Chapter 136: Pursuit and Cooperation
Under his directorial salary agreement, once the film's North American box office reached $100 million, Duke would receive a base bonus of $500,000. Starting with a 5% cut at the $150 million mark, his share would increase by 5% for every additional $50 million, capping at a maximum of 20%.
Now that the North American box office for Independence Day had reached $310.93 million, Duke was fully entitled to that maximum 20% cut.
"I promise you, Duke," Thomas Rothman said earnestly. "You won't be short a single cent of your share."
It would take time to actually receive his share. Duke knew this perfectly well; he merely wanted to remind Twentieth Century Fox, the North American distributor, not to drag the process out too long.
His value was undeniable now. With a professional team overseeing his interests and his days as an obscure director firmly behind him, Duke was confident Twentieth Century Fox wouldn't make any unwise decisions.
After all, he already had a working relationship with both Warner Brothers and Twentieth Century Fox. All else being equal, Duke would undoubtedly prioritize them as partners, and the executives at both studios surely understood this.
Thomas Rothman didn't stay long. Clearly aware that empty words wouldn't sway Duke, he soon left, though not before scheduling a lunch appointment with Nancy Josephson for the following day.
"Let's find somewhere to sit for a bit."
Gesturing to Sofia and Nancy, Duke led the way toward the lounge area on the far left side of the banquet hall. Finding an empty table, he had a waiter bring three glasses of juice. He had just taken his seat and was about to bring up Independence Day's overseas box office when someone else sought him out.