Traveling through the Tokyo bubble era

Chapter 508: The Jurassic Writer Who Is Not Doing His Job
In the manager's office of Yunshang Pictures, Hideki Hanyu met Minahan Golan, the founder of Cannon Pictures, for the first time.

The gray-haired, fifty-eight-year-old Hollywood producer has obvious Jewish characteristics, and his speech and behavior are very consistent with the "temperament" of that nation.

In later generations, except for those senior Hollywood fans, ordinary people may not know much about Cannon Pictures and the name Minahan Golan.

After all, this man rose to prominence in the 1960s, and his career reached its peak after establishing Cannon Pictures in the 1980s. Not only did he receive a large amount of financing, but he also indirectly promoted the pay war for action movie stars.

In this period, the other party's status in Hollywood is still very high.

Let's put it this way, he is quite well-known in China in later generations. Harvey Weinstein was defeated by the MeToo movement and is considered a tycoon-level figure in Hollywood.

But now he also needs to be polite in front of his Jewish predecessor Menahem Golan.

It's just that this year Cannon Pictures suffered a series of project failures, and the other party's career plummeted, and it gradually lost its original status.

In the 1980s, I could still collaborate with Warner Bros. on blockbusters like "Superman," and I could even hire Stallone with a salary of tens of millions, but after the 1990s, I gradually became lonely.

Hideki Hanyu appeared. After Fred Weber helped them get to know each other, Minahan Golan immediately showed unprecedented enthusiasm after learning the identity of Hideki Hanyu.

After hearing Minahan Golan's words, Hanyu Hideki knew without even guessing what Minahan Golan wanted to cooperate with him.

After Minahan Golan finished speaking, he looked at Hanyu Hideki and asked, "Mr. Hanyu, what do you think of the conditions I proposed?"

Relying on this reputation, there are also many big productions who will try their luck to attract investment.

"Superman 4" has been released in the past two days, and anyone in the industry can tell that this movie is bound to be a hit.

And all Minahan Golan's enthusiasm for Hanyu Hideki is for one thing.

Hanyu Hideki suddenly felt that he had broken through iron shoes and found nothing, and that it took no effort to get it.

"What else?" Hideki Hanyu motioned to Minahan Golan to continue.

After a few words of chatting, the other party has explained the purpose of coming to Yunshang Pictures this time, which is to attract investment for new film projects.

However, Hideki Hanyu did not answer directly. Instead, he glanced at Fred Weber next to him, and then said to Minahan Golan.

You said that Minahan Golan is obviously a big boss, so why should he seek investment? Doesn’t he have money?
Minahan Golan certainly has money.

"The film copyright and overall income are distributed according to the investment ratio, and Cannon Pictures is responsible for production and distribution..."

After all, even in Hollywood, which has mature business operations, no one can guarantee that any movie will make money.

Hanyu Hideki put down the document and made a gesture of invitation, "Mr. Golan, please speak."

It's just that they are unwilling to take risks with their own money.

He has decided to use this cooperation to set a trap for Minahan Golan.

Obviously, Minahan Golan was hinting to Hideki Hanyu that his project was not short of investment, so Hideki Hanyu's "counteroffer" had better not go too far.

Therefore, faced with Minahan Golan's hint, Hanyu Hideki was not used to it at all and said it in a nonchalant tone.

In his previous life, he had seen news that Harvey Weinstein had gone to the mainland to solicit investment. How could such a big boss have no money?

But Yunshang Pictures' reputation as a wealthy company in the independent film industry has completely spread.

Sure enough, when he opened the file, it was the live-action movie plans for "Spider-Man" and "Captain America."

Seeing that there was a chance of investment, Minahan Golan immediately asked Hanyu Hideki with a smile, "Since Mr. Hanyu is interested in cooperation, why not listen to my specific conditions?"

Minahan Golan said, "There are budgets for two movies in the planning document, and the production costs are both 25 million US dollars. I hope Yunshang Pictures can invest at least 50%."

