Chinese entertainment starts with idols

Chapter 57 Why do you care so much?

The more capable you are, the harder you have to work!

Just then, Lin Feng finished discussing "Swords of Legends" with Hu Shan, and then took out a stack of scripts from his hands and handed them to Hu Shan, saying somewhat embarrassedly:

"Um, Sister Hu, I'll have to trouble you a bit more. I have some film and television rights for a few scripts I wrote myself. Could you please help me register the corresponding copyrights?"

In particular, these few film and television scripts must be registered for Korean copyrights, and these other scripts must be registered for corresponding Hollywood copyrights. If you're unsure, just register for global copyrights directly. Don't think it's too much trouble; this is crucial to our future development plans!

"Wow! So many! Did you write all of these? You're amazing! You even got Korean and Hollywood rights. Are you planning to expand beyond Asia and go global? Tsk tsk, impressive!"

No wonder the first clause in your contract with EE-Media was about copyright; you were prepared all along! You were really good at hiding it! I bet Boss Long is regretting it to death now.

Putting everything else aside, just take your song "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky" for example. I've heard many singers want to cover it, and the copyright for just that one song alone could bring you a lot of income.

"Sister Hu, you can't say that! Besides, we're family now! And I'm not stupid. If President Long hadn't agreed to this, I definitely wouldn't have signed that agency contract!"

So, I still maintain that signing the contract back then was the right decision, and the fact that Ms. Long was able to sign me isn't something she regrets, but rather something that makes her happiest!

"Alright, alright! You're the most cunning one! But with so many film and television rights, plus the previous 'Love is Not Blind' and 'Swords of Legends,' this is no small matter."

"You'll need professionals, especially legal personnel. I think you should set up a dedicated film and television company to avoid future troubles with investment and production," Hu Shan suggested.

Yes! This is a better approach. Just like Jin Yong, there are specialized agencies to handle his copyrights. Moreover, the situation regarding copyright agency varies in different regions and fields. Lin Feng should establish a specialized agency or film and television company.

Lin Feng thought for a moment and said, "Then let's set up a professional film and television company. However, my agency contract is still with Tianyu Media, which is not very convenient. How about this, let's register a company in my mother's name first, and call it Fengrui Film and Television."

"Great! 'Fengrui Film & Television' sounds nice. I'll set up the company first, then register the copyright. I'll let you know as soon as anything comes up."

Hu Shan had just finished speaking when she received a call from the "Painted Skin 2" production team. They had surprisingly agreed to Lin Feng's side receiving 5% of the box office revenue.

Previously, Huayi Brothers had only offered Lin Feng a fixed salary of 50 yuan. Now, they had actually agreed to a 5% share of the box office revenue. Not to mention Hu Shan, even Lin Feng couldn't believe it.

It's worth noting that "Painted Skin 1" grossed 2.32 million yuan in 2008. If we calculate the 5% box office share based on this performance, the actor's salary would be:

2.32亿*35%（製片方分成比例约为30%至40%）*5%（票房分成）=406万。

In other words, based on the box office performance of "Painted Skin 1" at the time, Lin Feng would have received a salary of 406 million yuan according to this 5% box office revenue share.

It's worth noting that the salaries of the two leading actresses in "Painted Skin 2" are around this amount: Zhao Wei is 450 million and Zhou Xun is 400 million. It's a bit unbelievable that Lin Feng's salary jumped from 50 to this amount.

Moreover, "Painted Skin 2" had double the investment and a bigger cast. In addition, the number of screens in China has increased rapidly in recent years. The final box office results will definitely not be lower than "Painted Skin 1". If we take the 5% box office share, Lin Feng's salary will definitely be more than the simple 406 million.

Lin Feng couldn't understand it at all. He knew that in his previous life, "Painted Skin 2" had grossed a whopping 7.02 million yuan, briefly topping the all-time box office charts for mainland Chinese films! (excluding Hollywood movies)

要是以前世《画皮2》票房成绩来计算：7亿*35%（製片方分成比例）*5%（票房分成）=1225万。

Is there some problem here? Or are the investors, Ningxia Film and Huayi, lacking confidence, or are they overestimating Lin Feng?

