hollywood draw

In the office of the Warner Bros., several executives present looked at each other. Several of them had a tacit understanding. Warner would definitely invest in this project. The main consideration was such a large production cost. Can the market acceptance of such an alternative film be the same as his previous two films?

As they discussed at the regular meeting, with his successful business achievements and a million-dollar investment, Warner Bros. could even invest with his eyes closed. With his directorial talent, there was no possibility of a failure.

But the cost of this project is tens of millions of dollars. In any era of this money, it is a considerable amount. Any company that needs to invest so much money will seriously consider gains and losses.

Jonathan Keller reached out and clicked the script on the table. "DC Comics will authorize your characters. If the film is officially started, we will send staff to participate in the production of the film."

"No problem!" Wayne nodded in agreement. "With DC professionals, we can communicate at any time if there is anything wrong with the film production."

There is nothing we can do about this. Since Wayne wants to use other people's cartoon characters, he must accept their supervisor.

He was very clear about DC Comics' concerns, and they were afraid that the film would be completely separated from the character setting and affect the company's revenue.

Kevin Teshura and Jeff Robinov looked at each other and understood that the project had basically been decided, and even if there was still an audit work to be done, it was just a formality.

Everyone present has seen the script. If Warner Bros. is unwilling to invest, just change the background setting of the clown Arthur in the script, and it will immediately become another video.

This method is very common in Hollywood, and there is no need to make too many plot changes. It is very simple to change the clown's name and background. Warner Bros. cannot push this director to the competitors like Twentieth Century Fox.

"Director Greenberg, in addition to the investment of 50 million US dollars, your plan also requires a live shooting in New York?" Jeff Robinoff asked with his eyes narrowed.

"Yes, everyone knows that New York is Gotham in reality, but this requires communication between Warner and the New York City government. If the filming begins, there will be many scenes that need to be closed."

Wayne obviously had a headache about this, but New York is the best choice at present.

This world's financial capital, city of wealth, and an international metropolis composed of chaos and order are naturally suitable as the background of the film.

Wayne thought about it and emphasized, "What is Gotham? My understanding is that this is a modern New York that amplifies all negative emotions and exaggerates the version of the negative emotions. A large city that makes the people at the bottom breathless, a decayed city with bright and beautiful surfaces but has rotten to the roots."

Jeff Robinoff frowned tightly. "Wayne, even if Warner Brothers come forward and communicate with the New York City government, they will never let you close the road for a long time to shoot. It's New York!"

Of course he thought of this. If he really couldn't shoot the scene according to the plan, he had other plans.

"I'm not a stubborn academic!" Wayne knew that he had achieved his goal when he heard the other party's tone. "It's not a technical school. As long as it is beneficial to the film, it doesn't matter whether the picture is shot in a real scene or a model.

However, in the video settings, there are many unavoidable shots, which must be shot in real scenes. The remaining shots that can be replaced can be considered using CG."

After listening to his shooting plan, several people nodded. As long as they were not obsessed with the entire real-life shooting, there were many methods available, not only CG, but also many methods such as props and models.

"Warner will promote the review of the video as soon as possible, and you can go back and do some preparations in advance." Kevin Tessulhara said with a smile.

"We will notify your agent after the review and wait until your personal treatment is negotiated. Warner will hold a media meeting to announce the project of the video."

These are inevitable. Wayne was not the later James Cameron. Even if the later King of the World was turned on, he could not avoid all media. The more he invested in the film, the more he needed to promote it as soon as possible.

After the main talks, the few people relaxed, and Wayne politely offered to say goodbye.

"Director Greenberg, I'll be with you." When I went out, DC Comics' Jonathan Keller stopped him and walked to him and whispered.

"Let's go down and talk a few words alone."

The three of them went downstairs to the Warner Building's rest area and sat down. Jonathan Keller looked at Wayne and said with a smile: "If this film can still be successful, you will become one of the most alternative first-tier commercial directors in Hollywood."

"I'm just trying to do my job well." Wayne said modestly, thinking about the other person's purpose in his mind. As an executive, time is very precious, and he can't just want to chat for a few words.

"Okay, I'm actually still a little bit confused about the Joker project." Jonathan Keller stared in his eyes, trying to see through his true thoughts.