Cannon Pictures' "Over the Top", a collaboration with Stallone, was released at the beginning of the year. The production cost was US$25 million, but it only earned US$16 million at the box office.

It was clear that Minahan Golan knew who was calling the shots in this office.

As soon as Hanyu Hideki said this, he set the tone first.

"Mr. Golan, I actually like Marvel's comic characters very much, otherwise I would not have agreed to Elf Entertainment's acquisition of Marvel comics. I am very happy that you are willing to bring these two projects to Yunshang Pictures for cooperation."

After the previous courtesy was over, Minahan Golantu took out two film investment documents and handed them to Hanyu Hideki for review.

The financial crisis of Cannon Pictures is well known to everyone. Now Hollywood investors will avoid Menahem Golan whenever they see him.

This is also the reason why Minahan Golan approached Yunshang Pictures for investment.

Since the establishment of Yunshang Pictures, although except for one "Blood Corpse Night" which made a small profit at the box office, it has not yet had any blockbuster movies.

But Hollywood producers are accustomed to following a rule, which is to try not to use their own money to invest in projects.

After all, he has already stated the conditions. If Yunshang Pictures is really interested, then it is time to bargain.

But before placing the trap, he must at least listen to Minahan Golan's conditions first, so that he can make targeted arrangements.

"Mr. Golan, these two projects involve huge investments. I need to discuss it with Fred."

Otherwise, why would Minahan Golan, who usually works side by side with Canon Pictures and Warner Bros., come to Yunshang Pictures for investment?

He pretended to carefully flip through the planning document and the first draft of the script that came with it, and finally looked at Minahan Golan with an expression that showed no flaws.

money.

But how could Hideki Hanyu be intimidated by Minahan Golan.

Minahan Golan talked a lot eloquently, and of course they were the most important conditions. Many details can only be negotiated after the cooperation intention is confirmed.

"Mr. Hanyu, this is a movie that I want to cooperate with Yunshang Pictures. Speaking of which, these two projects are also related to Mr. Hanyu, because Mr. Hanyu's game company has just acquired their original copyright company."

Minahan Golan said, "This is a very reasonable request, but I hope Mr. Hanyu can hurry up, because I have appointments with other investors in the afternoon."

"If Mr. Golan is anxious, he can meet other investors first."

Minahan Golan saw that he could not frighten Hanyu Hideki, so he quickly smiled and said, "It's okay, Mr. Hanyu, please take your time. I can actually postpone the afternoon meeting."

Hanyu Hideki smiled slightly, "Would that be too difficult for Mr. Golan?"

"It's not difficult, it can be solved with just a phone call."

"Then please ask Mr. Golan to wait outside. I will inform you after we have negotiated with Fred."

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, Fred Weber next to him cooperated and called the secretary in and asked him to take Minahan Golan out to rest.

After Minahan Golan left, only Hideki Hanyu and Fred Weber were left in the office.

Fred Weber immediately asked, "Boss, are you really planning to cooperate with Cannon Pictures? This company has obviously failed to keep up with the times. All their recent large-cost productions have failed, and Cannon Pictures is about to be finished." "

Hideki Hanyu said frankly, "I have no interest in cooperating with Cannon Pictures at all."

Fred Weber looked puzzled, "Then what does the boss want to discuss with me?"

“I wanted to take back the rights to Spider-Man and Captain America, but Stan Lee signed a licensing contract with Minahan Golan that would be automatically renewed within five years of filming.

Now everyone can see that Cannon Pictures is going to die, so I don't want Minahan Golan to take the rights away in the end, or sell it to a major studio.

In that case, as long as they keep making movies and releasing them, even if they are just shoddy movies, they can always hold the copyright.

Uncontrollable results may inevitably occur. I plan to use this cooperation to drag out the authorization in the hands of Minahan Golan to prevent the other party from finding someone else to cooperate. "

When Hideki Hanyu said this, he looked at Fred Weber and said, "You are a professional. Help me find a way, even if I lose some money. I have only one purpose, which is to successfully help Marvel Comics recover the copyright."

