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It was also Daniel's first visit to Disney's headquarters in Burbank, where the world-renowned great company started and became Hollywood's biggest player.

Group Robert Iger and Dick Cook from Disney Studios greeted Daniel and his party in person.

This time, Daniel led an official visit from the Daniel Investment Department of DD Films.

Dark plush Burberry tailored suits made young Daniel feel more like a company executive than a superstar.

"Every time I see you, I always feel that we are really getting old."

"So you're going to tell me when I first entered Disney that you don't really want to see me, Bob?"

Robert let out a hearty laugh. Although they will complete an important negotiation today, involving tens of millions of money exchanges, both of them are trying to create a more harmonious atmosphere - "Pirates of the Caribbean" has just suffered an accident, if this At that time, the main producer, distributor and second investor and the actor were in conflict - it was really hard for the industry to believe that it would be a successful project, and it was hard for the audience not to feel awkward about the film.

Visited Disney's exhibit room for two hours.

It's been an extraordinary morning of how Disney has created animated characters over eighty years and how the company has gotten to where it is today. In 2001, the previous year, the company's founder, Walt Disney, celebrated his 100th birthday, and Disney's parks around the world also held some promotional celebrations.

Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Snow White, Dwarfs, Cinderella, Alice, Sleeping Beauty, Pooh—and many other animated characters that are very familiar to people all over the world. Their birth and development are displayed in this exhibition hall with the most original materials, such as all manuscripts. Image design process, etc.

"It's really awesome, it's all a badge of honor for Disney."

"I'm glad you like it here." Robert looked at these achievements and was quite proud.

After a brief period of harmony, when the two sides sat on both sides of the negotiating table, the atmosphere naturally entered a tense process - even though the size of the two sides was so different, large companies with a market value of tens of billions and companies with a valuation of just over 100 million. brat.

"Actually, Bob. I didn't think to visit Disney headquarters today. Because of the Pirates of the Caribbean supplemental investment, there shouldn't be any disputes. After all, our contract is pretty clear. There is also no shortage of funds to make this project even better.” Daniel’s pen in his hand is cycled at the negotiating table, which is a rather annoying habit, “So. I can’t understand what Disney is expressing to us. You hope Take full responsibility for this additional investment of up to 38 million, so that our investment ratio can be adjusted from 2: 1 to 3: 22: 1. In addition, you also hope that through cash compensation, this will be further extended The ratio is increased to 4:1. So, Disney is trying to eat the small now? Or should you think about it and buy dd directly?"

This request from Disney is of course rude, but this is the prerogative of big companies, if the person sitting opposite is not DD, but Universal or Paramount. Such discussions simply do not arise. Conversely, if the other party is not Daniel's company, then Disney may take a tougher move. after all. Much of Disney's expected improvement these days is related to Daniel.

The amount of discussion about "Pirates of the Caribbean" in public spaces such as mb and imdb makes it one of the most watched works next year. And Daniel's temporary farewell, but also increased the value of this project.

"No, Daniel, we're just looking for a better solution." Robert was still kind. "Don't think that this is Disney encroaching on dd's power, it's not! As a dd, an investment of more than 10 million yuan can completely open a new work. I remember that "Greek Wedding" only invested more than 1,000 yuan. Wan, that's a good business that Disney is also coveting. dd should keep doing it, shouldn't it? More projects, more experience, more connections, instead of putting money into a big, uncertain future Project. These words are from my heart.

We will not estimate the proportion of investment interests owned by dd at this time based on the original investment. The valuation given by Disney is 45 million. The movie has not even been completed, and dd has made 10 million. Isn't this the most cost-effective Business. Even if we wait until the final account period, this project has to make us at least 150 million in profit before it is possible to bring such a big return to dd. What's more, Disney only requires that the ratio of dd be controlled at 20%, not lower.

You know, within Disney, only if the investment ratio reaches 80%, it is possible to give the best publicity and promotion treatment, which means that Disney will make full use of its own resources and ingenuity, so as to make the most of the money in addition to the box office. The income can be satisfactory. Calculated from this point of view, in fact, this will not harm your absolute income. 20% might earn more than 33.3%, for dd. "

These are the words of a successful entrepreneur.

