Chapter 575
There was a little episode in the process of acquiring the rights to “Migration to Mars.”
When Cosmic Entertainment bought the IP, Pluto was still an unknown author. No one was willing to
buy the copyrights to his novels, even when the publisher bundled his novels together at a low price.
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At that time, the person in charge of Cosmic Entertainment’s film production department had a personal
rtionship with Pluto’s editor, so they purchased the rights to this particr book out of goodwill
Two years ago, Pluto’s new book, “Wormhole,” won an international award, which brought his works
into the spotlight
The copyright of “Wormhole” was bought by VisualBox, a streaming tform under Microworks
Corporation, They engaged a foreign team overseas who took two whole years to produce a sci-fi film
of exceptional quality. The film achieved tremendous sess due to raving reviews, despite being
released in an unpopr time slot. It eventually grossed over four billion dors at the box office,
breaking the record for Caldor’s highest-grossing film in history:
Following the sess of “Wormhole. Pluto’s other works were quickly snapped up by other im
productionpanies, including the one that he was currently writing. These novels were adapted to
film and went into production one after another, except for “Migration to Mars,”
Cosmic Entertainment was strapped for cash, but they were also unwing to let go of this potential
goldmine to otherpanies.
Xavier’s smile vanished instantly and he replied sternly, I’m sorry, but that is not for sale”
Frank quickly exined, “Mr. Seymour. I think you’ve misunderstood. Im not buying the copyright of
Migration to Mars, but I am interested in coborating to produce the film, 111 provide the funding,
anduce the film.”
That was exactly what Xavier wanted.
“I see. That we can discuss.” Xavier answered with an air of arrogance, as he felt he was gradually
gaining the upper hand in the negotiation.
Suppressing the urge to kick Xavier out of the room, Frank remarked casually. “However
Xavier was startled by the sudden turn of the tables. Narrowing his eyes, he said, “What is q
“Although we are keen to produce Migration to Mars, a sessful film needs more than just a good
script. I hope that you can assemble a production crew worthy of my investment Frank said.
Hearing that Frank wasn’t going to pull out of the coboration, Xavier breathed a sigh of relief.
“To be honest, already have a perfect team in mind. However, I’m hesitant to approach them due to
insufficient funding,” he replied.
Frank assured him confidently. “You don’t have to wo
worry about the funding. At this moment, I have approval for a budget of fifty million dors. The costs
for post-production are not included as well. Besides, ourpany has thetest technology in the
production of visual effects. We’ll take care of the post-production editing. So you wouldn’t have to
spend any money on that.”
However, Xavier still let that the budget was not enough. “Fifty million dors would only be enough for
the director and actors remuneration. For a film like this, two hundred million dors should be the
starting point.”
His audacious demand startled Frank. Since the money wasn’t his, he didn’t know how to respond to
Xavier’s request
Lewis suggested. “Ask him to finalize the crew and submit to you a detailed budget. Then, you will
negotiate with thepar the budget that he provided.”
Frank repeated his words verbatim.
“Alright.” This was Xavier’sst strand of hope, so he could only agree. Eagerly, he asked, “When will
we sign the contract?”
based on Frank answeredposedly, “Once the project takes shape. As I said before. I am here to
make money. If you want my investment, I need to see the potential for profit.”
Xavier was displeased with Frank’s answer, but he couldn’t show it nheless.
thest this opportunity, he didn’t know whether he would be able to turn things around for the
company.