Hideki Hanyu’s words made Fred Weber frown.

"Boss, when is the deadline for the authorization period?"

Hideki Hanyu said, "February 1990."

Fred Weber said, "Even if the cooperation starts next year, it will take at least two years. Can't we buy the copyright directly?"

Hanyu Hideki said, "You can ask, if he is willing to sell it, of course it would be best."

"We definitely have to ask about this, but we still need to formulate a cooperation plan first."

Fred Weber rubbed his chin and thought for a while, then said, "Then we will sign an investment contract like this with him..."

Fred Weber relied on his many years of experience in Hollywood and immediately stated a general condition of cooperation.

After listening to it, Hideki Hanyu found that it seemed to be a plan that was geared toward him, but in fact, as long as Yunshang Pictures was willing, it was very likely that the two projects would be delayed until the authorization was completed.

For example, Yunshang Pictures has committed to investing US$25 million to jointly produce "Spider-Man" and "Captain America" ​​live-action movies with Cannon Pictures.

If Cannon Pictures wants to introduce other investors to its share of investment, it must obtain the consent of Yunshang Pictures, and Yunshang Pictures has the right to invest first.

If Cannon Pictures is unable to invest and wants to break the contract and withdraw from the project midway, the copyrights of "Spider-Man" and "Captain America" ​​will automatically belong to Yunshang Pictures.

Fred Weber will also schedule the official start of the cooperation to next year on the grounds that Yunshang Pictures' project capital turnover is insufficient this year. As for how long it can be postponed, it depends on Minahan Golan's acceptance.

In short, a time limit will definitely be set close to the expiration of the copyright. If Yunshang Pictures cannot fulfill the contract by then, it will pay some compensation to the partner.

By then, it would be too late for Minahan Golan to find someone else to cooperate with.

As for whether the other party will notice anything, Hanyu Hideki can also make Marvel Comics verbally promise to renew Minahan Golan's contract when the authorization expires.

When it really expires, of course you will just pretend you don’t know anything.

In a word, the two projects are tied to Yunshang Pictures, and then Marvel Comics will put smoke bombs on Minahan Golan to delay the authorization until it expires.

In fact, if the plan goes well, given the current situation of Cannon Pictures, it may be difficult for Minahan Golan to perform the contract in the future.

At that time, Yunshang Pictures only needs to increase its investment proportion little by little, and it will be able to get the copyright back before the authorization expires.

Even if Minahan Golan can attract investment, Yunshang Pictures can still delay the filming of the two projects for two years.

It is not unusual for a big project like Hollywood's 50 million yuan to be delayed for five or six years, let alone two years of preparation.

After all, in another time and space, "Spider-Man" was delayed and delayed until the license expired and was not filmed.

Anyway, when the time comes, whether it's compensation for liquidated damages or a lawsuit with Minahan Golan, Hanyu Hideki doesn't care as long as the authorization can be withdrawn.

Compared to letting Minahan Golan run around with the copyright, this price is still acceptable to Hideki Hanyu.

After the two people discussed it and felt that there was generally no problem with the plan, they asked the secretary to invite Minahan Golan back.

As soon as Minahan Golan came in, he asked, "How are you two discussing?"

Hideki Hanyu said nothing, but Fred Weber asked straight to the point, "Mr. Golan, I wonder if you are willing to sell the copyrights of Spider-Man and Captain America to Yunshang Pictures."

Hearing this, Minahan Golan refused without hesitation, "Sorry, I will not sell the copyright. Even if Cannon Pictures goes bankrupt, I will not give up the copyright of these two comics. If Yunshang Pictures just wants If we buy the copyright, there is no need for us to talk.”

"Mr. Golan, don't worry, this is just a proposal from us. Yunshang Pictures is willing to cooperate with any company in Hollywood. Regarding the two projects you have, our conditions are..."