"I see in the film ambition, not just the ambition for the character Arthur, but you leave several foreshadowings in the script."

Wayne sighed inwardly that the other party is worthy of being the head of DC Comics. He has done it very secretly, but he still noticed it.

"You guessed it, there's nothing to say. I hope it's not just the movie Joker, but there's still a chance to make more DC comic characters in the future. Don't you think all your superheroes are particularly in line with my style?"

Jonathan Keller recalled superheroes and stories, and was confused by his half-true explanation. Wayne was right. All the characters and stories under DC were quite in line with the dark style of suffering and deep hatred.

Regardless of Jonathan Keller sitting on the sofa thinking, Wayne saw the agent and the accountant go downstairs, greeted the other party and stood up and left.

"How is it? Have you settled it all?" After the car started, Wayne began to care about his income.

Colin Howard took out some documents from his bag and pointed them out to him. "Most of them have been checked clearly, and there may be some sharing required by the director's union in the future, but that part is long-term income and the proportion is very small."

The print on the file is clear and clear. The total box office of "Escape from the Deadly Town" in North America was US$165 million. Although there are still several remote theaters that have not yet been removed, those are meaningless and the profits are all from theater companies.

The global box office has exceeded US$300 million, but the overseas part has nothing to do with him.

According to the director contract signed with Warner Bros., if the film's box office can reach ten times the production cost, that is, 50 million US dollars, Wayne will receive 5% of the total box office in North America as an incentive share for director's work.

The box office in North America reached 100 million US dollars, 10%.

$150 million, fifteen percent...

Although Warner Bros. believes he will succeed, he obviously did not expect the box office to explode so high.

So according to the signed contract, Wayne can get 15% of the total box office of the film in North America, which is a huge sum of $24.75 million.

This part of the income is stipulated to die, except for filing taxes before April 15 next year, he does not need to pay any additional costs.

"Look, Wayne, what a dazzling number." Jimmy's face turned red with excitement, and she waved her arms while talking.

He is the person with the most reason to be happy except Wayne. A large part of this income will be distributed to Jimmy, which is much more than the salary CAA gives him.

"Tax avoidance, Jimmy, Colin!" Wayne was also very happy, but the first thought of seeing this money was heartache. One problem that can never be avoided in North America is tax payment. As an excessive tax resistance, only tax payment and death are eternal.

With more than 20 million US dollars in cash, Wayne's face was thrusting in pain as long as he silently calculated the tax he had to pay in his heart.

It has to be said that although his soul still has the mark of an Oriental, his whole person has become a qualified Jewish capitalist.

"Colin, you have to register for a charity foundation for me as soon as possible. Jimmy, please help him get the time to get it done."

There are many legal means of avoiding taxes in North America, and the most useful one is charity, so almost all the high-income groups in Hollywood have their own charity foundations.

Most celebrities do it by pursuing the foundation’s account once, and their daily food, clothing, housing and transportation are all expenses in the foundation’s account. The things involved are simply impossible to check.

Of course, Wayne will do the same. As long as the charity foundation is registered, all his living expenses, including the estate expenses, will be taken to the foundation's account.

Even if you really need to spend real money to do something, it would be better than just handing it over to the tax bureau, and at least you can gain some reputation.

"The box office share will be shared by Warner Bros. tomorrow." Colin Howard said calmly. "I will register the Charity Foundation as soon as possible, you won't worry about this."

Speaking of which, as an accountant and financial advisor, he is much more worry-free than his father's view of Howard. Most of his job is to stare at Wayne's stocks in New York without worrying about profit issues.

Although this kind of job cannot use his professional skills, who doesn’t like a high-paying and comfortable job?

"Wayne, have you ever had a plan to use a large amount of cash?" Colin remembered the stocks in his hand. His boss had never cared about it since he bought it.

"I suggest continuing to buy Microsoft and Oracle stocks, and other Internet companies can also consider it. The market value of these two companies has been growing healthily. Now, as long as the stocks related to the Internet are going up like crazy."

Colin's suggestion reminded Wayne that buying these two stocks is definitely the safest way to invest. He just needs to withdraw before the bubble bursts.