Chapter 51: Box Office Split of Get Out

Once they fell into that situation, they would be trapped in an inescapable cycle. In America, in order to obtain a stable job, one needed a fixed residence, and a fixed residence required a significant amount of money. Therefore, once someone became homeless without external assistance, they would sink into the bottom of society and never be able to turn their lives around.

Thus, Helen and her sister understood early on the importance of finding a wealthy person. And if that person happened to be both wealthy and attractive, it would be even better. Kevin had long been included in their list of potential candidates, a fact even their uncle Dawson was unaware of.

"Kevin!"

At that moment, Dawson was also called by Ellen and joined Kevin's side. Dawson waved his hand, signaling for Helen and Ellen to go to the front desk.

The sisters obediently left, whispering to each other and silently discussing their perception of Kevin.

Once the sisters were completely gone, the two men entered the boss's office. Although nobody had been there for a few months, Dawson had done a decent job maintaining the company. At least it was clean and still had a lively atmosphere.

Kevin laid back on the sofa and asked, "Are they willing to come over?"

Before leaving, Kevin had instructed Dawson to transfer the management contracts of his few young actors to this company. He didn't want to do free work for CAA. Since they were falling out, he wanted to cut ties completely.

Dawson nodded and said earnestly, "Gregg, Salma Hayek, and Jolie are all signed with our company. But that's just those three. You didn't request the others, and Will Smith already has fame. Our resources aren't enough to attract him."

As the first job after switching companies, they couldn't afford to be careless.

"Alright, that's enough. We don't have many resources now, so let's stick with them for the time being. By the end of the year, I'll have more resources in my hands," Kevin replied.

Kevin silently calculated his plans, and Dawson didn't ask any further. Dawson had already witnessed Kevin's abilities, so there was no need for him to inquire about things Kevin didn't voluntarily disclose. He would find out on his own when the time came.

Kevin's plan revolved around his stake in MGM. Once he became a shareholder in MGM, with his status, he would naturally be able to access numerous film and television resources that could benefit his own company. To establish a place in Hollywood, one needed to leverage resources in multiple ways, and Kevin had a comprehensive plan in that regard. But it all had to start with MGM. MGM was his first step to rise, and he couldn't afford to fail.

With a smile on his face, Kevin looked at the relaxed CEO Dawson and said, "Dawson, come with me to Warner Bros. We need to settle the final payment and box office split for Get Out. Warner Bros. has already calculated it, so we just need to go there to sign and collect the money."

Dawson's spirits were lifted. The company's funds were not substantial, which made him, as the CEO, lack confidence. Hearing that a large sum of money was about to come in immediately made him excited.

After all, Kevin had offered him an annual salary of $500,000 and promised to increase it annually based on time and the development of the company. With this salary alone, his position in his family had completely changed. His wife became obedient, and he experienced for the first time what it meant to have the status of a man.

Under such circumstances, his loyalty to Kevin was unwavering. His only concern was that Kevin might not have enough financial resources to support Dawn Films. Naturally, he would be happier than anyone else with the influx of money.

"Great! When should we go? How about now?" Dawson eagerly asked.

Kevin had initially planned to take it easy, but seeing Dawson so eager, he also stood up.

The two of them walked to the company's entrance.

"Boss Kevin, take care!"

Helen and Ellen bid farewell to Kevin with sweet smiles and voices, sending him off with joy.

Hearing their voices, Kevin's pace quickened involuntarily. These two little enchantresses, he wouldn't let them slip away once they reached adulthood. Damn it! How can they already be tempting people at such a young age?

Dawson, who was standing nearby, looked at Kevin's expression and chuckled sneakily. He had called Helen and Ellen over for a reason, and it was somewhat like sending lambs into a tiger's den. Of course, it was also helpful for Helen and Ellen. Dawson knew Kevin's character, and as long as they faithfully followed him, they wouldn't suffer any losses.

Once they got close to Kevin, not to mention other benefits, they would receive excellent arrangements in the future. That was definitely a given.

...

Within Warner Bros., a merger and acquisition project was underway. After internal deliberations, Warner Bros. decided to acquire a controlling stake in New Line Cinema at a high price, making it a part of their own company. Thanks to the impact of Kevin's two films and the rights to the Saw franchise, the valuation of New Line Cinema had significantly increased.

After careful analysis, the top executives at Warner Bros. unanimously believed that New Line was worth the investment. As a result, they invested hundreds of millions of dollars and acquired over 51% of New Line Cinema's shares. This valuation demonstrated the public's confidence in New Line.

Following the acquisition, the decision-making team at New Line remained intact, with only a few Warner Bros. personnel assigned to oversee the company's finances. Additionally, a board member from Warner Bros. was added.

However, at the moment when New Line was thriving, the board member sent by Warner Bros. was merely a figurehead.

After completing all the business handovers, Shaye and Jeff Robinov shook hands, both wearing satisfied smiles, indicating that both parties were pleased with the deal.

As Shaye left, Kevin and Dawson arrived at Warner Bros.

The staff led Kevin to a business room and placed a complex list in front of him. It detailed the various revenues generated by Get Out.

Then came the final summary.

[Get Out, total domestic and international box office revenue: $189,826,360. After deducting various costs and expenses, the box office earnings allocated to Dawn Films amounted to $34,161,600...]

Kevin didn't bother looking at the decimal places at the end. Overall, it was close to his estimation.

The performance of Get Out was also as he had imagined. As a high-quality thriller film promoting equality, achieving such results couldn't be separated from the impact of the Los Angeles riots this year.

As a film that appealed to the African American community, surpassing $100 million at the North American box office while earning only around tens of millions overseas was within Kevin's expectations.

After the box office was split with the theaters, the film company's earnings were approximately around 60%. Of course, this excluded production and marketing costs.

The amount of money that ultimately reached Kevin's hands was this much. Overall, it was a profit that had multiplied by thirty times.

Furthermore, in Hollywood, box office revenue was just one aspect. Subsequent income, such as television rights fees, merchandise licensing fees, DVD sales, and other aspects, also constituted a significant amount of money.

Kevin called the staff and first had them sign this confirmation letter before allowing them to go and invite Jeff Robinov to discuss other matters.