Chapter 12 Publishing ()

The car slowly drove into MGM, and then Lin Zilong and James Pitt walked to the office. James Pitt had not digested what Lin Zilong had just said to him.

Surprise, surprise, of course, with a slight disbelief.

"Blatt, I said, did you really write this script?"

As soon as Lin Zilong walked to the desk, James Pitt closed the door as soon as he entered the office and looked at Lin Zilong with disbelief.

"Didn't I say it? I wrote it, and now I'm going to give him to the publisher."

Lin Zilong sat down, then leaned against the chair, and the rotating stool took him around in a big circle. The guy spread his hands at James Pitt in a very bad manner.

James Pete sat down opposite Lin Zilong and stared at Lin Zilong's eyes carefully, as if he wanted to tell from his eyes whether he was lying to him. But after a long time, James got the answer that this was true.

"Blatt, it really surprised me. I found that since you were in the hospital last time, you seemed to have become a different person. You can write scripts, and it is so excellent and great. If we handled it well, we would be enough to support MGM, and you and I don't have to worry about layoffs, haha."

James Pitt shouted happily. For a long time, the fact that MGM collapsed was suppressed in his heart, which made him, who was over 40 years old, very worried.

Lin Zilong did not respond to James Pitt's words. He was not the real Blatt Francis, but just a time traveler. He didn't want to do anything for MGM. The current script is just for his own survival. He didn't want to be subject to any restrictions. Since he had traveled through time, what's impossible? For example, putting MGM under his control, as long as he had money and familiar with history would have different advantages.

"Okay, James, give me the script. Yesterday I had already made an appointment with a publishing house. I paid for it myself and then all the profits were mine. I said that this script would not be given to MGM. We will film "Legend of the Night."

Lin Zilong stretched out his hand to James Pitt, and then said affirmatively to the menopausal man who was now surprised.

After hearing Lin Zilong's words, James Pitt was instantly lost. He thought Lin Zilong was here to play, but he didn't expect that he was here to be there. James Pitt was excited.

"Hey, Blatt, why? Why do you do this? I've read two scripts. Although "The Legend of the Night" is great, it's not as good as "Pirates of the Caribbean". It will become a money tree, and our status will be more noble in the company. Why not take it out and shoot it."

James Pitt shouted loudly, he couldn't figure out what Lin Zilong was thinking.

"James, I have my ideas, and I also believe that the profits that "Legend of the Night" brings to us are enough. Besides, you have said that the board of directors will not agree to invest in two major productions at the same time, so I want to publish "Pirates of the Caribbean". I have decided that this is my script, so what to do is up to me."

Lin Zilong said affirmatively that he could not tell James Pitt that he had never cared about MGM's life or death.

Hearing Lin Zilong's affirmative tone, although James Pitt couldn't figure it out, he couldn't say anything. This is something that belonged to Lin Zilong. It's Lin Zilong's business, not interfering with him. So James Pitt took out the revised script from his briefcase and handed it to Lin Zilong. Then he said

"Since you have decided, then decide, but I can't figure out why you did this. Blatt, although I am just your assistant, we are also good friends. You don't want to say it, and I don't ask, but if you really need it, you can find me. Recently, I have been unable to guess what you are thinking."

"Thank you, James, don't worry, my good friend, you will be proud of me, but now I can't tell you that in more than a year, I will raise your assistant's status to a position you can't imagine. Don't doubt me, you know my ability."

Lin Zilong stood up, took the script from James Pitt, and then patted his shoulder. During this period of time, Lin Zilong felt more and more that this menopause man was indeed a good guy and very righteous.

"I'll hand over the script of "Legend of the Night" to the screenwriter team, and then the plan will usurp the script for the purpose of this script. I'm going to see the publisher soon. By the way, James, take out a portion of your money and don't say no to me. I'll give it back to you twice as much. My money can't guarantee that I can print enough shares."

Lin Zilong looked at James Pitt and said, but when it comes to money, the old guy was obviously extremely unwilling to do so, but he still softened under Lin Zilong's offensive. In fact, he also believed that if he could publish this book, it would be fine to make some money.

