Chapter 232 Absolute Support
Chapter 232 Absolute Support
"Clap clap clap!"
Wang Hao's words caused silence in the entire reception room for a while, and finally Miyamoto Keita smiled and clapped his hands.
“It’s true that heroes emerge from youth. I admire your confidence, Wang Sang.
Since you are so confident, Wang Sang, we at Sony Pictures will also trust you completely for once."
As soon as Keita Miyamoto said this, the atmosphere in the room immediately eased a lot.
Wang Hao also smiled slightly.
"Mr. Miyamoto, Howard, what I said just now was not to say how great I am.
I just want to say that professional matters should be left to professionals. If Hollywood film and television companies can make hit movies just by using their system, then why would you come to me for help?"
Miyamoto Keita nodded in agreement.
“Indeed, professional matters should be left to professionals.
The movie universe is a new type of project, and Hollywood is still in the initial stages of exploration. Therefore, we at Sony Pictures are very willing to cooperate with you, Wang Sang, and we believe in your talent very much.”
The two smiled at each other, and Howard Bruno on the side could only say helplessly:
"Okay, okay, Wang, I will go and convince the company's top management.
Regarding the [Galaxy Cinematic Universe], Columbia still wants to reach a strategic cooperation with your company.
For this movie universe project, everything will be based on your ideas and plans. Columbia does not need control over the project, but only participates in investment dividends and fully cooperates with you.
But Wang, you have to agree that Columbia is the only partner of the Galaxy Cinematic Universe in Hollywood. We have the overseas distribution rights for the series of films, and at the same time, the peripherals and co-branding of the films must be mainly distributed through Columbia’s channels.”
"Of course."
Wang Hao nodded without much hesitation.
In Hollywood, there are only a few large film and television groups. If you don't cooperate with Sony Columbia on film-related matters, you have to cooperate with several other companies.
"We have always had a pleasant cooperation, right? I don't want to change someone else and rebuild trust and build a relationship again."
Having said that, Wang Hao added.
"Of course, we have to add one more thing. Columbia has the priority investment and distribution rights, but if Columbia is not interested in one of our projects, it cannot stop us from cooperating with other interested Hollywood film and television companies.
You only have the priority, not the exclusive right.”
"can."
Keita Miyamoto made the decision and agreed decisively.
"Then I wish us a happy cooperation in advance!"
Wang Hao was about to stand up and shake hands with Miyamoto Keita, but he said:
"No hurry, no hurry, Mr. Wang, please take a seat. In addition to the cooperation with the [Galaxy Cinematic Universe], we at Sony Pictures have another project that we would like to work closely with you, Mr. Wang."
Wang Hao sat down. Although he had some guesses in his mind, he still asked curiously, "Oh, what project is it?"
"Spider-Man." Keita Miyamoto uttered three words.
"Spider-Man?"
Howard Bruno and Katsumi Ihara, who were sitting nearby, seemed to have known about this for a long time and were not surprised at all.
“Yes, Spider-Man!
"Shanghai Wang, Sony Pictures would like to entrust you with the overall planning of the Spider-Man Cinematic Universe project, and you will be responsible for helping Sony Pictures create a brand new Spider-Man Cinematic Universe. I wonder if you are interested."
Wang Hao knew that this was Sony's highlight today, and it was also what he expected.
After all, no matter how good the Galaxy Cinematic Universe is, it belongs to outsiders and can never compare to your own children.
And as far as Wang Hao knows, the most recent version of Spider-Man shot by Sony Pictures is Spider-Man 3, which was released in North America in May this year.
The total investment of this movie was 2.58 million US dollars, the North American box office was 3.36 million US dollars, and the global box office was only more than 8 million US dollars. If you really calculate it, it is only a small profit. Compared with the previous two "Spider-Man" movies, the gap is too big.
Coupled with the fact that the reputation of "Spider-Man 3" has plummeted, the entire "Spider-Man" movie series has come to an end. Even if Sony Pictures forces "Spider-Man 4", it is likely to be in trouble.
Wang Hao remembers that Sony Pictures waited for a while before restarting another "Amazing Spider-Man" series, but only two films were made.
Then, it was time to cooperate with Marvel Pictures to bring Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
However, before Wang Hao traveled through time, Sony Pictures seemed to be seeking to separate "Spider-Man" from Marvel.
This shows that Sony Pictures really does not want to let go of "Spider-Man", a very famous IP and cash cow in North America.
And now the appearance of Wang Hao seems to have given them another new choice - [Spider-Man Cinematic Universe].
This has more potential than any Spider-Man movie series, and it is also easier to tell a story in the capital market.
Wang Hao was well aware of this, and the other party's idea happened to coincide with his original intention of approaching Sony Pictures.
Support Sony Pictures to create the Spider-Man Cinematic Universe, seize Marvel's resources and let it compete with Marvel. At the same time, Galaxy Pictures will develop secretly behind Sony and strive to improve the production level of Chinese films. This is Wang Hao's plan for the next ten years against Marvel, Hollywood's strongest enemy.
As for ten years from now, by then, Marvel Studios itself will have gone downhill and they won't have to worry about it.
Besides, the reason why Wang Hao announced the big project "Galaxy Cinematic Universe" at the Shanghai International Film Festival in June this year was to occupy the title of "Father of the Cinematic Universe" before "Marvel Cinematic Universe".
In the future, whenever we talk about the "movie universe", we cannot avoid mentioning Wang Hao.
However, the example of "Galaxy Cinematic Universe" alone is not enough for him to establish this title.
If he can help Sony Pictures create a "Spider-Man Cinematic Universe", then the title of "Father of the Cinematic Universe" will be truly worthy of the title.
Of course, even if he was willing, Wang Hao would not agree immediately.
Facing Miyamoto Keita's invitation, he hesitated for a moment, tapped the coffee table in front of him with his fingertips, and then looked up and asked the other party:
“So how much power do I have as the chief planner of this project?
How determined is Sony Pictures to create this Spider-Man Cinematic Universe? "
After hearing Wang Hao's question, Miyamoto Keita thought carefully for a moment before saying:
"Wang Sang, I'm not lying to you. As long as I control Sony Pictures for one day, Sony Pictures will fully support you in creating the Spider-Man Cinematic Universe!"
(End of this chapter)