredevil in their hands is actually very good. It fits the dark realistic style proposed by Chris."

Christopher Nolan didn't change his face, but he knew in his heart that it would be too difficult for him to tell Warner Bros. if he didn't catch Ronan, a producer who lied without blinking an eye.

He secretly admired that Ronan has the funds, the reputation of continuous success, and the bargaining ability that is not inferior. It is really lucky for him to be appreciated by Ronan.

"Since it's talking about investment." Allen Horn said: "We'd better be able to finalize the cooperation method, especially about investment and revenue sharing."

This can be said to be the most important thing. If there is no agreement on this aspect, other aspects will not be discussed at all.

Although many terms have been specified in the project plan, Ronan once again said: "The new Batman movie is co-produced by Warner Bros. and Shahai Entertainment, and the new Batman movie studio is jointly funded by you and us. Chris and I estimated that the total production cost of the project would require 140 million U.S. dollars, of which Shahai Entertainment can invest 100 million U.S. dollars, and Warner Bros. is responsible for financing the remaining amount."

This is the most commonly used multi-company co-production method in Hollywood, and Alan Horne does not object.

Ronan did not mention any excessive conditions, all of which are the practice of internal cooperation in the industry: "According to the investment ratio, you and us determine the proportion of shares in the film and the studio, and the income share is distributed according to the proportion of shares. But no matter how much the shares are Sea Entertainment will not enjoy the copyright of the film, and all copyrights belong to Warner Bros."

Allen Horn asked: "How long does Shahai Entertainment enjoy the share of revenue?"

Ronan directly replied: "This window period is three years. From the time the film is officially released in North America, Shahai Entertainment will automatically give up the subsequent income of the film after three years."

In fact, the highest revenue of a film is the first three years, the first year's box office revenue, and the following dvd rental and TV broadcasting and other peripheral revenues, the revenue will be greatly reduced after three years.

The typical distribution sequence also reflects the gradual decrease in profit margins of films from screenings in cinemas to DVD video tapes to free TV broadcasts.

But Warner Bros. doesn't suffer. You only need to pay a small amount of money and take a small risk to get a film copyright that can benefit in the long term.

As a locomotive, film itself may not make money, but it can drive the development of the entire industry chain.

Alan Horne had already considered this for a long time. This did not touch the psychological bottom line of Warner Bros. and D Comics. He immediately nodded and said: "Yes."

For cooperation within the industry, everyone knows exactly how to operate, and there is no question of who pits who, and the talk is simple and clear.

This is equivalent to the main risk being borne by Shahai Entertainment, and Warner Bros. waiting for profit by holding copyright.

The copyright of "Batman" shook hands tightly, which undoubtedly gave Warner Bros. a considerable initiative in this cooperation.

"Warner Bros. also has a few points here." Alan Horn didn't go around in circles, and said directly: "I hope I can explain to you before I cooperate."

Ronan nodded: "Please speak."

Allen Horne said: "Batman's copyright is included as part of Warner Bros.'s investment in the future production costs and shares of the film."

Ronan did not object: "No problem."

This is an industry practice. Copyright can be directly equated with money. Since it is a cooperative shooting, it is of course impossible for Warner Bros. and d Comics to authorize the project for free.

Naturally, copyright can offset part of the investment.

But Ronan added: "We need to ask a third party to evaluate the copyright of the Batman movie."

"Yes." Allen Horn had no objection, and then said: "All the distribution work for this movie will be done by Warner Bros."

Ronan also had no objection, but said: "I need to be the first producer of the film."

Allen Horne did not object, but proposed corresponding restrictive clauses: "In terms of finance, we must introduce an insurance company recognized by both parties as a third-party guarantee."

Warner Bros. is also worried about Shahai Entertainment's investment.

Ronan said: "How about the fireman insurance fund company under Allianz Group?"

This is the most used insurance company in the circle. Of course, Alan Horne has no objection and said: "Yes."

Ronan added: "Mr. Horn, we just said that Chris planned a trilogy. What I mean with Chris is to establish a long-term partnership with Warner Bros.Christopher-No Lan said very much: "It is best for us to achieve a trilogy cooperation. "

Allen Horn thought about it briefly and said: "Warner Bros. also hopes to be able to cooperate with you two for a long time."

Borrowing external funds to make movies, Warner Bros. does not suffer from long-term operations. Since it is a cooperation in the industry, it is impossible to take most of the benefits into its own arms like cooperation with overseas investors.

At this point, the top Warner Bros. leaders have long been psychologically prepared.

Ronan smiled and said: "Once the first film is successful, in the cooperation of the next two films, the investment and revenue share of Shahai Entertainment will be the same as the first film."

Alan Horne nodded slightly and said: "The project revenue is not up to expectations, and Warner Bros. has the right to interrupt."

This is the legitimate power of the copyright owner, but Ronan also prevents Warner Bros. from repentance, saying: "The lower than expected must be that the film's North American box office revenue is lower than the total production cost."

Today, when the income in overseas markets is getting higher and higher, the North American box office of Hollywood commercial films can match the production costs, and there is hope to recover costs and even make profits through overseas markets.

Since both parties have sufficient cooperation intentions, Ronan and Alan Horne's interview on the general direction of cooperation went very smoothly. In more than an hour, the cooperation methods on investment, income and copyright were finalized.

At the same time, Ronan also won enough power for his producer and director Christopher Nolan.

Warner Bros. was able to give the green light to this project. Ronan's past success played an extremely critical role.

After finalizing the general direction, the team of Warner Bros. and Shahai Entertainment launched formal negotiations on the details of cooperation.

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