After Zhang Chu hung up the phone, he returned to the front of the computer and switched the page of the monitor to the browser.

Logically speaking, the copyright transaction of "Young Pi" has not even appeared, but Chu Lan and Zhang Bowen, who are far away in Jiangcheng, can actually know some news.

This must contain something that Zhang Chu didn’t know. Where did the price of 10 million US dollars come from?

The person involved himself didn't understand it, and he had to remind him to know it.

Zhang Chu entered the words "Youth Pi" in the search bar, then pressed the Enter key with his finger, and he suddenly searched for countless news!

"Hollywood robs Chinese copyrights, and the valuation of the young Pi is worth tens of millions of US dollars"

"Foreign media reports that the adaptation rights of Pit film and television are sought after, Warner Universal Sony Focus Lions Gate joined the competition!"

"Excuse me! Zhang Chu's movie has become popular abroad again!"

"The commercial value of "Young Pi" has increased significantly, and professionals have revealed that its adaptation rights are already at a sky-high price of seven figures."

"The magical young man Zhang Chu created another miracle! It is rumored that Warner signed a contract with "Boy Pi" with a large sum of money, with a transaction amount exceeding 12 million US dollars!"

"A inventory of literary works adapted into classic movies, Zhang Chu occupied two seats!"

"Authoritative American media confirmed that Telescope Pictures and Weinstein Pictures have joined the competition to compete for the right to adapt the film!"

"The top scorer in the college entrance examination and the number one talent of Yan University, Zhang Chu, is expected to top this year's rich writer list!"

These news made Zheng Zhang Chu stunned. Is there really so many people who snatched his book "Boyant Pi"?

Why didn't he receive any news? When he saw the so-called foreign media reports, he laughed.

There are speculations throughout the article, and it is said that maybe it is waiting for words, but it seems that the Chinese media is final and they are rushing to report it one by one!

Tens of millions of dollars are astronomical, not to mention that this is just a student.

The false news spread so much that it was so popular that Zhang Chu was eye-opening.

Although this is beneficial to the sales and popularity of "Pi" book, it still leaves many hidden dangers in general.

If the real deal is released at that time, it is not the level of tens of millions of dollars that netizens expect, it may arouse the disgust of netizens, thinking that this is Zhang Chu and the others are hyping, which will ruin their reputation!

It is worthy of being popular in Hollywood that domestic book works, and there were very few copyright transactions before.

For Chinese audiences, seeing Chinese elements in Hollywood blockbusters is no longer a new thing. In order to gain the lead in the Chinese film market, Hollywood producers will appear in various moves.

Before, there were only special editions in the Chinese market, selecting Chinese actors, or placing the story where the story takes place in a domestic city, but it was the first time that the news has spared no effort to win the adaptation rights of China's best-selling films!

Of course, Hollywood adaptation of Chinese literary works is not the first, but I have never seen such a fantastic report.

The copyright of the TV series "Detective Sherlock" did attract several TV stations, but it was basically reported by the media after the transaction was completed, and the strength was not as strong as this one.

TV series are inherently weaker than movies in terms of style and attention!

In fact, those producers have very open minds. The Chinese scripts they target are not only science fiction themes or police and gangster themes.

"Boyant Pi" has a very high attention, just like the nickname given by the British media, it is the least likely book work to be adapted.

In China, although its popularity is very high, its sales volume, reader reviews, and book reviewers are both good, but the theme and the protagonist's identity restrictions are limited, no film and television company is willing to bid!

Because this is obviously a thankless project, you must invest a lot. You still have to shoot even if you know you have to lose money. Investors are not stupid.

Although various racial discrimination in the United States always breaks out, their acceptance of foreign cultures is far more than that of China.

Although the Chinese people don’t perform much in their daily lives, they may be called fools if they ask them to invest in a movie with Indians as the protagonists!

Everything has its pros and cons. Since so many media have advertised for free, it is estimated that the big companies that have not followed "Pi" before will also keep their eyes on it after watching the news.

This is an opportunity. Even if the wine is fragrant, it is afraid of the deep alley. Only by letting those who are capable of making decisions see the work will they have the opportunity to stand out.

Originally, he wanted to go to Menglong Culture Media to ask directly, but it was already very late. If he stayed for tomorrow, he would probably not be able to sleep, so Zhang Chu had to pick up his cell phone and dial Zhou Kang's phone number.

Zhang Chu always disturbs others during get off work hours, and he feels a little guilty and puts himself in his heart. If he does his own thing when he gets off work but is frequently disturbed by customers, he will probably get angry.