When watching James Pitt walk out of the office with the script of "Legend of the Night", Lin Zilong also began to answer the publisher's phone number.

His plan was progressing step by step, slowly walking towards the place he expected. He slowly sorted out the script of "Pirates of the Caribbean" in his hand. Just when James and Pitt and others modified the script, he had already changed the script into a novel, got the script and the novel, and then Lin Zilong took big strides to leave MGM.

Drive the car, not long after, Lin Zilong came to a cafe, walked in and took a look, and instantly found the person he was looking for. As the current general manager of MGM, he still has these connections. Moreover, Lin Zilong published books at his own expense this time, and no publishing society is unwilling to do so. This is an opportunity to make money.

Walking towards the middle-aged man who was waiting for him, at this time, the middle-aged man had already stood up and waved to him from afar.

"Hey, Blatt, here."

"Hey, Delas, it's been a long time."

Lin Zilong stepped forward and gave him a hug, then sat down opposite him and ordered a cup of black coffee, and the two started chatting.

"Blatt, I didn't expect you to want to publish your own books. MGM has made a lot of money under your hands. It seems that you have a lot of bonuses, haha, why, do you want to gain a certain position in the literary world? This is quite difficult."

Dras said with a smile. He was surprised for a long time when he received a call from Lin Zilong.

"Haha, nothing, I just give you a chance to make money. How about it? I think it's okay. By the way, how are you doing recently? I haven't been to the bar. Since you got married, I've been restrained. Is your wife very good?"

Lin Zilong also said that the original Blatt was very serious and had few friends, but Dras was not considered his good friend. The first time they met was because of the script, MGM had a certain relationship with this publishing house. Dras often went to bars and he often invited Blatt, but Blatt never agreed. But Dras got married the first half a year ago. Later, he never invited Blatt again.

"No, it's just that I'm married, a lot of things have changed. She's pregnant, haha, so I have to pay attention."

"Haha, then congratulations, by the way, did you bring the contract? I told you."

Lin Zilong smiled and then turned to the topic.

"Here, you have to publish it yourself, so you will pay all the fees. The contract is very simple, and the money you earn will be yours, but you have to pay us the promotional expenses and sales expenses. These are also a big expense. Originally, if you were willing to show us the book first and then agree to the plan, you don't need a penny, but if you want to publish it alone, it would be different. In the end, you need to pay 800,000 US dollars, of which the printing fee is 480,000 US dollars, and the promotion fee is 100,000 US dollars, and the sales fee involves the channels and sellers, so you need to spend a little more, 220,000 US dollars, a total of 800,000 US dollars, but the publisher agreed to the suggestion that you only pay 300,000 US dollars first. You should know that MGM's name gives you a big advantage. Whether it is sales or payment."

Dras handed the contract to Lin Zilong, and then slowly introduced it as Lin Zilong looked carefully. He kept nodding. The contract was indeed very simple, but it was also very long. So Lin Zilong looked carefully for a long time. In his mind, Blatt's memory of this aspect was applied to the extreme without any problems. It seemed that the publisher still hoped to maintain a long-term connection with MGM. Therefore, the opinions and prices put forward were very fair, and even said that they were a bit biased towards Lin Zilong.

Slowly signing his name on the contract, Lin Zilong smiled at Dras.

"Thank you very much this time for your publishing house. By the way, I have to buy a gift for your future son next time I meet. Haha, I still want to congratulate you again."

"Thank you, the cooperation is pleasant. You are the general manager of MGM. The publisher is actually willing to talk to you carefully. When the book is officially published, let's talk about how it is."

Dras thanked and said, "Now is a good opportunity to take advantage of MGM."

"This is OK. Sorry, I have to leave now. Let's talk about it next time. And, congratulations again, I must be a beautiful baby."

"Thank you, see you next time."

"See you next time."

He shook hands with Dras, and then walked to the counter first to pay the bill. Lin Zilong was panting with satisfaction and began to forget the direction of his home. This first step was very good, and it was time for him to prepare for the next step.
Chapter completed!