Sometimes, too much good is bad. Lin Feng was hesitant to accept the offer, and was even a little afraid.

Just then, Lin Feng received a call from Yang Mi. "Lin Feng, I got a good deal by working with you. You gave me 50 yuan for 'Painted Skin 2' before, but now you've raised it to 100 million yuan. I have to thank you. We can work together again!"

However, these film companies are a bit underhanded. They don't offer so much upfront, waiting until you refuse before raising the fee and discussing cooperation again. But why do you insist on taking 5% of the box office revenue? What if the movie flops?

"Painted Skin 1 made over 200 million, so how could Painted Skin 2, with its big investment and star-studded cast, possibly flop? Its box office can't be worse than Painted Skin 1's. Based on Painted Skin 1's box office performance, you can calculate how much money I can make."

As for your comment about the movie flopping, well, flopping is flopping. What can I do? At most, I only lost 100 million. What's that little risk?

Yang Mi did a quick calculation and could figure out that Lin Feng's earnings from box office revenue sharing were no small sum. She was even a little envious of Lin Feng; he was so shrewd and good at making money.

"I should have asked for a share of the box office revenue too, but I doubt I'd get it. I don't have your confidence. But how dare you ask for 5% of the box office revenue so directly? What if we can't reach an agreement?"

"If we couldn't reach an agreement, we couldn't reach one. Actually, I never intended to act in this movie in the first place. Why would I play the second male lead for someone else?!"

"Ah! So this is your confidence! I thought something was up!"

"What do you think I am? Do you think I'm the heir of Huayi? That's why I'm suddenly a little scared that something's going on here. Otherwise, why would Huayi agree to my condition so easily?" Lin Feng still doesn't quite understand.

"Who knows? Why do you care so much? You're just asking for money, why wouldn't you take it? It's all written in the contract anyway, can you go back on your word later? If not, just sue him!"

That's right, that's the idea. Lin Feng realized that he wasn't as insightful as Yang Mi. Why worry so much? If it's a windfall, then he should just open his mouth and eat it!

"Thank you! My little Mi! You're pretty amazing."

"I never imagined that I, Yang Mi, would one day be able to answer Lin Feng's questions. It's truly an honor!"

...

Although the salary for "Painted Skin 2" couldn't be paid right now, Lin Feng already had 5 million yuan in hand, which was enough to officially launch "Love is Not Blind" and put it into the preparation stage. As for the remaining money, he could wait.

Lin Feng also directly called director Xue Xiaolu and screenwriter Bao Jingjing, saying, "Love is Not Blind can officially start production now. My schedule is from June to August, any of these three months are fine."

As for the female lead, Lin Feng doesn't plan to worry about it. He'll let the director and screenwriter choose for her first, and then decide when the final casting is done.

这样林锋今年的时间就基本安排满了，3月份《观音山》上映、4月至6月拍摄《鸿门宴传奇》、6月至8月《失恋33天》、9月至11月《画皮2》，

In between, there are various event announcements, GG endorsements, and so on. After finishing this year's work, Lin Feng will be able to establish himself firmly in the industry, and then he can take a break.

At the same time, Lin Feng heard the familiar "ding" sound of the system settlement again.

[Work: Palace]

"Quality of the work": 3 stars; Although the plot has serious flaws, many loopholes in historical logic, and the handling of the emotional lines is a bit melodramatic, it is a benchmark work in the time-travel genre.

"Production Revenue": 4 stars; The series has generated substantial revenue from product placement and video views have repeatedly reached new highs, but excessive commercialization has sparked controversy.

Awards for the work: No stars; no professional awards yet.

"Impact": 4.5 stars; the first Qing Dynasty time-travel drama to be broadcast on a large scale, and the first phenomenal hit of 2011.

"Personal Contribution": 3 stars; an important male lead.

"Final rating": Initial rating 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 stars (0.5 stars premium), final rating 4 stars.

I've earned another half star. I'll keep these four stars for now, because the movie "Buddha Mountain" is about to be released, and I'll be able to collect at least five stars to draw a "gold card".

At this time, Lin Feng was on his way to promote the movie "Buddha Mountain".

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