Fortunately, Zhou Kang has a pretty good temper and he knows his purpose before he hears Zhang Chu's voice.

"You called to ask about the news, right?"

"Yes, my mother was so scared that she called me to ask if it was true or not. How did so much news come up? Are you thinking of a promotional method? Put pressure on Lionsgate Pictures."

At 10 o'clock in the evening, Zhou Kang smiled bitterly: "This is not the news that our company revealed, it was from Hollywood. Now the people at Lionsgate Pictures are crazy. They originally wanted to sign a contract with us quietly, but everyone knew that they were also complaining whether we wanted to introduce a few competitors to increase the price!"

"Stop talking about the Lion Gate, that's what I think." Zhang Chu replied with a smile.

"It is undeniable that we have such an idea, but this happened before we even put it into action. Perhaps God wants to help you."

Chris, who was far away in New York, sneezed twice inexplicably, rubbing his nose and wondering who was mentioning himself.

Zhang Chu asked seriously: "So any progress in the negotiations with Lionsgate Pictures now? Or have the other companies started quoting?"

Although the news exaggerates the authenticity, it does increase Zhang Chu's expectations, and he longs for more.

"The Lions Gate is only willing to give a copyright fee of 800,000 US dollars, and there is no dividend afterwards. At the same time, they have not given a specific adaptation plan." Zhou Kang said a little troublesome. After all, he is an independent studio and is too stingy to take action.

"800,000? They're sending beggars!"

Zhang Chu didn't know what to say. US$800,000 is indeed the price of adaptation of ordinary American literary works.

But he has already received a GBP 1 million pound copyright fee and a GBP 3 million pound copyright fee plus a 3% late-stage profit dividend. How can he like this 800,000 now!

If he really sold "Youth Pi" at such a low price, he would probably be laughed at.

There are rumors that the copyright fee is 10 million US dollars everywhere on the Internet, which is more than a little bit, and it is simply a genius!

"Yes, they probably just want to cast a wide net to catch fish, and they didn't pay attention to this book at all."

Zhou Kang complained that it was very difficult to communicate with Lion Gate Pictures. The other party always had a superior idea, believing that 800,000 US dollars was already astronomical for a foreign writer.

They probably have some misunderstandings about Zhang Chu’s ability to make money!

Zhang Chu shook his head and said, "It is difficult to produce the film "Pi" and it is estimated that the investment of 100 million US dollars is not enough. Independent production companies like Lionsgate Pictures have limited funds, so I guess they dare not put money on it."

"Yes, the other party means they expect to invest $30 million to make it into a small and medium-cost movie, so the copyright fee you will pay for is not too much."

"Don't agree first, wait for the reaction of other companies. We are not in a hurry now, wait for "Boy Pi" to stay on the New York Times bestseller rankings for a few weeks."

Now Lionsgate Pictures has never changed its mind at all. They believe that "Pi" is completely raising its value and joining the media for a hype.

But Zhang Chu didn't want to submit, and would rather not sell it than sell it at a low price!

Unless Lionsgate Pictures shows sincerity, this cooperation will only end.

You must be tougher and not be treated as plasticine and let others knead it.

Zhou Kang yawned. Due to such a long time difference with the United States, he probably had tonight all night. The office was brightly lit, and everyone was working hard for this book!

"Don't worry, there are no Lions Gate and there are other companies. Random House has introduced many companies, including Hollywood's top production companies. But they are just staying in the wait-and-see stage now."

Zhang Chu understood that the Great Wall could not be built in one day, and that this kind of copyright negotiation would not be confirmed casually, so he replied seriously: "Uncle Zhou, you have to pay attention to your health and don't carry everything."

Zhou Kang shook his head. The news outside is getting more and more outrageous now, and this is simply putting huge pressure on his shoulders.

If the gap is too big to the number of news reports, then netizens’ doubts will be a question of his work ability!

How many literary agents in China can do this?

I went online directly with domestic film and television companies, foreign film and television companies and publishing companies, and these connections could not be bought even if I had to spend money.

He wanted to fight a beautiful battle and prove that he was not a useless blood-sucking vine attached to Zhang Chu, but an agent who could really help.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Kang put his phone on the desk. He turned his head and said to his colleague next to him: "Xiao Tu, is there an echo on the Global World? What did they say?"

"Brother Zhou, Global said they are conducting project review of "Youth Pi" and there is no specific response."

"What about Fox and Warner? They had already contacted each other two days ago, why is there still no news today?"

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Chapter completed!