It sounds like Daniel thinks he is a fool for not selling.

"Bob, so what I heard from you is true? Disney is deliberately promoting "Pirates of the Caribbean" vigorously, and you think it has value. However, with this understanding, you hope that Let dd give up his rights. No, Bob, this is not how Disney treats partners. If you have more confidence in yourself and me, dd can't join this project, you should know, How rare is dd's promise at the beginning, we are willing to let Disney recover the cost in advance, and then start to get our own money back, this is the sincerity of dd, I don't think you have ever seen a more sincere investor. However, , Now when you think this project is profitable, you decide to ignore everything before and use the promotion force. Can I say it is intimidation? Yes, intimidating us to give up our rights. I still can't believe that this is a What has happened, I have been so impressed with Disney, I have so much admiration for this great company."

This is the first time Melissa, Ferguson and Daniel's investment staff have seen Daniel at the negotiating table.

His acting skills are also useful here. The Disney executives sitting across from him are his audience. With his own tone, lines, micro-movements and expressions, he successfully performed an angry, disappointed, and seemingly right " A rookie boss who knows nothing. He tried his best to make the "villains" realize that he was a sinful, wrong, perpetrator who should have a troubled conscience.

It's just that he didn't tell Melissa and the others like that before he came.

At the time he was relaxed, even smiling.

"Since Disney wants it, we have no choice but to give it. If we have to stick to the end, maybe this is the last deal. If we offend Disney, we will not only lose a partner, but also have a powerful enemy. So the current The main goal is not to keep 30% of the shares, but how to sell them at a high price, this time, we have to slaughter them hard to enrich our cash pool."

With the account period of "Greek Wedding", the money in the cash account of Daniel's investment department has been rising rapidly.

Moreover, "Greek Wedding" also earns a lot of money from peripherals. They have authorized dozens of wedding companies, allowing them to provide customers with authentic "Greek weddings" according to the wedding model in the movie plot. In addition, they also made a lot of money from the authorization of marriage and dating websites. At the beginning of the project, Daniel had hoped to place advertisements on the website, but was rejected. As a result, to use the name of "Greek Wedding" to implement a new blind date project on the website, h needs to pay dozens of times more than the original price.

And the images of Daniel and Nia are also sold as figures. Although they can't be compared with "The Lord of the Rings", with the guarantee of a huge number of viewers, the income is also very high.

In addition to these, the more orthodox income also includes the first round of TV rights sold to 3 million US dollars, and the DVD to be released in early December, which has also become one of the most anticipated movies in the audio industry. The soundtrack is available online. The download volume is also quite high, and the episode "Eternal Love" broadcasted when the movie gets married has also become the most popular choice for marriage proposals and on-demand confessions.

Therefore, the first work in the dd film library will continue to harvest dollars for Daniel.

When Daniel said that he hoped that the cash bank would become more and more abundant, Melissa and others were quite puzzled. Daniel had no new projects recently, and it seemed that he really hoped to let go in 2004. Taking the money back from Disney and putting it in the bank is kind of an idiot.

In fact, only Daniel knows that ~www.novelmt.com~Pirates of the Caribbean 1 is only over 600 million at the global box office, which is far worse than the subsequent 2.3 films. In terms of other income, Disney has some ways to cheat dd's money, but now they want to curb Disney's greed, but they don't have enough ability.

Therefore, according to his estimates, he believes that in "The Curse of the Black Pearl", it is difficult for the investment department to get back more than 150 million yuan in the end, and adding 10 million yuan needs to be invested, the total investment will be 4600 million. million or more. While a 300% yield is already high, it may not be fully recovered until four or five years from now. For Daniel, this is a bit unworthy, if they can get a good price combination from Disney, such as their expected 30 million + 20%, or 90 million to take all the shares.

But Disney's current 10 million + 20% is definitely not a solution that dd can accept.

At the negotiating table, the "angry" Daniel stepped down and let Melissa lead the negotiation. Of course, Robert Iger also started smoking his Cuban cigar, watching his employees compete with the civilized and persevering women. every benefit. (To be continued)

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