This director only makes bad movies

Xu Nan asked: "Didn't you tell people at Netflix that the star of our movie is Paris, and Paris has been very popular on the Internet recently? In addition, we are a series of movies, and we are waiting for the follow-up "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" " and "Franklin" are released, the popularity of "Washington" will also increase, and it is definitely not a loss for them to buy the streaming rights at a high price."

Avi nodded: "Of course I said this, that's why they were willing to increase the purchase price to $500,000."

Xu Nan was so angry that the two chips for co-writing and starring Paris and a series of movies could only increase to half a million US dollars?

Too much bullying.

But Qi returned to Qi, Xu Nan really didn't have any good solution.

It's not like Disney. He has a big family and a big business. If he says he wants to open a video playback platform, he will open a video playback platform. Even the two major entertainment overlords AMC Theaters and Imperial Theaters have to suffer from Netflix occasionally, let alone It's his small company.

There is no way, the store is bullying customers.

But the price of 8.5 million is really a bit low.

Xu Nan frowned and thought for a while, pacing in the room and thinking.

Avi persuaded: "President, why don't we agree."

"Netflix has always been like this. Other film and television companies basically treat us the same as us. Some small film and television companies are not as good as us."

Xu Nan shook his head: "No, this is a series of movies, and the popularity is so high. If the price of the first one cannot be sold, then the prices of subsequent movies will be even lower."

"In this case, you go contact Disney and ask them what price they are willing to pay."

Xu Nan has cooperated with people from the Disney theater chain before, so he has some connections. Since Netflix can't provide a satisfactory price, it's not impossible to contact Disney.

In the streaming media market in the United States, only Disney is slightly competitive and dares to compete with Netflix. Others, such as Apple, are just minions and are of no use at all.

Avi hesitated and said: "Disney doesn't have much money. Their budget is mainly used to purchase large-scale productions, and they may not necessarily buy our movies."

Xu Nan said: "I know, but I still go and ask. Maybe Disney is willing to pay a high price. After all, they are also a very strong company. They can't just watch Netflix occupy the market. If it doesn't work, then they can only sell it to Netflix. .”

Avi nodded: "Okay, I'll contact Disney right away."

Avi left the office.

But what Xu Nan didn't expect was that Netflix's representative Anthony suddenly called.

"Hey, Xu, when will we sign the contract for the online broadcast rights of the movie "Washington"? I can't wait."

Xu Nan immediately complained: "My old friend, the price of 8.5 million is really too low. The box office of our movie is close to 130 million. According to industry practice, it shouldn't be this price."

Anthony responded immediately: "My friend, this is the price I paid after fighting with my boss. You must know that your movie is just a spoof film, and the quality is very average. In the past, when we purchased the online copyright of spoof films, the price has never been It doesn’t exceed five million US dollars, so we are already very generous to you.”

Xu Nan rolled his eyes.

He also never offered more than five million US dollars for other spoof films, making it seem like he was given a huge discount.

Other spoof films have his high popularity and high box office.

The emotional card has been played, but isn’t playing the emotional card a hooligan when discussing business?

"Anthony, you should know that my movie has a box office of 130 million U.S. dollars and caused a sensation all over the Internet. The main character is Paris. Is she running for president now?"

Anthony quickly replied: "She has now given up on running."

Xu Nan replied: "But she is more popular, right? The price of 8.5 million is too low."

Anthony said coldly: "This is the final price and it will never change. We are the only choice you have."

After speaking, Anthony hung up the phone.

Xu Nan was a little helpless.

After all, the store is still bullying customers. Netflix is ​​so powerful in the United States that there is almost nothing he can do.

Now it depends on whether Avi can bring good news to Disney.

In just half a day, Avi came back: "Disney is only willing to pay $6 million."

Xu Nan: "."

No wonder Disney, the largest theater chain and the largest film and television company, can't compete with Netflix. At this price, he can't complain.

Xu Nan had no choice but to sigh: "Then we have no choice but to sell it to Netflix. However, the price of 8.5 million is still too low. You continue to talk to them and try to improve it. The higher the better. .”

"Okay." Avi left the office.

However, the two of them knew that 8.5 million was already the final price. The so-called grinding was of no use. When it came to real money, no one would give in easily.

But something Xu Nan didn't expect happened. Avi came back soon, his face a little ugly.

"Netflix is ​​only willing to pay $7 million now, and this is the final price and it will never change."

"Why?" Xu Nan was shocked.

Avi hesitated for a moment, and then said: "It seems that they found out about looking for Disney."

Xu Nan frowned.

Is this a warning from Netflix? Are you trying to scare the monkeys?

But shopping around is not a normal practice. Anyone who only sells something to one shop should find multiple sellers and ask about the price, right?

The situation is a little bad. Netflix's acquisition price is $1.5 million less. This is a huge loss for him, which is enough to make several movies.

But the problem is that Netflix is ​​the absolute leader in streaming media in the United States. There is no competitor. Disney’s bid is so low that Xu Nan has no means to counterattack.

If there is no competition, it’s so fucked up. If you want to negotiate terms with them, you can’t do it. You can only accept their terms.

Xu Nan thought for a long time and said in a deep voice: "Continue to talk to Netflix and see if we can negotiate a higher price."

"It's difficult," Avi reminded.

Xu Nan said helplessly: "Try your best."

In fact, even if the streaming rights cannot be sold, it will not have a big impact on Xu Nan. This is an original movie, and the revenue mainly comes from the box office and overseas box office. The streaming rights are just a supplement.

But being stuck by Netflix without any ability to fight back is really frustrating.

Anthony suddenly called: "Xu, seven million dollars. This is because of our previous friendship. Your unauthorized contact with Disney makes people very angry. If it weren't for my efforts to fight with my boss, I might not even have seven million dollars." Not even dollars.”

Xu Nan replied: "I think a piece of goods has the right to inquire about several companies."

Anthony replied coldly: "Your right does not exist here."

Xu Nan frowned.

Anthony added: "Xu, the contract must be signed within twenty-four hours, otherwise, the price will drop further."

Bang, Anthony hung up the phone again.