Barry Meyer: "You dared to spend $100 million to take over Harry Potter because you had strong confidence."
However, your playing style is definitely different from ours.
You have strong self-confidence and can earn greater profits with your playing style.
We don't have your kind of confidence.
I'd like to hear your plans for this project after you bought the Harry Potter book.
Upon hearing this, Cao Kun felt a sense of unease.
He was prepared to learn Warner's original playing style for free, but now Warner wants to copy his playing style.
Is this considered plagiarism?
Cao Kun: "So, not only are you not selling, you also want to get my solution for free?"
Barry Meyer: "Warner isn't that shameless. You can make a condition."
Cao Kun: "Sure, transfer the rights to 'Batman' to me, and I'll tell you."
“Impossible.” Barry-Meyer refused outright: “I was seriously seeking your advice, Master Cao Kun.”
Cao Kun: "I'm very serious about it too."
Barry Meyer: "Then you're going to be disappointed, Master Cao Kun. The rights to Batman are absolutely not going to be sold unless Warner goes bankrupt."
Cao Kun was aware of this as well.
He said, "Then let's lease it for 10 years. After 10 years, the Batman rights will return to DC."
DC is a subsidiary of Warner, so returning to DC is equivalent to returning to Warner.
Barry Meyer asked, "Why Batman? Superman is also very popular."
Cao Kun: "I just like Batman, is that so wrong?"
Barry Meyer: "Does Cao Kun want to remake Batman?"
Cao Kun: "That's my business. You just need to decide whether to rent it or not."
Barry Meyer: "How about we collaborate? Harry Potter and Batman can work together."
Cao Kun: "How do you want to cooperate?"
Barry Meyer: "Master Cao Kun, you invest in 'Harry Potter,' and we'll produce it. At the same time, you tell us your operational plan, which will also be converted into a certain investment ratio."
We have the publishing rights to "Batman" and will receive a share of the profits.
All other production costs will be borne by Master Cao Kun.
This series is entirely up to you; Warner Bros. will not interfere.
However, the distribution of both series will be handled by WarnerMedia.
Cao Kun sometimes admires people like Barry Mayer.
This is a typical example of someone who has become shrewd and calculating with age.
It's almost impossible to get a good deal from them.
However, even with this plan, Cao Kun still came out on top.
Moreover, not spending $100 million to buy "Harry Potter" made his cash flow more abundant.
He can do other things.
But Batman is actually what he wanted most.
Whether he owns the copyright or not is irrelevant.
As long as I can get the corresponding benefits, that's fine.
Cao Kun thought for a moment and said, "I agree to the plan in its initial stage. I will have my team discuss the specific proportions with you later."
“It’s a pleasure to work with you.” Barry-Meyer shook hands with Cao Kun again.
He was also very satisfied with this plan.
This is a win-win situation.
This not only secured investment for "Harry Potter" but also provided a viable operational plan with a high probability of success.
As for "Batman," the copyright is there, and that's that.
Now, you can invest your copyright and get a free profit – that's like making money passively.
Next, the two parties will discuss their respective shareholdings.
This negotiation is destined to take a considerable amount of time, but Cao Kun is not in a hurry; let's take it slow.
On the evening of February 15, 2000, the Oscars announced the nominations for this year's awards.
Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie are among those nominated, just like the Screen Actors Guild Awards, for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress respectively.
That evening, Cao Kun took Li Ruotong to Winona's mansion to celebrate with the three leading ladies of "Charlie's Angels".
Oh, I forgot to mention, Charlie's Angels has officially started filming.
Winona and Angelina have already joined the crew, and Li Ruotong has also come from Hong Kong to start filming.
That night was a normal script discussion between the three leading ladies of "Charlie's Angels" and the producer; don't get the wrong idea.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards were held on March 12.
Winona and Angelina were dressed to the nines.
Under Cao Kun's arrangement, the two women were young, beautiful, and sexy, and they stole the show as soon as they appeared, with countless cameras surrounding them.
Everyone present had to admit that the two women were indeed beautiful.
Her figure and skin, in particular, are in unbelievably good condition.
She completely outshone the other female stars of the same age that night.
Especially Winona, who is already 29 years old this year, looks so young, like she is 23 or 24. She is in better condition than in previous years, as if she is getting younger and younger, like she is aging in reverse.
Angelina wore a low-cut evening gown, revealing a deep cleavage, perfectly showcasing her beauty and sexiness.
You may disagree with their work, but you absolutely cannot disagree with their beauty.
When the two women won Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress respectively, their popularity was unparalleled.
Many people were envious.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards, serving as a precursor to the Oscars, have a large overlap in their judging panel.
The probability of winning this award and then the Oscar is at least 60%.
That evening, Cao Kun took Li Ruotong and celebrated with them.
The next day, the headlines of major entertainment sections were dominated by Winona and Angelina.
The beautiful photos of the two walking the red carpet and the moment they held up the trophy appeared in newspapers, magazines and television media, and major media outlets rushed to report on them.
Consequently, their second collaboration, "Charlie's Angels," also garnered a huge amount of attention.
Suddenly, this movie, which hadn't even officially started its promotion, came into the public eye.
It saved at least several million in marketing and promotion costs.
This is the effect of celebrities and online traffic.
On March 24, "Fast & Furious" was officially released.
At the premiere, Cao Kun, as the lead actor, was flanked by Jessica Chastain, the female lead, on his left, and Li Ruotong, one of the female leads of "Charlie's Angels," on his right.
The two women linked arms with her on both sides and walked together down the red carpet.
Li Ruotong, who was invited as a guest, appeared in front of a large Hollywood media group for the first time, and she seemed a little excited, nervous and thrilled.
I feel that all the effort I've put in during this period has not been in vain.
This Mr. Cao is not as heartless as XX, nor does he turn his back on people.
Not only did they cast her as the lead in big-budget productions, they also introduced her to some of the hottest Oscar nominees for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.
Now, they even brought her to the premiere, making her appear in front of so many media outlets, so that the whole of Hollywood would know her.
She could imagine that when this news got back to Hong Kong, the people of Hong Kong would look at her with new respect.
Jessica was just as excited as Li Ruotong.
This was also her first formal appearance.
Later, the movie she starred in will be released.
This made it impossible for her to hide the smile on her face.
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