Fred Weber stated the negotiated terms in one breath.

It’s not enough that when it comes to the start time of the cooperation, it is directly placed in June of 1988.

After hearing this, Minahan Golan didn't think there was anything wrong with the other conditions. They were just Hollywood's usual methods.

Even if Yunshang Pictures' requirements are a little harsh, it's understandable. After all, when doing business, everyone will try their best to benefit themselves.

But it was only the launch time of the project that made Minahan Golan a little dissatisfied.

"The project will start in June next year, and the two films will be released at the end of 1989. Will the production time be too short?"

Fred Weber said helplessly, "We also want to start early, but Yunshang Pictures has continuously invested in 20 million-level projects, and we must consider the problem of capital turnover. We will definitely not be able to allocate so much money this year. "

After hearing Fred Weber's words, Minahan Golan glanced at Hanyu Hideki and wanted to say that we have such a super rich boss and said that he has no capital turnover. Isn't this a joke?
Hanyu Hideki explained in due course, "Yunshang Pictures belongs to Yunshang Entertainment Group. Even I cannot arrange 25 million US dollars in funds casually."

Fred Weber then said, "Mr. Golan, you have worked in Hollywood for more than 20 years, don't you still understand the operating model of large companies?"

As soon as the two people said this, Minahan Golan was not able to worry about funds.

After all, the larger the company, the stricter the control over the project.

When he was cooperating with Warner, any cost adjustment of tens of thousands of dollars, not to mention twenty-five million dollars, required the approval of the board of directors.

But even so, Minahan Golan still said, "Next June is too late." "How about April? The group's tax filing will be completed in March, which will make it easier to arrange funds."

Minahan Golan heard this and began to think about it.

"Superman 4" has no hope of turning around at the box office. If it continues to drag on, there will be fewer investors willing to cooperate with Cannon Pictures.

As for finding a partner willing to invest $50 million, it would be even more difficult.

Yunshang Pictures, which has just been established and wants to open up in Hollywood, is indeed his best choice now.

Thinking of this, Minahan Golan, who was afraid that Yunshang Pictures would regret it, asked, "I agree to the main conditions, but a formal cooperation agreement must be signed as soon as possible."

"No problem. Let's prepare today and sign it tomorrow. Then we can start negotiating the formal contract terms and try to sign the contract within a week."

If Fred Weber is so efficient, he is playing into Minahan Golan's hands.

The Jew could not conceal his joy and said, "No problem, I will arrange for someone to come over now."

"Please, Mr. Golan," said Fred Weber.

"Excuse me first." After Minahan Golan said that, he left the office to make a phone call.

After the other party left, Hideki Hanyu and Fred Weber looked at each other and smiled in unison.

Although it's a little troublesome, you won't be too late for a good meal.

As long as Minahan Golan signs the contract on behalf of Cannon Pictures, the rights to adapt the two comics are just waiting to return.

Although this is a bit embarrassing to Minahan Golan, after all, the other party actually did nothing wrong.

But shopping malls are like battlefields, so they can't help but have the slightest sympathy for others.

As the general manager of Yunshang Pictures, Fred Weber is also qualified to know part of the plan that Hideki Hanyu made for Marvel Comics.

A huge "Marvel Universe" built around comics, animations, games, movies, and peripherals that spans decades.

During the implementation of the plan, no problems are allowed to arise.

Therefore, the copyrights of "Spider-Man" and "Captain America" ​​must not be left outside to avoid affecting the plan.

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"Minahan Golan is just an interlude. Fred, don't you have other things to say?"

Hideki Hanyu looked at Fred Weber.

"The post-production of Working Girl has been completed. We plan to invite the distribution department of 20th Century Fox to watch the film and then formulate a publicity plan. Boss, do you want to participate?"

"When?"

"If the boss wants to participate, I can put it to tomorrow."

"Then make arrangements."

