On Li Han's side, the matter of hiring a lawyer reached the ears of Universal Pictures within a short time.
"This Chinese guy is really crazy." The investment department of Universal Pictures was all dumbfounded.
You know, the compensation for liquidated damages is not huge at all, ten times, and tens of millions if paid out all at once.
You know, after Li Han signed the agreement, he directly sent the money. Although the several directors combined paid over one million, the liquidated damages were ten times, which was quite a lot after all.
"The directors of these films are not well-known. Many of them switched from television to movies. The scripts are not professional. I am not very optimistic about them." The investment project department of Universal Pictures held a meeting to analyze them.
"I suggest that the project of Teddy Bear 2 be launched as soon as possible. As for the works of these directors, let them be released first." The investment department was afraid of trouble and directly sold several directors.
In just half a day, these directors seemed to have gone through two different worlds: ice and fire.
I was dumbfounded that Universal Pictures, such a big film and television company, went back on its word. Even before these directors could recover from their excitement, a bucket of cold water was poured on them.
"What now?"
You must know that now that you have offended Li Han, it will be difficult to get investment again, and even more serious problems may arise. You must know that if the relationship between the investor and the director is good, the cooperation will be close and the film will be produced. At least you must use your heart.
work.
If there is a conflict with the investor, it may not be possible if this scene is filmed. The investor has a lot of power, especially now that he and Li Han have caused such a big incident, and they want to cooperate, the possibility is very small.
Seth MacFarlane received a call from some old friends and didn't know what to say. "I really can't help you with this matter."
"Seth, we are just confused for a moment. Think about it, why don't you make an appointment with Mr. Li and let's talk about it later," said several of Seth's friends.
"I really can't do anything about this matter," Seth said. "Han, I was very angry because of the phone call this morning. The private lawyer is collecting evidence and preparing to sue you for breach of contract."
"Ah, we have no intention of breaking the contract."
"Yes, this morning, it was just a misunderstanding."
Seth MacFarlane, I saw a few friends, it seemed they planned to do it in the morning without noticing.
"Are you going to talk to Han like this?" Seth was a little angry.
"Seth, don't talk about how awesome that Chinese guy is. He's just a layman who really thinks he knows about movies just because he's rich." Marcus said with some disdain, as if he was dissatisfied with Seth MacFarlane.
Lan Pian helped Li Han feel a little unhappy.
"That's right, Seth, you can't help him just because he helped you once."
"Okay, okay, I won't get involved in this matter anymore." With that said, Seth MacFarlane left with a livid face.
"Hmph, it will be great when you make a blockbuster movie."
"Okay, Mike, stop talking," Marcus said. "Now, what do we do?"
"What should we do? We have an agreement in hand. I'm not afraid of what will happen to the Chinese." Mike said. "When the time comes, we will say that there is no such thing as canceling the contract."
"Ah, but, is this really okay?"
"Of course it's no problem, we can have an agreement."
Li Han had handed over the matter to a lawyer and got the news in the evening. "What?"
"These bastards."
Li Han didn't expect that these bastards would be so shameless.
Originally, it seemed that for Seth's sake, further investment would not be too much, so we agreed. Unexpectedly, Universal Pictures jumped out. These guys were eager to invite them to terminate the contract one by one. Now Universal Pictures is afraid of trouble.
Exit directly.
Well, these people turned around and refused to admit their mistakes. They wanted to terminate the contract, and even threatened Li Han that if the investment was not adequate, he would breach the contract.
"Okay, okay, okay, very good."
Li Han smiled. "Investment, this time I will not only be an investor, but also a producer. As for the director, I may also need to change."
The development of things was unexpected. Teddy Bear was still in theaters, and Universal Pictures and Li Han caused so many things.
It's strange that the media didn't pay attention to it. The Los Angeles Daily News was interviewing Li Han. Of course, Li Han hid some of what happened.
On the other side, these directors were interviewed by Hollywood magazine, and their version of events was completely different from Li Han's version.
As for Universal Pictures, which has been mentioned many times, it has stated that it has no knowledge of this matter and has no plans to invest in these directors' films.
For a time, many film and television companies secretly laughed at Universal Pictures. This management team is all pigs. You know, this matter will not have a big impact on Universal Pictures, but it will gain the closeness of many small directors.
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Nowadays, few young directors dare to cooperate with Universal Pictures. This is too unloyal.
As for Marcus and others, some directors believe that with Hollywood and other media adding fuel to the fire, things will become more lively, and it will soon catch up with the popularity of teddy bears.
This was unexpected, and neither Marcus nor Mike expected that he would become famous.
"Hahaha, this Chinese boy, Marcus, we are now famous."
Marcus smiled bitterly. "It's just this name. I don't know if it's bad or good."
Universal Pictures will never invest in their movies again. As for other film companies, it's hard to say, but the situation of investor Li Han is unclear now.
"Hey, it's that Chinese guy's lawyer." Marcus frowned slightly and looked at the phone and said.
"Why does that Chinese guy want us to sit down?"
"Is the contract terminated?"
"If the contract is terminated, then I have to think carefully about the issue of liquidated damages," Mike said.
"Mike?"
"Marcus, I know what you want to say, but since this Chinese can do it, why can't I do it? I want to complete the work, and I need the money." Mike said a little crazy, you know, this work
But Mike spent three years working hard.
This is Mike's destiny. Nothing makes Mike more excited than completing this work.
The others were no different from Mike. "Hey, everyone should think about this matter carefully."
Speaking of Marcus, he pressed the phone. Three minutes later, Marcus said to the phone, OK, and hung up. "Han asked us to talk."
"Then we need to talk about it."
"It would be better if we could get the investment."
Two o'clock in the afternoon, Hilton Hotel Cafe.
"Please sit down, everyone," Li Han said with a smile. "You guys are friends of Seth. Seth and I have a good relationship. I wanted to make friends with you, but I got ahead of you."
"We can't be Mr. Li's friends," Mike said. "Perhaps we should talk about cooperation."
"cooperate?"
Li Han looked at the four of them with a half-smile but not a smile. "I don't know how to start talking about this cooperation. You guys said the day before yesterday that you wanted to terminate the agreement."
"Maybe Mr. Li has a misunderstanding about the termination of the agreement." Marcus said with a smile.
"Misunderstanding, haha, maybe."
Li Han smiled. "Since it's a misunderstanding, let's talk about cooperation."
"There is such a clause in the agreement. I wonder if you still remember it?" Li Han said with a smile. "The investor has the right to decide the shooting time."
"Yes, but there is a stipulation that it must be within two years."
"Haha, that's right." Li Han said with a smile. "However, the copyright belongs to the investor. Those scripts are now mine according to the law."
Mike and Marcus were stunned. Of course, when they signed the contract, they were very excited. The agreement was too generous. You know, these people only thought that their works could become movies.
"What do you mean?"
"It's not interesting, it's just that I have some doubts about whether they can handle the script." Li Hanxiao said. "Since I invested, of course the director wants me to film it."
"No." Mike stood up and glared at Li Han.
"Well, there's nothing in the agreement that the director has to be you Mike."
"These are all things we have agreed upon," Mike said. "Don't go back on your word."
"Back on promise, hahaha." Li Han laughed. "This is really funny."
"I am not discussing this matter with you. I will provide the investment, and I will not give you any less of the copyright money." Li Han said, standing up. "Oh, script, I will ask the screenwriter to rewrite it."
