Over the years, the "agent" series' influence has waned, and its box office performance is not what it used to be. He himself doesn't know how long this IP can last.
Therefore, for MGM, seeking more cooperation opportunities is the only way out of its predicament.
Cooperating with Su Yu and Tianxing Entertainment might just be the broad road that leads MGM out of the abyss.
A thought even flashed through his mind: it would be great if Tianxing Entertainment could acquire MGM, but he also knew that this was just wishful thinking.
Allen had nothing more to say now; he couldn't represent Disney in dividing the investment share of his own ace IP with Tianxing Entertainment.
At this moment, he felt a little uneasy, secretly thinking that after returning, he must immediately report MGM's decision to the company's senior management.
He had a faint premonition that if the current trend continued, Tianxing Entertainment and Su Yu might get closer and closer to MGM, and if Disney were left out then, they would lose a lot of money.
Tianxing Entertainment didn't make Allen and the others wait too long; in the afternoon, they released the film's production cost—100 million US dollars!
This was also because Tianxing Special Effects was responsible for the special effects, which brought the cost down.
It wasn't that Tianxing Special Effects charged low fees and didn't make money, but rather that Tianxing Special Effects, located in China, had much lower charging standards than some Hollywood special effects companies.
Seeing this cost, Parker was once again relieved.
15% of 100 million is 15 million US dollars, which is really not much for the agent series, whose production costs often exceed 200 million US dollars.
Moreover, this way, Tianxing Entertainment's investment share in "agent: Spectre" will not be too high.
Of course, if the subsequent funds are not enough, they will definitely prioritize letting Tianxing Entertainment add more investment.
Those Hollywood partners fight tooth and nail when it comes to sharing money, but asking them to contribute some money is harder than climbing to heaven; MGM has long been fed up with this situation.
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On December 27th, under the bright sun, Su Yu and Jiang Yu traveled together by car to Yanjing University.
Before they even officially entered the Yan University gate, their car was surrounded by dense crowds.
Among the crowd, there were current students of Yan University, who were full of anticipation, eager to listen to Su Yu's literary insights up close.
There were fans who had arrived early to wait, holding up support signs, their eyes full of admiration for their idol.
More numerous were reporters from various major media outlets, carrying long lenses and short lenses, their eyes revealing an eagerness to capture news hotspots.
The reason for this literary exchange open class was the poem "wishing we last forever" that Su Yu wrote for Han Jiangxue at the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala.
Su Xian's "Peak of Moon Poetry" instantly amazed the entire literary world, and its impact was simply astounding.
It was precisely because of this that the senior management of Yan University pressured Jiang Yu to invite Su Yu no matter what.
The last music open class given by Su Yu, even now, the teachers and students of the music academy still occasionally take it out to watch and learn, and everyone has benefited greatly from it.
This time, it was the turn of literature enthusiasts to enjoy a feast of knowledge.
Su Yu, this man who had unknowingly stood at the pinnacle of the poetry world, no one knew if he would produce another world-shaking work in today's open class.
If there really was, then it would be a huge gain.
That's why these media outlets and reporters were so proactive, all wanting to get ahead of their peers, interview first-hand news, and gain the most popularity.
However, their enthusiasm was blocked by Yan University's gatekeepers and security guards. Yan University attached great importance to this literary exchange and was very well prepared; how could they let this group of reporters spoil the atmosphere?
Su Yu's vehicle slowly passed through the crowd and drove towards the venue of this open class—the auditorium.
Su Yu secretly rejoiced that it was the auditorium; if Yan University had also arranged the event at the stadium, he would really have to complain a lot.
Under the careful escort of a group of tall, focused campus security personnel, Su Yu and Jiang Yu and others steadily walked into the auditorium.
At this moment, the auditorium was already filled with a surging crowd, bustling with excitement, and the air was filled with an uncontrollable sense of excitement and anticipation.
This literary exchange open class not only attracted all the teachers and students of the Yan University Literature Department, but also many seniors, bigwigs, and celebrities from the literary circle came to attend.
Su Yu's vision was sharp; as soon as he stepped into the auditorium, he immediately caught sight of several familiar faces sitting in the first row.
Jiang Hua, Li Fengshan, and several other literary giants were among them, and a hint of surprise flashed in Su Yu's eyes.
Noticing Su Yu's gaze, Jiang Hua's face bloomed into a kind smile, and he waved enthusiastically, looking as if he was showing off his proud student to everyone.
Nowadays, this little old man was stealing the show among his circle of old friends.
When they were young, they were unyielding to each other, secretly competing; later, this competition gradually shifted to their respective children; after the children's competition ended, they began to compare their grandchildren.
Undoubtedly, whether it was Han Jiangxue's talent or Su Yu's all-round development, Jiang Hua won without suspense in this circle of old friends.
Although the entertainment industry might seem a bit "low" in some people's eyes, Han Jiangxue and Su Yu gave a completely different impression.
Perhaps it was because they were not only artists but also shareholders and bosses of the company, and the multiplicity of their identities gave them a unique temperament.
But ultimately, it was due to their strength.
No one would doubt that even if Su Yu left the entertainment industry, with his outstanding achievements in literature, calligraphy and painting, pure music, musical instruments, and many other fields, he would definitely thrive.
In short, this guy was simply too monstrous, too versatile, making people unable to help but admire him.
Su Yu met the dean of the Yan University Literature Department backstage at the auditorium.
This white-haired, amiable old man always had a kind smile on his face, looking benevolent and kind, making it impossible to connect him with the person who pestered Jiang Yu, insisting that she successfully invite Su Yu.
However, since he had already come here, Su Yu naturally would not show any timidity; he was calm and composed, ready to welcome this literary feast.
Time quietly arrived at nine in the morning, and Su Yu, with a confident smile, steadily walked onto the podium.
Yan University attached great importance to this literary exchange open class and specially invited Yanjing TV to film it; at this moment, Yanjing TV was broadcasting live simultaneously.
In the competition for online platform live broadcasts, Qimiao Video stood out and finally snatched an exclusive live broadcast opportunity related to Su Yu from Tengfei Video, which made the staff of Qimiao Video extremely excited.
It is said that scholars tend to disparage each other, but in front of Su Yu, everyone below behaved extremely humbly and kindly.
After all, the gap between Su Yu and them was too vast; if anyone, overestimating themselves, challenged and provoked him, they would undoubtedly be regarded as a clown by everyone.
Therefore, when Su Yu began to recount the creative experiences of poems like "acacia," "zhu shi (bamboo stone)," and "Painting," which everyone was already familiar with, everyone present listened attentively and was immersed in it.
Only when Su Yu asked a question would someone eagerly raise their hand, actively respond, and answer, and the atmosphere on site was warm and harmonious.