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Chapter 84 Iron Man Copyright, Scandal! (Subscribe!)

"Xu, first of all, congratulations on winning three awards! Oh my god, three awards, and being the youngest Palme d'Or winner in history. I guarantee that no director will be able to break your record in the next few decades!"

In the bar's private room, when Harvey saw Xu Yi walking in, he immediately gave him an exaggerated compliment.

He also personally poured a glass of whiskey for Xu Yi.

"Want a drink?"

"Thank you. I also think it will be difficult for a director to break my record in the future."

Xu Yi took the wine glass and said with a smile.

There may be geniuses in this world.

But the reason he was able to win three major awards this time was not just because of his strength.

It also has something to do with the fact that Quentin is the head of the jury.

I guess apart from that pervert Quentin, it would be hard to find another big-name director who could nonchalantly admit that he is not as good as a new director who is just in his early 20s.

Therefore, even if a talented director really emerges in the future, it will be difficult for him to replicate his feat of winning three awards in one film festival!
"Hahaha, Xu, I just like your straightforward personality. Unlike some of your Chinese directors, who clearly make terrible movies but refuse to admit it!"

Hearing Xu Yi's answer, Harvey immediately burst into laughter.

"I generally don't like to judge others behind their backs."

Xu Yi also started laughing.

He naturally knew who this guy was talking about.

It seems that this guy and Zhang Yimou had a very unpleasant argument over the overseas copyright of "House of Flying Daggers".

But he really doesn't like to say bad things about others behind their backs.

Generally, if anyone offends him, he will deal with it directly in person.

"Hahaha!"

Harvey laughed again.

But the next moment, he suddenly stopped.

Then he looked at Xu Yi and said seriously, "Xu, you are very talented. You are the most talented young director I have seen in all these years. But China and even Europe are too small a stage for you. So come to Hollywood and work with me. I guarantee that you can become the next big Hollywood director!"

Obviously, this was his real purpose in looking for Xu Yi today.

Or to be more precise, he used Hollywood as bait to lure Xu Yi into the trap.

After all, directors all over the world are very yearning for Hollywood.

This is especially true for the Chinese directors he has come into contact with.

So he believed that Xu Yi would be no exception.

Once Xu Yi agrees to cooperate with him, he can use Xu Yi's title of "the youngest Palme d'Or winner in history" to find someone to invest.

When the movie makes money, it will be his.

If there is a loss of money, the responsibility will be borne by Xu Yi.

At the same time, he can also gain a lot of benefits for himself during the filming process.

But then, he saw Xu Yi smile.

"Mr. Harvey, I'm very happy to receive your appreciation. I also agree with what you said. The stage in China and Europe is too small."

"But if you want to cooperate with me, you should at least show some sincerity, right?"

"And to be honest, the so-called Hollywood directors have no appeal to me at all."

"Compared to these empty names, I still prefer the rice and knife that I can earn."

"Also, I hope you won't treat me like an inexperienced newcomer."

Xu Yi could naturally see that Harvey was fooling him.

Although I don’t know what Harvey will do specifically after the cooperation.

But he definitely had no good intentions.

"Oh? Then what kind of sincerity do you want?"

Harvey was stunned.

He didn't care that Xu Yi saw through his intentions.

This was an open conspiracy.

As long as Xu Yi wants to develop in Hollywood, he must find someone to cooperate with.

Otherwise, as a Chinese, he would definitely be cheated to death!
If that's the case, then why can't I be tricked by him...

No, is it about cooperating with him?
Besides, if Xu Yi really had that ability, the movies he made would make money.

That can't be considered as cheating him.

What really surprised him was that Xu Yi, at such a young age, could see things so clearly.

He doesn't care about fame, he only cares about rice and knives.

This is a bit difficult...

Although he really wanted to say that as long as he had a reputation, he would not have to worry about not making money.

But this kind of talk can only fool fools.

In Hollywood, no matter how many Oscars you win, it is not as good as a big hit movie!
There are definitely quite a few directors and actors who have won Oscars but have no movies to shoot!

Fortunately, Xu Yi did not completely refuse to cooperate with him.

Then he heard Xu Yi say, "Mr. Harvey, I've loved reading comics since I was a child, especially Marvel superhero comics. So, if Mr. Harvey could help me get the copyrights for a few Marvel superheroes, that would be the greatest sincerity!"

……

As a reborn person, Xu Yi knows very well that most of the best-selling Hollywood movies in the next twenty years will be movies adapted from big IPs.

Among them, Marvel's superhero movies are the highest-grossing series of movies!

So naturally he wanted to get involved!
However, it is obviously impossible to take over the entire Marvel.

But at this point in time, the possibility of acquiring the copyright of one or two superheroes is very high!
such as……

Copyright of Iron Man!

The copyright of Iron Man is now in the hands of New Line.