Hideki Hanyu also wanted to see the difference between working girls starring Australian white girls.

Fred Weber continued, "Preparations for Die Hard are basically complete and we can start shooting at any time. Does the boss want to meet the crew?"

"No, just shoot as planned." Hanyu Hideki refused without hesitation.

He remembered that the last time he came to Los Angeles to learn about the preparation progress of "Die Hard", Fred Weber prepared a bunch of information about female leads for him to choose from, and gave hints that he could exchange feelings.

The problem is that the heroine of "Die Hard" is an older married woman, and the actors chosen are all at least thirty years old.

Hanyu Hideki has not yet reached the point of being "unselective" and wants to expand the scope of unspoken rules to this extent.

Regarding Fred Weber, Hideki Hanyu was quite speechless. He couldn't even do what he wanted to please his boss. No wonder he was kicked out of the Los Angeles TV station.

So that day he clearly told Fred Weber that what he valued was his work ability. From now on, he should concentrate on his work and stop trying to please him through crooked means.

However, although he rejected Fred Weber, Hanyu Hideki quickly remembered another thing.

"Fred, have you confirmed the filming location for Die Hard?"

The filming of Die Hard had to take place in a building because of the plot.

Hideki Hanyu remembered that in his previous life, the movie was shot at the Fox Building. In this time and space, it was produced by Yunshang Pictures, so he would definitely not be able to go to the original place.

Fred Weber replied, "We have already negotiated and will rent the Ngee Ann Building, the tallest building in Los Angeles. This will also be a good purchase after the movie is released."

"The highest?" Hanyu Hideki was a little confused.

But he quickly realized that before the Commonwealth Bank Building and the Wilshire Center were built, Ngee Ann Tower was indeed the tallest building in Los Angeles.

At this time, Fred Weber said, "Boss, the film Angel in the World we invested in last year has been completed, and the producer Dino De Laurentiis also wants to invite you to watch the finished film."

Hideki Hanyu said, "Let's ask when. I won't stay in Los Angeles forever."

"One last thing," said Fred Weber.

"what's up?"

"On the 30th of this month, there will be a reception organized by the Film and Television Producers Alliance. They have sent invitations to both you and me, boss."

Hearing this, Hideki Hanyu showed an interested expression, "They would actually invite me?"

The famous name of the Hollywood Film and Television Producers Alliance was often seen on the news in his previous life, and of course it usually appeared at the same time as news of strikes.

"This reception is to help producers and investors connect. Of course they have to invite you." Fred Weber said matter-of-factly.

With Hideki Hanyu's financial resources, he now shows his intention to enter Hollywood, and that is the father who is the financial backer of all producers.

After all, Hollywood is short of money at all times.

Bringing money into a group doesn't just happen in the East, it's also commonplace in Hollywood.

After all, it is an exception for a gold-medal producer to have countless people chasing and investing in a project as soon as it comes out.

The most popular ones in Hollywood are the kind of producers who go around looking for investment in projects.

Just like Minahan Golan just now.

"Okay, then go take a look, maybe you can come across some suitable projects."

Hanyu Hideki stood up directly as he spoke, "Now that the matter is over, I will leave first. Minahan Golan will be left to you. If there is any progress, please contact me in time."

"Okay, boss."

Fred Weber sent Hideki Hanyu to the door.

Monica Bellucci, who had been waiting outside, saw Hanyu Hideki finally coming out, and immediately came up to care, "Boss, did your conversation with Manager Fred go well?"

Hideki Hanyu said, "It went very smoothly."

He was smiling at this time and was obviously in a very good mood.

After all, before I came here, I was still thinking about how to find Minahan Golan to resolve the copyright issues regarding "Spider-Man" and "Captain America."

As a result, before he could take action, the other party came to him first.

"Then let's go get lunch and then go to Malibu Beach, okay?"

Judging from Monica Bellucci's attitude, she completely regarded her visit to Los Angeles as a vacation.

However, Hanyu Hideki immediately poured cold water on him, "I can eat, but I can't go to Malibu. I also made an appointment to meet someone in the afternoon."

"Have an appointment? I'm BOSS's secretary. Why didn't I know about this schedule?" Qiu Hua looked confused.

Hanyu Hideki said, "That means you are not qualified as a secretary."

Naturally, Monica Bellucci would not admit it, "Obviously the BOSS didn't tell me."

While they were talking, they had already left the Yunshang Film Building.

Just as the two were walking towards Marco's Rolls-Royce parked on the side of the road.

From the New Century Film Company on the first floor, a young girl wearing a green dress and sunglasses, dressed fashionably and accompanied by an assistant, had just walked out.

This woman is none other than Jenny Wright, an old acquaintance of Hideki Hanyu.

Kathryn Bigelow's "The Night of the Dead" was an unexpected hit at the box office and did quite well in the video market. Jenny Wright, who played the protagonist, also gained some fame.

In addition, Yunshang Pictures has confirmed that "Night of the Blood Corpse" will produce a sequel, and not surprisingly Jenny Wright will continue to star.

This directly increased her status in the New Century Brokerage Company, and the assistants around her were assigned by the company.

The company recently helped her negotiate a business event, and she came today to confirm the itinerary.

Jenny Wright was very satisfied with the remuneration of two hundred thousand dollars.

She was feeling proud when she saw the familiar figure of Hanyu Hideki as soon as she walked out of the company.

Seeing that the golden thigh that she had not seen for several months was right in front of her, Jenny Wright couldn't care less about being proud and raised her feet as if to catch up.

As a result, as soon as she moved, Hideki Hanyu got into the Rolls-Royce and left.

Seeing this, Jenny Wright returned to the Yunshang Film Building without saying a word.

"Miss Jenny, aren't we going out?" the female assistant asked after her.

Jenny Wright replied, "I have more important things to do."

After arriving at the office area of ​​Yunshang Pictures, Jenny Wright asked a familiar female staff member, "Does Yunshang Pictures have any new projects recently?"

Of course she would not ask Hanyu Hideki directly. After all, he was the big boss of Yunshang Pictures, and ordinary employees might not know his whereabouts.

But even so, the staff member still said in a very strict tone, "I don't know about this."

"Then nothing big happened?"

Jenny Wright didn't give up, and offered some temptation by the way, taking out a Givenchy lipstick from her bag and handing it to the other party.

The female employee who was impressed by the Givenchy lipstick looked around, took the lipstick and put it away, and then whispered, "Tomorrow we have arranged an internal screening of Working Girl. It is our company's first 20 million production."

After speaking, the female employee emphasized, "Don't ask me to take you in, I don't have the ability."

"Don't worry, I won't do that."

Jenny Wright thought she would have the nerve to change her Givenchy lipstick for a movie party. I am afraid that the news will be seen in the media the next day.

But for her, this news was enough.

Because Hideki Hanyu is in Los Angeles, it is impossible to miss Yunshang Pictures' first 20 million movie viewing party.
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Here, Jenny Wright is trying to find out the whereabouts of Hanyu Hideki.

After Hideki Hanyu left Cloud Pictures, he found a restaurant for lunch and then headed to West Hollywood.

Finally, the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn stopped in front of a company called FilmTrack Software.

This is the company of Michael Crichton, the author of "Jurassic Park".

The person Hanyu Hideki wants to meet this afternoon is Michael Clayton.

The other party called him before and said that the game he had first seen had been produced, and he hoped that his ace producer would come and take a look at it.

Then after Hideki Hanyu decided to come to Los Angeles, he made an appointment with Michael Clayton today.

Because he wanted Michael Crichton to finish the game as soon as possible and then immediately dive into the creation of "Jurassic Park."

Otherwise, if he continues to be so unprofessional, the time for his big dinosaur to appear on the screen will be delayed.

(End of this chapter)