But according to the contract signed when Marvel sold the copyright of Iron Man, if the filming of Iron Man's movie had not started before 06, the copyright of Iron Man would be automatically reclaimed.

So at this time, New Line doesn't want to make an Iron Man movie, it just wants Marvel to spend some money to buy Iron Man back.

But Marvel is not willing to spend money at all.

Just wait for the copyright to be automatically reclaimed after the expiration date!
In Xu Yi’s previous life, the copyright of Iron Man returned to Marvel in this way!
However, Xu Yi didn't want to talk to Xinxian himself.

I don't want to reveal my true purpose.

Just now Harvey came to him, so he decided to let Harvey try.

"Oh, Xu, your request is too much. You know, superhero copyrights are not cheap. The key is that Marvel and those film companies that own the copyrights will not sell them at all!"

When Harvey heard that Xu Yi wanted the copyright of the superhero, he immediately shook his head.

"Harvey, is this your sincerity? You know, there are so many superheroes, and not every superhero's copyright is that valuable. Besides, didn't last year's superhero movie just flop? Those movie companies probably don't value superhero copyrights that much anymore, right?"

Xu Yi also shook his head.

Last year, Li An's "The Hulk" cost 1.4 million US dollars to shoot.

Including the publicity costs, the total cost is definitely more than 200 million US dollars.

But the global box office was only 2.45 million US dollars.

The key word of mouth also completely collapsed, and there was no hope of making a profit in the videotape market.

It’s definitely a big loss!

As a result, the interest of major film companies in superhero adaptations has also greatly decreased!
Except Spider-Man, of course!
However, the copyright of Spider-Man is held by Sony.

In the future, even Marvel won’t be able to take it back, and can only invest 25% and get 25% of the profit.

Not to mention others!
"Of course, if you just want the copyrights to a few second- or third-tier superheroes, it's still possible to get it, but the quantity won't be large, and the price..."

Seeing that Xu Yi came prepared and not acting on impulse, Harvey thought for a moment and said.

Anyway, there are so many superheroes, and not every one of them is that valuable.

Even the copyrights of less popular superheroes can be purchased with just a little money!
"Don't worry, I'll pay you. So, first, help me find some superhero copyrights I can get, and then we can talk about cooperation!"

Xu Yi said again.

He really doesn't mind working with Harvey.

And if this guy behaves honestly at that time, he will not lose any money from him.

But if you're not honest...

Then he might not even have the chance to go to jail in this life!

"That's no problem, I wish us a happy cooperation!"

Harvey smiled immediately.

At the same time, he raised the wine glass in his hand.

"Happy cooperation!"

Xu Yi also raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Anyway, with his current physical condition and control over his internal organs, most toxins have no effect on him.

Besides, he didn't sense any danger.

……

After talking with Harvey, Xu Yi returned to China with Yan Xinchen and others.

During his time in Cannes, he paid for all expenses except shopping.

After receiving the award, he also gave everyone a big red envelope.

Especially for several main actors, the red envelopes were all over six figures.

Everyone else has at least five figures.

In 2004, this is definitely not a small amount.

This is also equivalent to hush money to prevent them from talking nonsense after returning.

Although Xu Yi didn't care.

They have no evidence either.

But Xu Yi doesn't mind spending a little money on things that can be solved with money.

At the same time, in order to avoid suspicion, Zhang Ziyi did not choose to return to China with them.

However, on the last night before their separation, she finally joined forces with Yan Xinchen and defeated the villain Xu Yi!
Under their relentless pursuit, Xu Yi even spat out several mouthfuls of blood!

Of course, this was also Xu Yi deliberately letting them...

At the same time, the news of Xu Yi's return spread throughout the country.

Especially when he was interviewed before, Xu Yi generously announced the cost of the movie "Love".

And how much copyright was finally sold.

So much so that domestic netizens immediately became excited again!

"Xu Yi is finally willing to return home!"

"With Yan Xinchen and Zhang Ziyi, this guy is having a blast!"

"This guy is now an internationally renowned director, so flirting with a few female celebrities is nothing!"

"There's nothing I can do. This guy is really capable!"

"It's hard for other directors to win even one award, but he won three at once, and they're all prestigious awards!"

"Not only did they win the award, but they also made a killing from the film rights!"

"Tsk, 380 million is nothing. Zhang Yimou's copyright for House of Flying Daggers sold for million!"

"How can they be the same? The cost of 'Love' was only 500 million yuan, while 'House of Flying Daggers' cost 2.9 million yuan!"

"The copyright for 'Love' sold for 380 million dollars, several times more than the cost! The copyright for 'House of Flying Daggers' sold for million yuan, but it hasn't even recouped its investment yet!"

"But the most embarrassing thing this time is the Sunglasses King. He didn't win the award, and he didn't sell the copyright!"

"The key is that '2046' took a full five years to film. After this, I guess no one will dare to ask him to make a movie again..."

(End of this chapter)